Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has called for a major transformation in the country’s financing system to support the growth of its information and communications technology sector. Speaking at a technology and finance summit in Accra, the minister said conventional banking and debt-financing arrangements were not adequately designed for […]

Egypt has finalized a $1 billion agreement with Nvidia to establish an advanced artificial intelligence cloud and data center hub, strengthening the country’s position in Africa’s rapidly expanding digital economy. The planned facility will be powered by Nvidia’s graphics processing units and enterprise software architecture, providing the high-performance computing capacity required to develop, train and […]

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has held strategic discussions with the leadership of global telecommunications technology company Ericsson as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s digital economy. The bilateral meeting focused on improving Ghana’s telecommunications infrastructure, accelerating its digital transformation agenda and creating sustainable economic opportunities for young […]

Ghana will introduce mandatory biometric verification for all SIM card registrations before the end of 2026, Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Samuel Nartey George has announced. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at Jubilee House in Accra, the minister said the measure is intended to strengthen subscriber identification and address weaknesses identified during […]

The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has called on the National Communications Authority and mobile network operators to make reliable 4G connectivity the minimum standard for broadband services across Ghana. His proposal comes amid growing complaints about inconsistent internet speeds, poor connectivity in rural communities and disparities in service quality between major […]

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has begun discussions with a specialist medical team from a hospital in Kolkata, India, to acquire a robotic surgical system and introduce robotic-assisted procedures at Ghana’s premier referral facility. Under the proposed partnership, the Indian team will support the procurement and installation of the equipment while providing comprehensive training to […]

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has directed that all Rural Telephony Project sites across the country be upgraded to provide a minimum of 4G connectivity. The directive is intended to improve internet access in underserved communities and narrow the digital divide between rural and urban areas. George announced the […]