Ministry Of Communication To Partner GCTU For 1 Million Coders Program
Ghana's digital ecosystem week in review : New Fiber Optic Standards, 5,600 Fibre Cuts, Vectorization in Fintech, Government To Revive AT, NIA's new online process,
Digital Digest No.#1101011
Date: May 5 - May 12 2025
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Here are the most important news, perspectives, analysis, and insights about the Ghanaian digital ecosystem from last week
Digital governance
News updates
New Fiber Optic Standards Manual Launched
The Ghana Telecommunications industry has launched a comprehensive fiber infrastructure standards manual to serve as a guide for industry players, enhancing the quality, durability, and efficiency of the country’s fiber optic network.
Improve Regulatory Architecture Before Venturing Into High-Risk Digital Currencies – Bog Advised
Banking Consultant, Dr. Richmond Atuahene has advised the Bank of Ghana to improve the country’s banking regulatory architecture before venturing into the regulation of high-risk assets such as digital currencies. Dr. Atuahen is of the view that due to recent shocks and financial disruptions such as the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, the country will need a robust financial framework which will withstand future disruptions.
Bog Deepens Cybersecurity Collaboration, Set To Revise Key Directive At FICSOC Stakeholder Forum
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cybersecurity in the financial sector through enhanced collaboration and regulatory reform
At the Financial Industry Command Security Operations Center (FICSOC) Stakeholders Forum held in Accra, First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni underscored the central bank’s strategic alliance with the Cybersecurity Authority, aimed at protecting Ghana’s financial institutions from increasing digital threats.
Digital infrastructure and platforms
News updates
Government To Revive AT Telecom-Sam George
Mr Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, says the Government is set to revive AT Telecom, formally Airtel Tigo.These steps, he said, were also part of efforts to stabilize and grow the national telecommunication sector.
Addressing the media, after a familiarization visit to the company, Mr George acknowledged the troubled state of AT, attributing much of its current challenges to legacy issues, dating as far back as 2009.
Africa’s Largest AI-Driven Managed Security Centre Launched In Accra
The state-of-the-art facility – established by indigenous firm Virtual InfoSec Africa Limited (VIA) in partnership with Exabeam – aims to revolutionise how businesses across Africa approach cybersecurity challenges by reducing costs significantly while enhancing protection capabilities.
Ghana’s Telecom Sector Sufferred Over 5,600 Fibre Cuts In 2024
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, says Ghana recorded 5,600 fibre optic cable cuts in 2024.This widespread damage resulted in an estimated cost of US$9.2 million, equivalent to over GH¢138 million for the sector.
Ghana National Identification Authority Announces Online Only Registration for First Time Users
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced a new online process for first-time Ghana Card registration, card replacement, and updating of personal information, set to begin on Monday, 5th May 2025
DVLA, Ghana Post In Talks To Enhance License Delivery Service
Ghana Post and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) are exploring ways to strengthen their partnership aimed at improving the delivery of driver’s licences to applicants nationwide. The ongoing collaboration allows licence applicants to receive their licences at home, reducing the need for repeated visits to DVLA offices and easing the burden on customers.
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Digital finance
News updates
MTN Mobile Money Reassures Customers
“We assure all our valued customers that the cybersecurity incident has not impacted on the operation or security of our mobile money systems. No customers have lost any of their money as a result of the cybersecurity incident, our mobile money platform remains safe and secure, and customers’ funds are protected,” the statement read.
What is Vectorization in Fintech?
In finance, vectorisation can be very useful for speeding up calculations and improving, conciseness and processing efficiency since it is has faster computations and execution times; performing operations on multiple pieces of data at one go instead of one at a time.
Digital entrepreneurship
News updates
KIC Holds Business Validation Trips For 44 Startups
Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) has organised Business Validation Trips for the 44 startups currently competing in the KIC Agritech Pro Challenge.
The field visits are a critical part of the competition, designed to provide mentorship to startups while also assessing the real-world implementation of their business ideas, and their viability for funding and scale.
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Digital talents
News updates
Communications Ministry To Partner GCTU on One Million Coders Programme
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has announced a strategic collaboration between his ministry and the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) to support the ambitious One Million Coders program.
Rebuilding Our Education System To Power The Digital Economy
Education governance in Ghana is not just broken; it has been compromised by decades of politicization, nepotism, and mediocrity. We have turned one of our most strategic sectors into a reward scheme for party foot soldiers, instead of an incubator for national talent.
Youth In Anlo Constituency Receive Artificial Intelligence Training To Bridge Digital Gap
Some young people in Anlo Constituency have undergone a two-day ArtiNcial Intelligence (AI) training, aimed at deepening digital literacy and fostering innovation at the grassroots level. The training spearheaded by Mr Richard Kwami Sefe, the Member of Parliament for Anlo Constituency, is a bold and visionary move to equip constituents with 21st-century digital skills.
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