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Komla Buami

2026-06-052026-08-23

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  1. June 2026
  2. Business & Financial Times

    The company’s Director of External Affairs Manager, Komla Buami, disclosed this during a press soirée in Kumasi.

    Telecel invests US$5m in 1m coders programme

Friday 14 August

  1. Telecel Ghana launches 90 percent less plastic biodegradable SIM

    Telecel Ghana has introduced a biodegradable Eco-SIM made with 90 percent less plastic, delivering the same voice, data and digital experience while reducing environmental footprint. The launch aligns with global sustainability efforts, as approximately 3.7 billion physical SIM cards were manufactured globally in 2024.

    14 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Telecel Group funds digital skills program for 5,000 young learners

    The Skills for School Programme, delivered by King's Trust International in partnership with Junior Achievement Ghana, has supported more than 5,000 young people since its launch in 2020, working with 11 to 17-year-olds across 31 schools in the Greater Accra Region to develop digital literacy, communication, and self-management skills. Through Telecel Group's partnership, the programme has expanded to include a significant digital learning component.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 10 August

  1. Telecel Ghana launches biodegradable Eco-SIM cards

    Telecel Ghana has introduced the Eco-SIM, a biodegradable SIM card made with 90 per cent less plastic, to reduce environmental impact while maintaining the same connectivity services. The move addresses the scale of global SIM production—3.7 billion physical SIMs were manufactured in 2024—and Ghana's 43 million active mobile SIM users.

    10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Telecel Ghana launches biodegradable eco-SIM cards

    Telecel Ghana has launched biodegradable Eco-SIM cards made with 90 per cent less plastic, offering customers a more environmentally sustainable connectivity option while reducing single-use plastic waste and landfill contribution.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. GMA and UniMAC host dialogue on public relations practice

    Global Media Alliance and the University of Media, Arts and Communication held a World Public Relations Day Festival event in Accra bringing together industry practitioners, executives, policymakers and students to explore strategic communication skills. The Minister for Sports and Recreation and the CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority highlighted the importance of listening, integrity, and trust-building in communication.

    23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Telecel Ghana staff donate ICT lab to Asikuma school

    Telecel Ghana Foundation, through its Employee Volunteerism Programme, has handed over a refurbished 20-unit ICT laboratory to Asikuma Presby Primary and adjoining schools in the Asuogyaman District. Employees raised additional funds through internal crowdfunding to equip the facility with computers, furniture and internet connectivity.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. Telecel sponsors 69th Asantehene Open Golf Championship in Kumasi

    The Asantehene teed off the Telecel 69th Asantehene Open Golf Championship on June 26 at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi, bringing together over 150 professional and amateur golfers from Ghana and Africa. Telecel has been the event's headline sponsor since 2017 as part of its Ashanti Month celebrations focused on promoting sports and culture in the region.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Telecel Ghana Foundation launches digital skills training for Ashanti youth

    The Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched Ashanti Codes, a digital skills initiative to train 1,000 young people across the Ashanti Region in coding, robotics and Internet of Things technologies by the end of the year. The programme targets upper primary and junior high school students in Kumasi, Wiamoase, Nsuta and Obuasi, with structured weekend training delivered at five learning centres.

    17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 15 June

  1. Telecel Ghana trains 1,000 students in coding and robotics

    The Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched Telecel Ashanti Codes, a digital skills initiative targeting upper primary and junior high school students across Kumasi, Wiamoase, Nsuta and Obuasi, with structured weekend training in coding, robotics and Internet of Things technologies to be delivered at five learning centres by year-end.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Telecel launches 12-week coding program for Ashanti youth

    Telecel Ghana has launched Ashanti Codes, a 12-week initiative in Kumasi and Obuasi to teach digital and AI skills to young people, with 70 percent of participants being girls. The programme expects 1,000 beneficiaries and includes teacher training and curriculum-aligned kits through the Telecel Foundation.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Telecel invests US$5m to train 100,000 coders in Ghana

    Telecommunications giant Telecel Ghana has committed US$5million to support the government's One Million Coders initiative, undertaking to train 100,000 beneficiaries through its digital learning platform 'Start to Go' as part of efforts to accelerate digital skills development.

    5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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