Weekly Newsletter

MTN Ghana and the University of Ghana have signed a formal agreement aimed at bridging the gap between industry and academia to develop digital talent in the country. The partnership creates a direct institutional link between Ghana's largest telecom operator and one of its leading universities.

Wobil Technologies, a student-founded startup born out of KNUST, is deploying solar-powered agricultural machinery to serve smallholder rice farmers in Ghana. The venture represents a locally rooted agritech intervention targeting mechanisation access for small-scale producers.

CSA calls for broader cross-sector collaboration spanning fintechs, telcos and government agencies to combat cybercrime

The Development Bank Ghana has disbursed over GH¢2.5 billion across five years, targeting agriculture, manufacturing, and women-led firms. More than 60% of the total lending went to women-owned businesses, providing a concrete financing data point for founders and investors tracking institutional capital flows in Ghana.

Fund II close confirmed at $84M with Ghana-eligible startups in scope, now reported with additional context of a global venture slowdown backdrop.

MTN Group has entered a strategic partnership aimed at building AI-ready digital infrastructure across Africa. The development carries direct relevance for Ghana given MTN Ghana's scale and market position as a top revenue contributor to the group.

Ghana's government has announced plans to develop a 150-acre air cargo hub at Tamale Airport, targeting agri-export logistics and supply chain infrastructure for northern Ghana. The project is positioned as a strategic intervention to improve agricultural commodity movement from the north.