{
  "id": 6977946,
  "title": "Ericsson celebrates 150 years of global innovation, 30 years of partnership and digital transformation in Ghana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/ericsson-celebrates-150-years-of-global-innovation-30-years-of-6977946",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-12T19:19:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ericsson-celebrates-150-years-of-global-innovation-30-years-of-partnership-and-digital-transformation-in-ghana/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ericsson marked its 150th anniversary and 30 years of partnership in Ghana, highlighting its pivotal role in the nation's telecommunications evolution. Since entering the Ghanaian market in 1996, the company has been a cornerstone in the country's digital transformation, launching the first commercial GSM network and driving advancements such as 3G, 4G, rural coverage solutions, and mobile financial services that have empowered communities and businesses across Ghana.\n\nThis milestone celebrates a long-standing partnership between Ericsson and Ghana's government, telecommunications industry, and society, reflecting on shared heritage while looking ahead to the future of digital innovation. Ericsson's technology has provided critical infrastructure supporting consumers, enterprises, and public sector institutions, enabling the country's digitalization journey.\n\nMajda Lahlou Kassi, Vice President and Head of Ericsson West and Southern Africa, emphasized the company's 30-year journey in Ghana, stating, \"Our 30-year journey in Ghana is a testament to the shared belief in the potential of connectivity and the powerful partnerships we have forged over the years.\" She added that the anniversary marks not just a celebration of the past but a renewed commitment to Ghana's future, with a focus on co-creating solutions to accelerate digitalization and foster innovation.\n\nRostand Njomgang, Head of Cluster Central Ericsson West and Southern Africa, highlighted Ericsson's dedication to advancing skills development and investing in the ecosystem to support Ghana's ambition to become a digital leader. The next chapter in connectivity, characterized by 5G, AI, and cloud innovation, holds immense promise, and Ericsson is proud to be a partner in realizing this vision.\n\nThis celebration ties Ericsson's global heritage with a deeply local story of progress, underscoring the company's long-standing commitment to evolving Ghana's telecommunications ecosystem and shaping the nation's digital future.",
  "summary": "Rostand Njomgang, Head of Cluster Central Ericsson West and Southern Africa, says: “For 150 years, Ericsson has been driven by the idea that communication can change the world. In Ghana, we have seen this become a reality. Our technology has helped bridge distances, empower entrepreneurs, and connect communities. As we look ahead, we are dedicated to advancing skills development and investing in…",
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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."
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