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Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations

Ghana's Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations oversees digital infrastructure, AI initiatives, and the One Million Coders Programme.

2026-04-292026-08-02

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The announcement was made during the presentation of 2,000 laptops by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations to the University in support of the Government’s One Million Coders Programme (OMCP).

    UG positions artificial intelligence at the core of student training
  3. Joy Online

    The Minister disclosed that the Government was collaborating with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations to link SIM registration directly to the National Identity Register.

    Biometric verification of Ghana Card now mandatory – Interior Minister
  4. Joy Online

    The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has received the final report of the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) Committee, marking a significant step in the government’s efforts to strengthen the sustainability, governance and efficiency of Ghana’s dig

    Communications Ministry receives DTT Committee report to guide future of Ghana’s digital broadcasting
  5. Joy Online

    The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI) has directed the management of Ghana Digital Centres Limited (GDCL) to immediately withdraw a circular suspending the employment contracts of all staff, describing the directive as unacceptable.

    Communications Ministry orders Ghana Digital Centres to reverse staff suspension after floods
  6. Joy Online

    The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has officially endorsed One Vecta Africa AI Week 2026, a five-day continental forum aimed at accelerating the development and adoption of practical artificial intelligence (AI) solutions across Africa.

    Government endorses AI Week 2026 in Accra to push practical adoption across Africa
  7. June 2026
  8. Business & Financial Times

    The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, the University of Ghana Digital Youth Village and Brandeis University GDS, institutional partners of PAAIS 2026, are well-positioned to amplify the competition as a flagship expression of Ghana’s ambition, both do

    Estonian Business Angels Network Joins Pan African AI Summit to accelerate investment in Africa’s Emerging AI Startups
  9. Joy Online

    We want founders funded, ideas tested, and partnerships that create durable value on the continent,” Felix Donkor, Convenor, Pan African AI & Innovation Summit A Call to the Ministry The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, a confirmed institutional part

    Estonian Business Angels Network partners with Pan African AI Summit 2026
  10. Joy Online

    He added that the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations would continue to engage telecommunications service providers to improve service delivery and affordability.

    Sam George announces major reduction in MTN fibre broadband prices
  11. Daily Guide

    The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, also contributed to the initiative by donating 25 laptop computers to be awarded as prizes to winners of competitions that will be organised under the programme during its first two years.

    Parliament Must Give Youth Greater Voice In Governance – Bagbin
  12. Business & Financial Times

    Agencies under the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, each fulfil their mandates, but do so in isolation.

    ICT Insight with Institute of ICT Professionals: The Digital Regulation: From discourse to direction: IIPGH’s position, engagement, and assessment

Friday 31 July

  1. University of Ghana integrates AI training into all undergraduate courses

    The University of Ghana has made artificial intelligence and digital skills central to its academic agenda, with plans to incorporate four AI-related certifications into a compulsory Level 100 course beginning next semester, supported by 2,000 laptops from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations as part of the One Million Coders Programme.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Ghana Card biometric verification now mandatory for identity checks

    The Interior Minister announced that biometric verification of the Ghana Card is now the mandatory standard for identity verification in Ghana, replacing visual inspection and photocopying. The requirement was introduced under Legislative Instrument 2523 and came into force on June 9, 2026, with the aim of protecting personal data, strengthening the national identification system, and reducing identity theft and fraud.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Communications Ministry receives DTT Committee report on digital broadcasting

    Ghana's Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has received the final report of the Digital Terrestrial Television Committee, which conducted an independent review of the country's DTT platform to address concerns over sustainability, infrastructure management, governance, and affordability for broadcasters. The Minister described the report as marking the beginning of the next phase of efforts to strengthen the DTT platform.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Communications Ministry orders GDCL to reverse staff suspension

    The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has directed Ghana Digital Centres Limited to immediately reverse a circular suspending all staff employment contracts, calling the directive unacceptable. The suspension had been attributed to damage from June 29 floods, and the Ministry expressed solidarity with staff affected by the disaster.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government endorses AI Week 2026 continental forum in Accra

