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Telecel

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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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … We’ll do it in a way that will make more meaning.” He also commended other organisations that had already supported the returnees. “For those who did it, Telecel and the others, I really congratulate them. …

    ‘I apologise’ – Dr Yamson admits MTN Ghana was late to condemn xenophobic attacks
  3. Joy Online

    … na had been slower than some other corporate organisations in making its intervention public. “It’s something that I regret, because we should have moved faster.” He commended companies and organisations that had already supported the returnees. “And for those who did it, Telecel …

    MTN Ghana pledges ¢20m support package for Ghanaians returning from South Africa
  4. Joy Online

    … Through the partnership with Telecel Group, the programme has expanded its impact by introducing a significant digital learning component. …

    Beyond connectivity, Telecel Group is investing in young learners’ digital and soft skills
  5. July 2026
  6. Joy Online

    … He also acknowledged the contributions of Google, MTN, Telecel, Huawei and other partner agencies for supporting the implementation of the initiative.

    Sam George calls on corporate Ghana to back One Million Coders Programme
  7. Joy Online

    Three more Telecel customers have been rewarded with cash prizes in the second monthly prize presentation of the ongoing Telecel Dream Car Promo. …

    Telecel rewards 3 more customers with monthly cash prizes in Dream Car Promo
  8. Joy Online

    MTN Group Ltd. and Telecel Group are preparing to bid for 5G licenses in Ghana after the government ends the exclusive rights of a state-backed wholesale provider that partnered with Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s firm. …

    MTN, Telecel ready bids for Ghana 5G after Ambani deal ends
  9. Joy Online

    … However, he said social engineering remains harder to prevent because fraudsters often manipulate customers into giving away one-time passwords, PINs and other sensitive information. “Somebody downloads an MTN app, or somebody downloads a bank app, or an AT app, or a Telecel app, …

    BoG questions whether punishment for digital fraud offers enough deterrence
  10. Joy Online

    … If somebody downloads an MTN app, or somebody downloads a bank app, or an AT app, or a Telecel app, and they go through their process, and they call the person and say, ‘We are from such and such centre. …

    Technology can stop hackers, but not customers surrendering their PINs – BoG Fintech Head
  11. 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
  12. 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
Society

GCB Bank warns against financial scams, urges verification

The News

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 →

Friday 23 October

  1. GCB Bank warns against financial scams, urges verification

    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 →

Monday 19 October

  1. Ghana's 5G investment must serve businesses with reliable, affordable access

    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 →

  2. Telecel and Huawei sign $200m strategic partnership

    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 →

  3. Telecel Group and Huawei sign $200m three-year partnership

    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 →

Friday 16 October

  1. Ghana plans 800 new cell sites and 2,000 upgrades this year

    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 →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Telecel partners with musician Black Sherif for Project X

    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 →

Friday 9 October

  1. The Luckiest promotes GH¢100 ticket purchase with instant prizes

    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 →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Telecel M'ahitti Promo winners share stories of life-changing wins

    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 →

Wednesday 16 September

  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.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  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 →

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