Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation

Ghanaian government ministry overseeing communication and digital technology, involved in digital infrastructure and innovation initiatives including AI strategy and DStv subscription reforms.

2026-04-282026-11-01

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October 2026
28 OctThe Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation has announced four new DStv subscription packages, with monthly prices ranging from GH¢50 to GH¢570, effective November 5, 2026. …
DStv unveils 4 new subscription packages
September 2026
24 SeptJoy Online
… The summit was organised in partnership with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, the University of Ghana Digital Youth Village, Brandeis University School for Global Development and Sustainability, the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, a …
Data Protection boss calls for connected regulators to tackle big tech power
17 SeptJoy Online
… Representatives from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, the U.S. …
U.S. Trade and Development Agency, C-Squared Africa sign deal to expand affordable digital connectivity in Ghana
17 SeptJoy Online
… She said the Ministry, working with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, through the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project, had also procured ICT equipment for seven special schools. …
Ghana shifts from advocacy to enforcement on gender equity, disability inclusion
16 SeptJoy Online
… Mrs Lartey further announced that ICT equipment had been procured for seven special schools through the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation. …
272 graduates with disabilities being formalised into GES – Gender Minister
16 SeptJoy Online
… Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey said the initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation through the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project. …
Eight special schools to receive digital equipment under disability inclusion drive
August 2026
19 AugJoy Online
… The members of the panel included Emmanuel Ofori, Director of Innovation at the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and Sam Richardson, a technology consultant. …
Stronger research, industry linkages needed to build a competitive digital economy – Deloitte Technology Senior Manager
5 AugJoy Online
… His comments come months after the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation launched Ghana AI Policy, a framework aimed at shaping Ghana’s AI and technological advancement as well as adoption. …
Businesses urged to treat AI as a strategic capability, not just a cost-cutting tool
July 2026
31 JulJoy Online
… The Director of Innovation at the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Emmanuel Ofori, who represented the sector minister, said AI represents an important pillar in Ghana’s economic transformation. …
AI is a tool for economic growth, not merely technological agenda – Deloitte Technology & Transformation Partner
26 JulJoy Online
… Prof Amfo announced the receipt of an additional 500 laptops from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation under the Government’s One Million Coders Programme. …
UG graduates urged to uphold integrity, excellence

Business

DStv launches four new subscription tiers with lower prices

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The Ministry of Communication and MultiChoice have announced four new DStv subscription packages—Starter, Select, Sports and Ultimate—priced at GH¢50, GH¢100, GH¢250 and GH¢570 monthly, effective November 5, 2026, replacing six existing packages. Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George said the new prices represent lower costs than subscribers paid a year ago and are fixed pending committee review.

28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 28 October

DStv launches four new subscription tiers with lower prices
The Ministry of Communication and MultiChoice have announced four new DStv subscription packages—Starter, Select, Sports and Ultimate—priced at GH¢50, GH¢100, GH¢250 and GH¢570 monthly, effective November 5, 2026, replacing six existing packages. Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George said the new prices represent lower costs than subscribers paid a year ago and are fixed pending committee review.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 24 September

Data Protection boss urges African regulator collaboration on big tech
Arnold Kavaarpuo, Executive Director of Ghana's Data Protection Commission, called for stronger collaboration among African regulators to address the concentration of data, technology and AI power in global technology platforms. He said no single regulator or African country could effectively govern the increasingly interconnected influence of these companies across communications, cloud infrastructure, digital identity, payments, AI models and market access.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

USTDA and C-Squared Africa sign fibre feasibility study agreement
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency and C-Squared Africa have signed an agreement for a feasibility study on deploying fibre-optic cables along Ghana's existing electricity infrastructure to expand affordable digital connectivity across the country.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana enforces gender equity and disability inclusion through new laws
Ghana's Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister says the country has shifted from advocacy to enforcement on gender equity and disability inclusion through the Social Protection Act 2025, the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Act, and supporting regulations, with the Gender Equity Committee now operational and 47 institutions submitting compliance reports.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

272 graduates with disabilities formalized into GES
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection says 272 graduates with disabilities are being formalized into the Ghana Education Service to promote inclusive employment and create opportunities for persons with disabilities. The government is also pursuing legal reforms, including a Cabinet-approved amendment to the Persons with Disabilities Act 2006 to align it with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Government provides digital equipment to eight special schools nationwide
The government is providing specialised ICT equipment including desktop computers, laptops, accessible software, Braille displays and embossers to schools serving students with disabilities. Installation has been completed at three schools, with five others still to receive the equipment as part of the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

Research and academia-industry links key to Ghana's digital economy
A Deloitte Technology Senior Manager has urged the government to prioritise research and strengthen collaboration between academia and industry to build a sustainable digital economy capable of competing globally, arguing this would help develop homegrown solutions and attract investment into Ghana's technology ecosystem.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

Businesses urged to treat AI as strategic capability, not cost tool
At the 2026 Ghana AI Summit and Awards, Deloitte's Edward Aikins urged organisations to leverage AI as a core strategic capability to drive innovation and competitive advantage, rather than simply using it to reduce costs and improve efficiency. He noted that since everyone has access to the technology, creativity will be the real differentiator.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

AI as economic tool for growth, not just technology
Deloitte Ghana's Technology Lead argues AI supports GDP growth by reducing inefficiencies and improving decision-making, and urges businesses and government to harness it for customer service, supply chains, planning, and resource allocation, while creating demand for new skills in data analysis, cybersecurity, and AI governance.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

UG Vice-Chancellor urges 1,884 graduates on integrity and service
Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, called on 1,884 recent graduates to uphold excellence, integrity, professionalism and service in their careers and communities, and to remain connected to the institution through mentorship and the alumni network.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 23 May

Ghana teams advance to Geneva in Robotics for Good competition
B-Weh Schools and Right to Dream won the Junior and Senior categories at Ghana's 2026 Robotics for Good Youth Challenge national qualifiers, held at Ghana International School in Accra, and will compete in Geneva. The competition, organized by the ITU and The MakersPlace with partners including Google and the FAO, challenged 50 teams of 400 young people to design technology-driven solutions for food security and agriculture.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

Ghana positioned to shape Africa's AI-driven economic growth
AI is projected to contribute up to $2.9 trillion to Africa's economy with 230 million new digital jobs forecast, and Ghana's Pan African AI & Innovation Summit aims to build the ecosystem and infrastructure needed for Ghanaian and African companies to compete strategically in the next decade.
15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana positions for Africa's AI economy amid $2.9tn projection
According to Further Africa and SAP research, AI is projected to contribute $2.9 trillion to Africa's economy with 230 million new digital jobs forecast. Ghana's Pan African AI & Innovation Summit shapes the country's National AI Strategy alongside planned infrastructure including a $250 million national AI compute centre and a proposed Responsible AI Office.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

Ghana's digital health surge exposes youth to rights risks
A new national policy brief from the Digital Health and Rights Project warns that Ghana's digital health ecosystem is expanding faster than its legal and regulatory protections, leaving young people increasingly exposed to online abuse, data privacy violations, misinformation and systemic exclusion despite their growing reliance on digital platforms for health information and services.
4 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 28 April

Mahama announces $250m AI Computing Centre for Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a $250 million investment to establish an AI Computing Centre to boost Ghana's digital innovation drive and serve as a hub for research and enterprise. The government will also commit $20 million to support implementation of the National AI Strategy (2025–2035), which aims to harness AI for inclusive growth while building local ecosystems with indigenous language integration and context-aware AI systems.
28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →