By Elizabeth PUNSU
AmaliTech Ghana has opened a new branch in Kumasi, its third in the country.
It adds to the Takoradi and Accra branches where the company has been operating since its establishment in 2019.
The new branch is a testament of AmaliTech’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity and global impact. It meets the needs of partners like Deustche Telekom and GIZ.
Senior Vice President-Technology and Innovation, Deutsche Telekom, Janine Rensmann, speaking at a ceremony to formally inaugurate the Kumasi branch described the collaboration with AmaliTech as a testament to the shared values and mutual goals of both organisations.
She mentioned further that by leveraging talents in the country with opportunities in Europe, the partnership is actively addressing skill shortages in the technology sector globally.
“By connecting Deutsche Telekom with Ghana’s exceptional talent we can really work on skill shortages in Europe. It will help big time. AmaliTech’s vision, again, is also training university graduates with tech skills, empowering them with world-class tech knowledge and connecting them to other markets.
“We do benefit from that at Deutsche Telekom – being able to tap into that talent and profit from AmaliTech’s infrastructure,” Ms. Janine said.
She further noted that the ecosystem AmaliTech is offering goes far beyond giving out jobs; rather, they are expressing commitment to society and prepping a workforce for the future.
“It does open a pathway to very vibrant markets for us, fostering innovation and growth. I am confident that when we do this together, we will continue driving all of that skill development; we will continue getting colleagues from Ghana to the world market and contribute to a very productive world,” she said.
Speaking on AmaliTech’s rapid growth, the company’s CEO, Martin Hecker, highlighted its ambitious expansion plans.
“We are now 500 strong and, within a year, we aim to double that number. When I started this journey, my vision was to create 10,000 jobs, and we are on the right path. Kumasi is a key cornerstone for this growth, and we are committed to expanding our impact,” Mr. Hecker said.
Mr. Hecker indicated that with advancements in Generative AI and the evolving tech landscape, AmaliTech is focused on ensuring that its workforce remains competitive.
“The software engineering industry is transforming rapidly. Reports suggest that AI is challenging human expertise, but our goal is to continuously upskill and ensure our professionals are of an international standard,” he said.
He further noted that despite its rapid expansion, AmaliTech has maintained a strong culture of collaboration and inclusivity.
The Component Manager of Invest for Jobs at GIZ, Simon Hochstein, also mentioned that the support of GIZ’s flagship ‘Invest for Jobs’ project has led to training over 900 Ghanaians and the creation of over 350 decent jobs – within AmaliTech and other companies.
With this, AmaliTech has become a recognised IT centre of excellence, thereby getting the country’s tech talents into the global market.
As part of its ongoing cooperation, AmaliTech played a key role in launching the Business Outsourcing Services Association-Ghana during November 2024. This initiative, established in collaboration with government and the business processing and outsourcing sector, aims to improve the industry-landscape, attract more clients and generate additional employment opportunities.
