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Telecel

Also known as: Telecel Group

Telecel — mobile network operator in Ghana; recently increased data volumes by 10% and is bidding for 5G licenses.

2026-04-302026-09-16

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    In the climax of its month-long Ashanti Month celebration, Telecel Ghana, through the Telecel Ghana Foundation, has donated critical newborn medical equipment to the Kumasi South Hospital and signed an agreement to adopt the hospital’s Mother and Baby Unit for the next two years.

    Telecel expands Ashanti impact, adopts Kumasi South Mother and Baby Unit
  3. Business & Financial Times

    Senior leadership of telecommunications multinational, Telecel Group, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, to reaffirm their long-term commitment to investing in Ghana’s digital infrastructure and supporting national development.

    Telecel pays courtesy call on President Mahama reaffirms long-term investment
  4. June 2026
  5. Business & Financial Times

    The first batch of winners of the newly introduced monthly cash rewards in the Telecel Dream Car Promo have received their prizes at a ceremony at the Telecel Headquarters in Airport.

    Telecel introduces monthly cash winners in Dream Car promo
  6. Joy Online

    The first batch of winners of the newly introduced monthly cash rewards in the Telecel Dream Car Promo have received their prizes at a ceremony at the Telecel Headquarters in Airport.

    Telecel introduces monthly cash winners in Dream Car Promo
  7. Business & Financial Times

    Before approving large transactions, query MNO APIs (MTN/Airtel/Telecel) about recent SIM changes for the phone number.

    Combating mobile money/digital fraud in Ghana: ‘Strategies for securing digital payments’
  8. Daily Guide

    MTN, Telecel, AirtelTigo, banks, advertising companies, media houses, and several companies are beneficiaries of KGL’s existence.

    GLOA Confirms KGL’s Market Dominance
  9. The Chronicle

    KGL Supports More than One Million Livelihoods too Apart from the commitments to CSR and CSI Investments, KGL Group has provided jobs to millions of Ghanaians across the Country directly and indirectly.MTN, Telecel, AirtelTigo, banks, advertising companies, media houses, and seve

    Lotto Operators Confirm KGL’s Market Dominance -Razak Kojo Opoku
  10. Joy Online

    Telecom entities Telecel and AirtelTigo provided active SIM cards, transport stipends, and trauma counseling at the terminal.

    Ghana, South Africa diplomatic collision over xenophobia exposes deep fractures in continental unity
  11. Joy Online

    Announcing the arrival of the private sector rescue partnership, Mr Ablakwa stated: “Ibrahim Mahama, AirtelTigo and Telecel, they have also reached out, and there are many other CEOs calling that they are all going to be part of this programme.

    Ibrahim Mahama, Telecel, and AirtelTigo step up for Ghanaian evacuees from South Africa – Ablakwa reveals
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Telecel is rolling out 350 new sites. Between those two companies, you see 1,150 new sites.

    Sam George, Abena Osei Asare clash over poor network service and delays in fixing faults
Business

GRA hosts stakeholder workshop on modified taxation scheme for informal sector

The News

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.

4 hours ago · Joy Online

Today

  1. GRA hosts stakeholder workshop on modified taxation scheme for informal sector

    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.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Ghana Police publish TRAFFITECH-GH traffic enforcement guidelines

    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

  2. miLife Insurance wins Life Insurance Company of Year 2025

    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

Monday 7 September

  1. Executive Women Network marks decade with leadership conference

    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

  2. Akaa Assembly Member seeks telecom mast for poor coverage

    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

  3. Minister: Mobile data volumes up, prices down after operator talks

    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

  4. Minister highlights reduced data costs, enhanced DStv packages

    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

Sunday 6 September

  1. Rural calls and data to cost less by Q1 2027

    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

Saturday 5 September

  1. Government to reduce rural telephony costs by Q1 2027

    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

  2. Government to upgrade rural telephone networks to 4G capability

    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

Thursday 3 September

  1. Akaa and neighbouring communities demand better network coverage

    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

Thursday 27 August

  1. Telecel M'ahitti promo awards cash prizes to winners nationwide

    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

Monday 24 August

  1. MTN Ghana chairman apologises for delayed xenophobic attack condemnation

    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

  2. MTN Ghana pledges ¢20m support package for returning South Africa migrants

    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

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Telecel Group funds digital skills program for 5,000 young learners

    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

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Minister urges corporate Ghana to back One Million Coders Programme

    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

Monday 27 July

  1. Telecel awards monthly cash prizes in ongoing Dream Car Promo

    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

Saturday 11 July

  1. MTN and Telecel to bid for Ghana 5G licenses

    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

Friday 10 July

  1. BoG official doubts digital fraud penalties deter offenders enough

    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

Monday 6 July

  1. Technology cannot stop fraud from customers giving away PINs

    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

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Telecel donates medical equipment, adopts Kumasi South hospital unit

    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

  2. Telecel leadership meets President Mahama on investment plans

    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

Thursday 25 June

  1. Telecel Dream Car Promo adds monthly cash rewards

    Telecel has introduced monthly cash rewards alongside its existing SMS-based Dream Car Promo, which runs in six-month cycles and offers weekly cash prizes, gadgets, and a brand-new 4×4 vehicle as grand prize. The first batch of monthly winners received cash prizes at the Telecel Headquarters.

    25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Telecel introduces monthly cash prizes in Dream Car Promo

    Telecel has begun distributing monthly cash rewards to winners of its Dream Car Promo, an SMS-based trivia promotion running since 2018 that also offers weekly cash prizes, gadgets, and a grand prize 4×4 vehicle every six months. The 15th cycle, which started in March 2026, will end in August 2026.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Ghana tackles rising mobile money fraud with security strategies

    An analysis examines digital fraud risks in Ghana's growing mobile money ecosystem, noting that fraudsters are developing sophisticated techniques to exploit vulnerabilities, particularly in developing economies with weaker regulatory frameworks.

    22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. GLOA confirms KGL as largest NLA revenue contributor

    The Ghana Lotto Operators Association has confirmed that KGL is the largest contributor to the National Lottery Authority in terms of revenue generation, having paid over GH¢173 million compared to GH¢44.9 million paid collectively by 29 licensed private lotto operators.

    16 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana Lotto Operators Association defends KGL market dominance position

    The Ghana Lotto Operators Association (GLOA) has confirmed that KGL is the largest contributor to the National Lottery Authority in revenue generation, urging stakeholders not to compare the GHS 44.9 million paid by 29 licensed private lotto operators to KGL's over GHS 173 million contribution.

    16 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 8 June

  1. Ghana, South Africa in diplomatic dispute over xenophobia repatriation

    Ghana and South Africa are engaged in a public diplomatic dispute after Ghana's embassy released video footage of evacuees aboard an aircraft. South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola accused Ghana of "incomplete information and outright misinformation devoid of any diplomatic decorum," citing concerns that high-profile repatriation media campaigns distort regional migration realities and inflame local tensions.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. Ibrahim Mahama, Telecel, AirtelTigo aid evacuees from South Africa

    Business magnates and multinational corporations have partnered with Ghana's government to provide livelihood restoration and economic integration for citizens evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant violence. The Foreign Affairs Minister announced the private sector intervention while welcoming the second batch of 345 evacuees at Accra International Airport.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Minister and PAC chair clash over telecom service failures

    At a Public Accounts Committee hearing, Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George and PAC Chairperson Abena Osei Asare clashed over poor network service delivery and delays in fixing faults. George defended government actions and argued that policy leadership was necessary to protect consumers from profit-driven private telecom companies, while Asare attempted to interrupt and push him to be more direct, triggering a tense confrontation.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

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