Ghana’s internet penetration rate stood at 53.0% of the total population at the start of 2022, as 16.99 million internet users were recorded in January 2022.

According to the Digital 2023 Global Overview Report, internet users in Ghana increased by 350,000 (+2.1 percent) between 2021 and 2022.

The report further revealed that 15.07 million people in Ghana did not use the internet at the start of 2022, meaning that 47.0% of the population remained offline at the beginning of the year.

Ghana’s total population stood at 32.06 million in January 2022.

The report, however, said “issues relating to COVID-19 continue to impact research into internet adoption, so actual internet user figures may be higher than the published numbers suggest”.

Social media users stood at 8.80m in January 2022

Meanwhile, the report stated that there were 8.80 million social media users in Ghana in January 2022.

The number of social media users in Ghana at the start of 2022 was equivalent to 27.4% of the total population.

But the report said it’s important to note that social media users may not represent unique individuals.

Source: MyJoyOnline

The Institute recognized Vodafone Ghana as a Top Employer in Ghana five years ago and in the four subsequent years thereafter as Top Employer in Ghana and Africa.

Each year, the Top Employers Institute identifies organizations that put their people first through exceptional HR policies.

The Institute’s certification programme is based on the results of the HR Best Practices Survey, which covers six HR domains and 20 topics, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion, and Well-being.

Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink said, “Uncertain economic times bring out the best in people and organizations. And we have witnessed this in our Top Employers Certification Programme this year: exceptional performance from the certified Top Employers 2023.

“These employers have always demonstrated that they care for the development and well-being oftheir people. By doing so, they collectively enhance the world of work. We are proud to announce and celebrate this year’s group of leading people-oriented employers: the Top Employers 2023.”

“We are honored to be recognized as a Top Employer for Ghana and Africa, 2023 by Top Employers Institute,” said Hannah Ashiokai Akrong, Vodafone Ghana’s Director of Human Resources.

“It is a testament to our commitment to creating a positive and inclusive working environment for our employees. We believe that investing in our people is not only the right thing to do, but it also drives the success of our organization.”

This remarkable achievement re-affirms Vodafone as a leader in exceptional HR policies and outstanding working conditions and highlights the organization’s dedication to a better world of work through excellent people practices, even during uncertain economic times.

Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognizing excellence in People Practices. Through the Top Employers Institute Certification Programme, participating companies can be validated, certified, and recognized as an employer of choice.

Established over 30 years ago, Top Employers Institute has certified 2,053 organisations in 121 countries/regions.

These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of over 9.5 million employees globally.

Source: MyJoyOnline

The National Communications Authority (NCA) says it has granted approval for the transfer of the 70% majority shares in Vodafone Ghana to Telecel group.

The Bank of Ghana as part of efforts to facilitate more efficient payments and encourage a seamless transition to a cash-lite society, has reviewed upwardly, the limits set on daily transactions and the maximum account balances on mobile money wallets.