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Telecel Ghana

Telecel Ghana — telecommunications company sponsoring music awards, golf championships, and digital skills programs while expanding network infrastructure nationwide.

2026-04-272026-06-27

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    It marks the start of Telecel Ghana’s nationwide network infrastructure expansion programme, aimed at improving service quality, increasing capacity, and delivering faster, more reliable connectivity for customers across Ghana.

    Telecel Ghana kicks off nationwide network expansion drive for stronger connectivity
  3. Joy Online

    Johnson Pandit Asiama; Chief Executive Officer of Telecel Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai; alongside other distinguished business leaders and policymakers.

    Mahama reaffirms government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with private sector
  4. Business & Financial Times

    It marks the start of Telecel Ghana’s nationwide network infrastructure expansion programme aimed at improving service quality, increasing capacity and delivering faster and more reliable connectivity for customers across Ghana.

    Telecel kicks off nationwide network expansion drive for stronger connectivity
  5. May 2026
  6. Business & Financial Times

    Barely two weeks after sweeping five awards at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, newly minted Artiste of the Year, Black Sherif, rolled into the premises of Telecel Ghana’s headquarters, amid an arousing welcome, for a courtesy call on the headline sponsor.

    Black Sherif visits Telecel headquarters after 27th TGMA success
  7. Joy Online

    Barely two weeks after sweeping five awards at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, newly minted Artiste of the Year, Black Sherif, rolled into the premises of Telecel Ghana’s headquarters, amid an arousing welcome, for a courtesy call on the headline sponsor.

    Black Sherif takes victory lap to Telecel Ghana HQ after 27th TGMA sweep
  8. Joy Online

    Telecel Ghana’s Human Resources Director, Rachael Appenteng, has advised businesses to embed diversity and inclusion practices as core components of their workplace culture to encourage innovation, increase engagement and drive long-term success.

    Build inclusion into core of workplace culture – Telecel Ghana HR Director
  9. Daily Guide

    Tawa Bolarin speaking at event Director of Enterprise Business and Wholesale at Telecel Ghana, Tawa Bolarin, has encouraged African governments and industry leaders to open markets and harmonise digital infrastructure policies to accelerate growth across the continent.

    Open African Market To Accelerate Connectivity – Telecel Director
  10. Joy Online

    Director of Enterprise Business and Wholesale at Telecel Ghana, Tawa Bolarin, has encouraged African governments and industry leaders to open markets and harmonise digital infrastructure policies to accelerate growth.

    Create open African market to accelerate connectivity – Telecel Business Director
  11. Daily Guide

    Hajia4Real The appearance of Mona Faiz Montrage, widely known as Hajia4Real, at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) has drawn criticism, with some observers questioning the decision to feature her following her legal issues in the United States.

    TGMA Criticised For Hajia4Real’s Stage Appearance
  12. Daily Guide

    Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year and four other awards at the 27th TGMA Telecel is celebrating 15 years as headline sponsor of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), with the 27th edition delivering one of the most memorable ceremonies in the event’s history at the Grand Aren

    Telecel Marks 15 Years As TGMA Headline Sponsor
Culture

27th TGMA Music Summit brings 230 industry stakeholders together

The News

Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners and creative entrepreneurs gathered at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit, held in commemoration of World Music Day to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts and equip Ghana's music community with practical knowledge for sustainable careers.

12 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Yesterday

  1. 27th TGMA Music Summit brings 230 industry stakeholders together

    Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners and creative entrepreneurs gathered at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit, held in commemoration of World Music Day to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts and equip Ghana's music community with practical knowledge for sustainable careers.

