Also known as: Telecel Group
Telecel — mobile network operator in Ghana, recently partnered with Huawei on $200m infrastructure investment and launched M'ahitti Promo offering millions in prizes.
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Joy Online
… Our products include miWay (*165# on MTN), miFuture (*462# on Telecel), miTribute, miLegacy, miKids, miCash, Heritage Cashback Plan, Group Life Insurance, Credit Life and Mortgage Protection. …
miLife Insurance LTD wins Life Insurance Company of the Year 2025Joy Online
… EWN@10 is in partnership with MTN and supported by Telecel, Absa Bank, ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, CBG and Ecobank.
Executive Women Network celebrates a decade of leadership, sets sights on next generation of impactJoy Online
… He called on the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, and telecommunications operators MTN, AirtelTigo and Telecel to intervene by installing a telecommunications mast in Akaa to improve coverage in the electoral area and its adjo …
Akaa Assembly Member appeals for telecom mast over poor network coverageJoy Online
… According to him, MTN increased the data volumes on its bundles by 15 per cent, while Airtel and Telecel increased theirs by 10 per cent. …
Ghanaians now get more data for less money- Sam GeorgeJoy Online
… Mr George said similar engagements with mobile network operators in 2025 led MTN to increase data volumes on its bundles by 15 per cent, while Telecel and AirtelTigo each increased their data allocations by 10 per cent. …
Sam George touts lower data costs, enhanced DStv value under MahamaJoy Online
… He further disclosed that major network expansion was underway, with MTN deploying 800 new sites and Telecel expected to deploy about 350. …
Rural calls, data to become cheaper by Q1 2027 – Sam GeorgeJoy Online
… He said MTN was deploying 800 sites, while Telecel was expected to deploy about 350, with nearly 180 of the MTN sites already completed. …
Gov’t to make rural telephony services cheaper by first quarter of 2027 – Sam GeorgeJoy Online
… On network expansion, Mr George said MTN was deploying 800 new sites this year, while Telecel was constructing about 350, bringing the total number of new sites to about 1,100. …
Gov’t to upgrade all rural telephony networks to 4G capability – Sam GeorgeJoy Online
… The Assembly Member therefore called on the relevant authorities and telecommunications service providers, including MTN, Telecel and AirtelTigo, to intervene and improve network coverage in Akaa and the surrounding communities. …
Residents of Akaa, surrounding communities demand improved network coverageJoy Online
… The Telecel official on the call announced to Kennedy that he had won GH¢20,000 in the Telecel M’ahitti Promo. …
How Telecel M’ahitti promo is transforming lives nationwideGCB Bank has urged customers to be vigilant against financial scams and not share passwords, PINs, or card details with people claiming to represent banks. The bank advised verifying suspicious calls, text messages, and online offers through official channels, as fraudsters exploit trust and fear to steal money and personal information.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank has urged customers to be vigilant against financial scams and not share passwords, PINs, or card details with people claiming to represent banks. The bank advised verifying suspicious calls, text messages, and online offers through official channels, as fraudsters exploit trust and fear to steal money and personal information.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 5G infrastructure investment can improve everyday business operations—from retail payment systems to medical image transfer and remote work—but realizing economic gains requires not just speed but dependable connectivity, adequate capacity for specific workloads, and affordable pricing suited to business needs.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel Group and Huawei have formalised a $200 million strategic partnership through an MOU signed at HUAWEI CONNECT 2026 in Shanghai. The three-year agreement will support network expansion, mobile broadband densification and intelligent digital infrastructure across Telecel's operations, with Ghana as a key investment focus.
19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Telecel Group and Huawei have formalised a $200 million strategic partnership through a memorandum of understanding signed at HUAWEI CONNECT 2026 in Shanghai. The three-year agreement nearly triples a previous $70 million framework and will focus on network expansion, mobile broadband densification and intelligent digital infrastructure, with Ghana as a key focus of the investment program.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Communications Minister announced during a Volta Region visit that the government plans to construct 800 new cell sites and upgrade 2,000 existing ones nationwide within the year, representing a significant expansion of the country's telecommunications infrastructure. The initiative covers facilities operated by major mobile network operators including MTN and Telecel, and is supported by increased network spectrum allocation released over the past two years.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel has announced musician Black Sherif as the brand partner for Project X, offering Telecel customers exclusive digital experiences including unique BlackoCodes and discounts through the Telecel Play App. The partnership brings together the reigning TGMA Artiste of the Year and the mobile financial services provider to deliver greater value to customers.
