{
  "id": 7590103,
  "title": "MTN Ghana expands DigiFest to drive digital innovation and skills development",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/mtn-ghana-expands-digifest-to-drive-digital-innovation-and-skills",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T10:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/mtn-ghana-expands-digifest-to-drive-digital-innovation-and-skills-development/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MTN Ghana has extended its DigiFest initiative to run for nearly two months in 2026, aiming to foster digital innovation and skill development in the country's digital ecosystem. The initiative, which began with a three-day technology fair, will feature conferences, workshops, masterclasses, focus groups and immersive experiences, culminating in the conclusion of an AI hackathon.\n\nChief Digital Officer Ibrahim Misto of MTN Ghana stated that the company is leveraging DigiFest to foster collaboration within Ghana's digital ecosystem and create greater value for customers. He emphasized that MTN is orchestrating digital innovations and seeking ways to add value and benefits to customers throughout their digital experiences.\n\nA key focus of this year's DigiFest is artificial intelligence, with MTN Ghana collaborating with the University of Ghana to host an AI hackathon. The hackathon aims to develop solutions using local languages and explore how AI can address challenges in various sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and industry.\n\nMisto highlighted that the expanded DigiFest 2026 will provide capacity-building opportunities for SMEs and entrepreneurs through masterclasses and other initiatives. The programme will also feature gaming, UI/UX, and AI conferences, reflecting MTN Ghana's commitment to driving digital transformation through collaboration with partners across the technology ecosystem.",
  "summary": "MTN Ghana has launched the second edition of its DigiFest initiative, bringing together startups, technology companies, academia and other ecosystem players to promote digital innovation and develop solutions for businesses and consumers. The initiative, which began with a three-day technology fair, will run through October and feature conferences, workshops, masterclasses, focus groups and…",
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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."
}