    12 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Over 200 music stakeholders gather for Ghana Music Summit

    Over 200 artistes, managers, executives, media practitioners, and creative entrepreneurs attended the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit at the British Council in Accra to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts as part of World Music Day commemoration.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. 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.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Asantehene launches KNUST's 75th anniversary celebration in Kumasi

    The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, launched the 75th anniversary celebration of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, attended by dignitaries, alumni, and traditional rulers. The event featured the launch of a 354-page book on the university's history and impact, with the first ten copies autographed by the Asantehene and sold to various buyers, including the Asanteman Council for GH¢1 million.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Telecel Ghana strengthens cash agent partnerships in Ashanti region

    Telecel Ghana held a regional forum at Kejetia Market Square in Kumasi bringing together over 300 cash agents, traders and sales partners to discuss product updates, revenue growth opportunities, and service improvements. The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting its cash agent network and provided training on fraud prevention and cybersecurity practices.

    24 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Telecel Ghana engages cash agents on partnerships and service improvements

    Telecel Ghana held a regional forum in Kumasi's Kejetia Market Square, bringing together over 300 cash agents and sales partners to discuss product updates, revenue growth, and service reliability. Telecel's leadership reaffirmed commitment to supporting agents' welfare and growth while providing training on fraud prevention and cybersecurity.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Telecel Ghana trains 25 pupils in coding and robotics

    Telecel Ghana's Ashanti Codes programme has completed a 4-week training in coding and robotics for 25 students from basic schools in Obuasi and adjoining communities. The initiative aims to equip over one thousand young people in the Ashanti region with digitalisation and artificial intelligence skills.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Telecel engages deaf students on digital career pathways

    Telecel Ghana engaged about 160 final year students of Mampong Akuapem Senior High Technical School for the Deaf on digital career opportunities and tailored connectivity packages, as part of its SuperCare initiative for people with special needs.

    19 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 18 June

  1. FoGA mentors 200 Manya Krobo SHS students on career paths

    Friends of Girls Africa held a career and life mentorship programme for about 200 final-year students of Manya Krobo Senior High School in the Eastern Region on June 13, 2026, bringing together professionals from entrepreneurship, agribusiness, procurement, development practice, conservation and creative industries to guide students on life after secondary education.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Telecel engages deaf students on digital career opportunities

    Telecel Ghana engaged about 160 final-year students from Mampong Akuapem Senior High Technical School for the Deaf to inform them about digital career pathways and tailored connectivity packages, as part of its SuperCare inclusive customer support initiative.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 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

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Telecel Foundation provides free health screenings in Konongo

    Telecel Ghana Foundation's Healthfest screened about 400 residents of Konongo and surrounding towns for conditions including hypertension, diabetes, malaria, and HIV, while nearly 300 people registered for or renewed NHIS membership. The outreach removed financial barriers to healthcare access in the mining community.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Telecel Ghana plants 10,000 trees at forest reserve

    Telecel Ghana and students from Kordiabe R/C Basic School planted 10,000 seedlings in the Chipa Tributary Forest Reserve in the Shai-Osudoku District to mark World Environment Day, bringing the telecom operator's total to 43,000 trees planted over the last five years.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Telecel Foundation provides free health screenings in Konongo

    Telecel Ghana Foundation's Healthfest screened about 400 residents of Konongo for conditions including hypertension, diabetes, malaria, and HIV, while providing health education and helping nearly 300 people register for or renew NHIS membership as part of its Ashanti Month initiative.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 5 June

  1. Telecel Ghana plants 10,000 trees, total reaches 43,000

    Telecel Ghana, with over 250 employees and students from Kordiabe R/C Basic School, planted 10,000 seedlings in the Chipa Tributary Forest Reserve to mark World Environment Day, bringing the company's reforestation total to 43,000 trees over five years as part of Ghana's Tree for Life Campaign.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 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

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Telecel Ghana begins nationwide network expansion programme

    Telecel Ghana has launched a nationwide network infrastructure expansion programme aimed at improving service quality and delivering faster connectivity. The telco is deploying newer technologies across more than 100 high-traffic sites this year and plans to enhance over 1,000 sites nationwide as part of the broader network modernisation programme.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Telecel employees commission IT centre at Achiase school

    Telecel Ghana employees have handed over a renovated 30-seater ICT laboratory to the Islamic Basic School in Akim Achiase through the company's 'Bridging Digital Divide' project, funded via employee donations and the Telecel Ghana Foundation as part of the Red Hearts volunteering programme.

