{
  "id": 15273723,
  "title": "Ghana needs AI engineers and data scientists, not just computing infrastructure – Hubtel CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/ghana-needs-ai-engineers-and-data-scientists-not-just-computing",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-17T20:27:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-needs-ai-engineers-and-data-scientists-not-just-computing-infrastructure-hubtel-ceo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alex Bram, Chief Executive Officer of Hubtel, has called on Ghana's government to not only invest in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure but also to prioritize funding for the development of skilled professionals in the field. Bram warns that Ghana's shortage of engineers, data scientists, and technical personnel could hinder the country's progress in building a competitive AI industry. He emphasizes that while infrastructure is crucial, it is equally important to develop the human resources needed to design, operate, and maintain AI systems. Bram stresses the need to focus on building expertise in machine learning, data science, and data centre management as Ghana prepares to establish a national AI compute centre. He draws on Hubtel's own experience to highlight the challenges they faced in recruiting qualified machine learning engineers despite offering competitive salaries. Bram believes that addressing this skills gap is essential for Ghana to compete in the rapidly growing global AI economy. The discussions at the upcoming Digital Economy Forum will explore the implications of AI technology for Ghana's workforce and will feature industry leaders such as the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, and the Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins. The forum will air live on JoyNews and Joy 99.7 FM on October 21, 2026.",
  "summary": "The Chief Executive Officer of Hubtel, Alex Bram, has urged the government to match its planned investments in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure with funding for specialised training, warning that Ghana’s shortage of skilled professionals could undermine efforts to develop a competitive AI industry. He believes investment in computing infrastructure alone will not be sufficient to […]",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Ghana needs AI engineers and data scientists, not just computing infrastructure – Hubtel CEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/ghana-needs-ai-engineers-and-data-scientists-not-just-computing-15274987",
        "published": "2026-10-17T20:27:13.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}