… Mr Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, announced this at a stakeholder workshop on spectrum management held in Accra. …
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Ghana's Communications Minister advancing digital infrastructure initiatives including 5G rollout, fibre deployment, and AI strategy implementation.
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- May 2026
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has held discussions with a delegation from AlphaVecta Technologies Limited. …
Communication Minister engages AlphaVecta Technologies on One Vecta AI Summit 2026The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced plans by government to introduce a new “Dig Once” policy aimed at significantly reducing the cost of fibre optic infrastructure deployment across the country. …
Gov’t to introduce ‘Dig Once’ policy to reduce fibre rollout costs by 60% – Sam George… The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, made this known at the 15th anniversary soft launch of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, noting that the initiative is designed to ease the financial burden on telecom operators while …
Government says ‘Dig Once’ policy could cut fibre rollout costs by up to 60%The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that government is targeting 70 percent nationwide 5G population coverage by Ghana’s Independence Day on March 6, 2027. …
Ghana targets 70% 5G population coverage by March 6, 2027The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has expressed optimism over the successful launch of courses under the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP) initiative, describing the programme as a major investment in Ghana’s youth and digi …
Sam George commends strong participation in One Million Coders Programme course rollout- April 2026
… Five months later, on 22–23 September, the Kempinski Hotel will host the second Pan African AI Summit (PAAIS), where Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, will deliver the keynote address.=[ These dates appear coincidental, but they …
Ghana’s Defining Pairing: The National AI Strategy and the Pan-African AI Summit… Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, will deliver the keynote. …
Ghana’s defining pairing: The National AI Strategy and the Pan African AI Summit… President John Dramani Mahama, and through the stewardship of the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, the country issued what must be understood for what it truly is: A declaration of digital sovereignty in the age of artificial i …
Ghana’s AI Strategy is more than a policy, it is a declaration of digital sovereignty… The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, said Ghana aimed to position itself as “Africa’s AI lab” in line with global frameworks. …
Boosting digital innovation drive: Pres Mahama announces $250m AI Computing Centre
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Government targets 70 percent 5G coverage by March 2027
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Ghana's government has set a target of 70 percent nationwide 5G population coverage by March 2027, aligned with the country's 70th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Communications said the target requires collaboration between government, regulators, and industry players, including mobile network operators and infrastructure providers.
Why it matters
Ghana's target of 70 per cent 5G coverage by March 2027 reflects ambitious digital infrastructure investment tied to the nation's independence milestone and economic modernisation.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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Government targets 70 percent 5G coverage by March 2027
Ghana's government has set a target of 70 percent nationwide 5G population coverage by March 2027, aligned with the country's 70th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Communications said the target requires collaboration between government, regulators, and industry players, including mobile network operators and infrastructure providers.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 14 May
Ghana's Communication Minister discusses AI summit partnership for 2026
Samuel Nartey George met with AlphaVecta Technologies' CEO to explore collaboration ahead of the One Vecta AI Summit scheduled for September 2026 in Accra, which would convene African ministers, regulators, and tech leaders. The Minister reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to advancing AI and digital infrastructure, including a $250 million AI compute infrastructure initiative for the sub-region.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana launches 'Dig Once' policy to cut fibre deployment costs
Ghana's Communications Minister announced a "Dig Once" policy that incorporates fibre ducts into new road construction projects, expected to reduce fibre rollout costs by almost 60 percent. The draft policy has completed consultations with the Ministry of Works and Housing and is ready for Cabinet consideration.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government 'Dig Once' policy could cut fibre costs by 60%
Ghana's government proposes a 'Dig Once' policy that integrates fibre optic installations into road construction works, potentially reducing broadband deployment costs by up to 60 per cent. The initiative will require road contractors to include fibre chambers in designs, allowing telecom operators to lay cables without additional excavation.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 13 May
Ghana targets 70% population 5G coverage by Independence Day 2027
The Minister for Communication announced that the government aims to achieve 70 percent nationwide 5G population coverage by March 6, 2027, as part of efforts to accelerate digital transformation and expand access to high-speed internet across the country. The rollout is expected to improve connectivity and support innovation in businesses, education, healthcare and financial technology services.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 11 May
Minister commends launch of One Million Coders Programme nationwide
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George praised strong participation by young Ghanaians in the first day of the One Million Coders Programme rollout across all 16 regions, though he acknowledged some operational challenges at certain locations and said technical teams are working to resolve them.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
Ghana launches AI strategy backed by $270 million investment
President John Mahama launched Ghana's National AI Strategy (2025–2035) in April 2026, backed by $270 million in government funding including $250 million for a national AI computing centre and $20 million for implementation. The strategy targets one trillion tokens of curated Ghanaian-language data by 2030 and training 300,000 Ghanaians this year under the One Million Coders Programme, with a proposed National AI Fund seeded at GHC 5 billion over five years.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana launches National AI Strategy ahead of Pan African Summit
President Mahama launched Ghana's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025–2035) on April 24th, 2026, with $270 million in committed funding including $250 million for a national AI computing centre. The strategy targets one trillion tokens of curated Ghanaian-language data by 2030 and introduces AI, coding, robotics and electronics into the basic school curriculum before the end of 2026.
30 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Tuesday 28 April
Ghana launches AI strategy as declaration of digital sovereignty
Ghana launched a National AI Strategy under President Mahama and Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George, positioning artificial intelligence as a matter of political power and national sovereignty rather than mere technology, emphasizing sovereign AI infrastructure and local innovation over African dependence on imported global systems.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →