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Ghana has emerged as one of Africa’s top digital performers, recording the strongest year-on-year improvement in the 2025 Digital Nations and Society Index (DNSI) and Digital Policy and Regulatory Index (DPRI), according to a report presented at the GSMA Ministerial Programme during the Mobile World Congress.
The Senior Director of Economics at GSMA Intelligence, Kalvin Bahia, highlighted Ghana’s remarkable progress, attributing it to the abolition of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) and the adoption of technology neutrality in spectrum licensing. These reforms have driven measurable improvements in digital adoption and policy effectiveness, propelling Ghana to a composite score above 50% – a threshold associated with advanced digital ecosystems.
Ghana’s gains were driven by the repeal of the E-Levy, which removed a cost barrier to digital financial transactions, and the transition to technology neutrality, allowing operators to refarm existing spectrum bands for advanced mobile broadband services.
These reforms have improved network quality, expanded 4G coverage, and increased mobile money usage.
The GSMA analysis emphasizes that Africa’s digital development depends on infrastructure rollout and enabling policy frameworks that unlock adoption and innovation.
Ghana’s performance demonstrates the impact of regulatory reform, affordability, and evidence-based policymaking.
Ghana’s achievement positions it as a regional digital leader, joining a select group of African countries with mature digital ecosystems.
The government’s focus on regulatory modernization, infrastructure flexibility, and inclusive digital finance is expected to consolidate gains in future rankings.