    2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 1 June

  1. Telecel Ghana launches nationwide network expansion programme

    Telecel Ghana has begun a nationwide network infrastructure expansion programme to improve service quality and increase capacity across Ghana. The operator is deploying newer technologies on more than 100 high-traffic sites this year, with over 1,000 sites nationwide undergoing varying levels of enhancement as part of the broader network modernisation programme.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama pledges stronger government collaboration with private sector

    President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government's commitment to strengthening collaboration with the private sector to drive Ghana's economic transformation, addressing business leaders, investors, and policymakers at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra. He stressed that economic transformation must positively impact the daily lives of Ghanaians and assured the business community of government's commitment to creating an enabling environment for business growth and job creation.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Telecel launches nationwide network expansion to boost connectivity

    Telecel Ghana has begun a nationwide network infrastructure expansion programme to improve service quality, increase capacity, and deliver faster connectivity. The operator is deploying newer technologies across more than 100 high-traffic sites this year, with over 1,000 sites nationwide undergoing varying levels of enhancement as part of the broader network modernisation effort.

    1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Saturday 30 May

  1. Black Sherif visits Telecel after winning Artiste of Year award

    Two weeks after winning five awards at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, including Artiste of the Year, Black Sherif visited Telecel Ghana's headquarters for a courtesy call with senior executives and awards organisers Charterhouse to discuss year-long partnerships during his reign.

    30 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Saturday 23 May

  1. Black Sherif visits Telecel Ghana after sweeping five TGMA awards

    Newly crowned Artiste of the Year Black Sherif made a courtesy visit to Telecel Ghana's headquarters two weeks after winning five awards at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards. He met with senior executives from Telecel and awards organiser Charterhouse to discuss potential partnerships during his reign.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Embed diversity and inclusion into workplace core, Telecel HR director advises

    Telecel Ghana's HR Director Rachael Appenteng advised businesses to make diversity and inclusion permanent parts of workplace culture rather than performative strategies, citing Telecel's SuperCare initiative for Deaf customers and women in STEM pipeline as examples of intentional inclusion.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. Open African markets to accelerate digital connectivity growth

    Telecel Ghana's director of enterprise business argued that African governments and industry leaders should open markets and harmonise digital infrastructure policies to deepen regional trade and enable fuller participation in the digital economy. She noted that while three-quarters of Ghana has connectivity coverage, smartphone penetration remains at 46 percent, limiting access to digital services despite rapid network expansion.

    21 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Open African markets, harmonise policies for digital growth

    Telecel Ghana's Director of Enterprise Business and Wholesale called on African governments and industry leaders to open markets and harmonise digital infrastructure policies to accelerate economic growth and digital transformation, arguing that the continent must move beyond basic connectivity to enable full participation in the digital economy.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. TGMA criticized for featuring Hajia4Real on main stage

    Hajia4Real's appearance at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards drew criticism, with observers questioning the decision to feature her following her legal issues in the United States, where she pleaded guilty to charges related to romance scams. Critics, including editor Gideon Fiifi Nyamekye, called on sponsors like Telecel Ghana, Guinness, Closeup, and the British Council Ghana to withdraw their partnerships with Charterhouse, the awards organizers.

    12 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Telecel marks 15 years as TGMA headline sponsor

    Telecel is celebrating 15 years as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards, with the partnership having begun under Vodafone in 2011 and continuing through Telecel's rebrand in 2024. The sponsorship has funded expanded genre categories, regional concert series, and the TGMA in Schools initiative.

    12 May 2026 · Daily Guide

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