14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Luckiest is offering instant prizes to Ghanaians who buy tickets worth GH¢100 (10 tickets at GH¢10 each) through its short code, with rewards including household appliances, electronic devices, and cash redeemable on Saturday. The promotion is available across all mobile networks.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Since its June launch, Telecel's M'ahitti Promo has awarded over GH¢2 million in monthly, weekly, and daily prizes. Recent winners include Anita Addo, a Kumasi-based mother of four who won GH¢20,000 to help with school fees, and Leslie Johnson Adams, a Jasikan teacher, who also won GH¢20,000.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority, Eban Capital, and the Association of Small-Scale Industries held a national stakeholder workshop on the Modified Taxation Scheme on 9 September 2026 in Accra, bringing together approximately 300 participants including regional industry representatives, government agencies, banks, and mobile network operators to promote voluntary tax compliance among informal-sector operators and micro/small businesses.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has released guidelines for its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, set to launch on October 1, 2026. The system will use cameras, sensors, and digital devices to detect traffic offences such as speeding, red-light running, and seatbelt violations, with violators notified via SMS of Electronic Notices of Violation.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana awarded miLife Insurance LTD Life Insurance Company of the Year 2025 at the 6th CIIG Insurance Excellence Awards, recognising the company's commitment to protecting lives, delivering excellent service, and making insurance more accessible to Ghanaians.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Women Network, founded in 2016 to support women in senior management and executive roles, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with the EWN@10 Conference & Expo on October 1–2 in Accra, bringing together women leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from Ghana and Africa to discuss leadership and impact.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Assembly Member for Akaa Electoral Area in Jasikan Municipality has appealed to the government and telecommunications operators to install a telecommunications mast to address persistent network connectivity problems affecting seven communities in the area. He said weak network signal is a major concern for residents, particularly the elderly and youth who depend on reliable mobile and internet services.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Communications Minister says the government negotiated with mobile network operators to increase data volumes and cut prices: MTN raised data by 15 per cent, Airtel and Telecel by 10 per cent. MTN also cut fibre broadband prices by 70 per cent, reducing its 800 Mbps package from GH¢987 to GH¢299 monthly.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George says the government's engagements with telecommunications and pay-TV operators have resulted in lower digital service costs, including enhanced DStv packages, increased mobile data volumes, and reductions in fixed broadband prices. He cited examples such as MTN's 15% data volume increase, Telecel and AirtelTigo's 10% increases, and MTN's fibre broadband price reduction of up to 70%.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George announced that rural communities could enjoy cheaper calls and data by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The government is reviewing charging arrangements on rural telephony networks to allow subscribers to use existing voice and data bundles at rural sites, addressing what the Minister called an unfair situation where rural services cost more than urban ones.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George says the government is working with the National Communications Authority, Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications, and mobile network operators to make calls and data services cheaper on rural telephony networks by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The move aims to ensure subscribers can benefit from existing voice and data bundles when using rural telephony sites.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Communications says the government will upgrade all Rural Telephony Project sites across the country to at least 4G capability to improve connectivity in underserved communities, as part of a broader review of the project to be presented to Cabinet.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Akaa and several surrounding communities in Jasikan Municipality, Oti Region, are appealing to authorities and telecommunications operators to address persistent network connectivity challenges that are limiting their ability to make calls and communicate effectively.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel's M'ahitti Promo, a four-month campaign offering more than GH¢5.1 million in cash prizes, has so far awarded 17 weekly winners, including Kennedy Boakye from Nkoranza who won GH¢20,000 and plans to invest in his cement business and family development.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Ishmael Yamson, Board Chairman of MTN Ghana, has apologised that the company was late to publicly condemn xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians and other Africans in South Africa, acknowledging that MTN Ghana should have issued its own statement earlier given its size and influence in Ghana.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana has announced a GH¢20 million support package for Ghanaians returning from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The company initially planned GH¢10 million in immediate relief but increased the commitment to establish a longer-term fund to help returnees rebuild their lives.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George called on technology companies, telecommunications operators, financial institutions and other private sector organisations to support the One Million Coders Programme through internships, mentorship, scholarships, equipment and employment opportunities. George said the government's ambition of training one million Ghanaians in digital skills requires sustained collaboration among government, academia and industry.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Three Telecel customers won monthly cash prizes (GH¢10,000, GH¢5,000, and GH¢2,000) in the second monthly draw of the 15th cycle of the Telecel Dream Car Promo, an SMS-based trivia promotion offering weekly and monthly cash rewards and a 4×4 vehicle every six months.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Group and Telecel Group are preparing to bid for 5G licenses in Ghana after the government revoked the exclusive rights of state-backed Next Gen Infraco, which had partnered with Reliance Industries. The carriers plan to bid in an auction expected within weeks.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Head of Fintech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana says existing punishments for digital financial fraud may not adequately deter fraudsters, who weigh the risk of detection before targeting victims through mobile money and banking apps.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Head of Fintech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana says financial institutions can invest in secure applications and cybersecurity systems, but fraudsters often bypass those protections by tricking customers into surrendering their passwords, PINs, and OTPs through social engineering tactics.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel Ghana has donated newborn medical equipment including phototherapy units and radiant warmers to Kumasi South Hospital and signed a two-year agreement to adopt and upgrade the hospital's Mother and Baby Unit.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior leadership of Telecel Group met with President John Dramani Mahama to reaffirm their long-term commitment to Ghana's digital infrastructure and telecommunications sector, with 2026 marked as a year of significant network expansion alongside investments in digital education and healthcare initiatives.
1 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →