Accra, September 21, 2017//-MTN Ghana Foundation has launched the MTN Heroes of Change season IV to unearth and celebrate people who are giving back to their communities in extraordinary and impactful ways in the country.
Category: Mobile & Telecoms
Ghana Poised to Attract Investors at ITU World Telecom
Accra, September 21, 2017//-Ghana’s Ministry of Communications (MoC) is leading a strategically selected delegation of local ICT players to this year’s ITU Telecom World Conference to showcase the country’s strides in the ICT sector and to attract potential investors.
Nigeria Remains the Most Mobilised Country in the World
Nigeria, September 19, 2017//-According to a recent report released by Twinpine Networks, a premium mobile advertising network, Nigeria has retained its position as the most mobilized country in the world.
EU Deploys Election Observation Mission to Liberia
In response to an invitation by the Liberian authorities, the European Union has deployed an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Liberia to observe the general elections scheduled for 10 October.
NCR Lauds Telecoms Regulator for Giving Telcos a Booster
Accra, September 15, 2015//-The Network of Communications Reporter (NCR) has lauded National Communication Authority (NCA) for permitting all telcos in the country to use their 900MHz spectrum to deploy Universal Mobile Telecommunication Systems (UMTS) and offer affordable 3G service in the unserved and underserved areas.
MTN Ghana to Partner with Insurance Firms to Boost Growth
Accra September 13, 2017 – The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Mr Ebenezer Twum Asante, has reaffirmed that the telecommunications giant is ready to partner with insurance companies to leverage technological innovations that will boost the growth of the insurance industry in the country.
Airtel Ghana Picks Capacity Africa Awards
September 13, 2017//-Airtel Ghana’s transformational CSR programme has been adjudged ‘Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative’ at the 2017 African Carrier Awards which took place in Uganda’s capital Kampala on 5th September 2017.
Liberia Signs Agreement for Mobile Money Tax Payment
Monrovia, Liberia, September 13, 2017//-The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has signed a partnership agreement with LoneStar Cell MTN, Orange Liberia and the United Bank of Africa (UBA) for the introduction of the payment of tax using mobile money, for the first time ever in Liberia.
Apple Reveals ‘leap forward’ iPhone X
September 12, 2017//-Apple has revealed a high-end smartphone with an “edge-to-edge” screen that has no physical home button.
Ghana: Airtel, Tigo Merger in Danger
…as Gov’t Wants Stake in New Entity Accra, September 11, 2017//-The Airtel, Tigo merger talks, which has been ongoing for about a year now, is in danger of being scuttled by government’s demand of a stake in the new entity to be created from the merger.