Augustine Adjei

2026-10-152026-10-19

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October 2026
18 OctJoy Online
… Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei; and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons. …
Sam George unveils plan to connect 48 government data registries for AI-driven planning
17 OctJoy Online
… partnership with Hubtel, will feature the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George; Economist and Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, Dr Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei …
Hubtel deployed AI to help ECG identify suspected electricity theft – CEO
17 OctJoy Online
… e theme “AI and the Ghana Economy: Opportunity or Disruption?” The forum, held in partnership with Hubtel, will feature Sam George; Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, Dr Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei …
Government appoints AI focal persons across ministries to drive national strategy
17 OctJoy Online
… partnership with Hubtel, will feature the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George; Economist and Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, Dr Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei …
Ghana needs AI engineers and data scientists, not just computing infrastructure – Hubtel CEO
15 OctJoy Online
… orum, held in partnership with Hubtel, will feature the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George; Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, Dr Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei …
AI could create 10 to 20 times more jobs despite current recruitment slowdown – Hubtel CEO
15 OctJoy Online
… partnership with Hubtel, will feature the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George; Economist and Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, Dr Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei …
Hubtel CEO calls for national data-sharing framework to boost AI development
15 OctJoy Online
… Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei; and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons. …
AI is forcing professionals to rethink how they deliver value – Hubtel CEO
15 OctJoy Online
… e theme “AI and the Ghana Economy: Opportunity or Disruption?” The forum, held in partnership with Hubtel, will feature Sam George; Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, Dr Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei …
Hubtel willing to contribute to Ghana’s proposed AI fund – CEO
15 OctJoy Online
… Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei; and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons. …
Ghana targets $5bn in annual economic gains from AI – Sam George
15 OctJoy Online
… e theme “AI and the Ghana Economy: Opportunity or Disruption?” The forum, held in partnership with Hubtel, will feature Sam George; Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, Dr Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei …
AI could deepen rural-urban inequality without better connectivity – Sam George

Politics

Minister announces plan to connect 48 government data registries

The News

Sam George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, says the government is developing a national data exchange hub to connect 48 data registries across public institutions to enable evidence-driven planning and resource allocation, and to integrate artificial intelligence into public administration rather than allowing political considerations to drive development decisions.

18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Minister announces plan to connect 48 government data registries
Sam George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, says the government is developing a national data exchange hub to connect 48 data registries across public institutions to enable evidence-driven planning and resource allocation, and to integrate artificial intelligence into public administration rather than allowing political considerations to drive development decisions.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 17 October

Hubtel uses AI with ECG to detect suspected electricity theft
Hubtel's CEO disclosed that the company deployed artificial intelligence with the Electricity Company of Ghana to identify customers suspected of stealing electricity, describing it as among the early applications from Hubtel's AI laboratory established in 2023.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana appoints AI focal persons across ministries for national strategy
Ghana's Communication Minister Sam George announced that the government has appointed artificial intelligence focal persons across all ministries and cabinet ministers have completed AI training, with the government conducting an AI readiness assessment with UNESCO to prepare government institutions for AI adoption.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana must fund AI training alongside computing infrastructure investments
Hubtel CEO Alex Bram argues that Ghana's AI ambitions require investment not only in computing infrastructure but also in specialized training for engineers, data scientists, and technical personnel. He warns that the country's shortage of skilled professionals in machine learning, data science, and data centre management could undermine competitive AI development efforts.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

AI will create 10-20 times more jobs despite current disruption
Hubtel CEO Alex Bram projects that artificial intelligence will eventually create 10 to 20 times more jobs despite current recruitment slowdown and concerns about worker displacement. He argues the disruption is temporary and that human creativity, changing consumer demands, and companies' expansion will generate new employment opportunities as AI adoption widens.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hubtel CEO urges national data-sharing framework for AI growth
Hubtel CEO Alex Bram has called for a national data-sharing framework to support artificial intelligence development in Ghana, arguing that computing infrastructure alone is insufficient without access to substantial data for AI training and development.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
AI forces professionals to rethink value delivery models
Hubtel CEO Alex Bram has urged lawyers, doctors and accountants to rethink how they deliver their services as AI increasingly makes specialised knowledge accessible to the public, arguing that professionals must focus on value and outcomes rather than relying on possession of specialised information.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hubtel willing to contribute to Ghana's AI Fund
Hubtel CEO Alex Bram has expressed the company's willingness to contribute to Ghana's proposed Artificial Intelligence Fund, saying government-business collaboration will be critical to building infrastructure, developing skills, and positioning Ghana in the AI economy. He noted that private businesses would have incentives to support the fund if it provides services that improve their operations.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana targets $5 billion annual economic gains through AI adoption
Minister Sam George says Ghana is targeting approximately US$5 billion in annual economic gains through artificial intelligence adoption, with projected benefits from improved agricultural productivity, reduced food imports and more efficient public services. The government plans to deploy AI across agriculture, healthcare, education and public administration to drive economic transformation.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
AI risks deepening rural-urban inequality without better connectivity
Ghana's Communications Minister Sam George has warned that artificial intelligence adoption could widen the gap between rural and urban communities unless the government invests in digital connectivity. He noted that nearly 3,000 rural telephony sites currently operate on older 2G and 3G technologies, inadequate for an AI-driven economy, and is advocating for a phase three rural telephony project.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister warns officials to verify AI-generated speeches before delivery
Communication Minister Sam George has cautioned government ministers against delivering speeches generated by artificial intelligence without verification, noting that some directors are already using AI to prepare ministerial speeches. He warned that AI systems may draw from unverified sources and produce convincing but inaccurate responses, and raised the concern during a Cabinet AI retreat.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →