TechFocus24 is a Ghana-based technology news publisher covering the country’s and Africa’s digital economy. Its newsroom tracks telecoms, mobile money and fintech, internet policy and regulation, enterprise technology, and consumer gadgets. It publishes breaking news, explanatory analysis, opinion columns, product reviews and buying guides, alongside podcasts and occasional video explainers. The outlet is noted for sustained reporting on Ghana’s telecom market and regulatory debates, including SIM registration, spectrum and 4G/5G rollout, data pricing and consumer protection. Launched during the first year of the COVID‑19 pandemic and rebranded from TechGH24 in February 2023, the platform aims to make complex technology issues understandable for general readers, industry professionals and policymakers. TechFocus24 is led by founder and managing editor Samuel Nii Narku Dowuona, a veteran ICT reporter whose work has been recognised with multiple industry honours: ICT Reporter of the Year at the Ghana Information Technology & Telecoms Awards (2021 and 2024) and overall winner at MTN Ghana’s 25th Anniversary Bright Media Awards in 2022. Beyond national coverage, the outlet reports from regional industry gatherings and examines how global developments shape African markets. Its Squeak consumer column and regular service journalism reflect a practical focus: helping audiences understand how technology works, why it matters and what to do next.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Accra, Ghana
Year the organization started publishing:
2022
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Explanatory journalism
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Podcast
YouTube

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
5,555
YouTube number of followers:
310

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Samuel Dowuona
Directors:
Samuel Dowuona (CEO)

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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