    Ghana's Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has endorsed One Vecta Africa AI Week 2026, a five-day forum to be held in Accra from September 5–9, 2026, designed to bring governments, technology companies, investors and industry leaders together to accelerate practical AI adoption and implementation across Africa.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Estonian investors to sponsor AI pitch competition at Accra summit

    The Estonian Business Angels Network will co-underwrite a competitive pitch platform at the Pan African AI & Innovation Summit in Accra on 22–23 September, offering African AI startup founders access to international investors, mentors, and potential funding opportunities.

    18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Estonian Business Angels Network partners with Pan African AI Summit 2026

    The Estonian Business Angels Network will co-underwrite the AI Dragon's Den at the Pan African AI & Innovation Summit 2026, a competitive pitch platform for African AI startups, taking place 22–23 September in Accra. Winners will receive visibility among angel investors, mentorship, and potential investment opportunities within the EstBAN network.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Sam George announces major MTN fibre broadband price cuts

    Communications Minister Sam George announced substantial reductions in MTN Ghana's fibre broadband prices, following government engagement with the company. A 100 Mbps unlimited package will now cost GH¢299 per month, down from GH¢987, while new packages include 300 Mbps for GH¢444 and 500 Mbps for GH¢999.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Parliament committed to greater youth participation in governance

    Speaker Bagbin, through First Deputy Speaker Ahiafor, stated that Parliament must create meaningful opportunities for young people and underrepresented groups to engage in democratic processes and contribute to national development. The statement was made at the launch of the "Parliament & You" Educational Series, aimed at promoting civic education among children and helping them understand Parliament and governance.

    17 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 8 June

  1. IIPGH backs ICT regulation, calls for precise technical framework

    The Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana issued a formal position supporting regulation of the technology sector through the proposed National Information Technology Agency Bill, arguing that Ghana's expanding tech space has outpaced current law, creating consumer vulnerability and competitive distortion. The Institute called on government to ensure the legislation is technically precise, proportionate, and based on genuine stakeholder consultation.

    8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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

Monday 25 May

  1. Ghana must weigh legality and impact of NITA Bill

    An opinion piece argues that while Ghana's government has a valid legal basis for the National Information Technology Authority Bill 2025 under existing acts and subsidiary legislation, the country should focus on whether the approach serves a thriving digital economy, not merely on legal validity or political debate.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 24 May

  1. UMaT graduates 95 students, commits to training 1,000 coders

    The University of Mines and Technology has held its 2026 Mini Congregation Ceremony in Tarkwa, graduating 95 students and committing to train 1,000 coders this academic year in support of the government's digitalisation agenda. The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has donated 200 laptops and provided 2,000 slots for students and staff to obtain Google certifications.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 23 May

  1. NITA defends ICT fees, denies unlawful implementation claims

    The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) has defended its regulatory mandate and fees imposed on ICT companies and professionals, dismissing social media allegations that it is unlawfully implementing provisions of a proposed law not yet passed by Parliament. NITA stated that current fees and certification structures are derived from existing laws and Legislative Instruments already passed by Parliament, specifically the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations, 2023 and its 2025 amendment.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Communications Ministry denies minister's financial misconduct allegations

    The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has denied claims that sector minister Samuel Nartey George misused public funds, stating that the document circulating online was a standard Commitment Authorisation request to the Ministry of Finance for budgetary allocations approved by Parliament for 2026, which has not yet received approval and released no funds.

    18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Regional Ministers and MPs receive laptops for One Million Coders rollout

    The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has presented laptops to all Regional Ministers and Members of Parliament to prepare for the nationwide rollout of the One Million Coders Programme, a government initiative aimed at equipping young people with digital skills. The programme is expected to officially commence on April 11, 2026, in selected constituencies, with a target of training one million Ghanaian youth in digital and coding skills.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

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