The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) is calling on the National Communications Authority to reconsider its directive reducing the maximum transmission coverage radius for commercial FM stations to 45 kilometres. …
GIBA calls on NCA to review FM coverage restriction directive – GIBA PresidentGhana Minute.
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- May 2026
… He argued that regulation led by the National Communications Authority must evolve to match this new environment. …
Future of Ghana’s media will be defined by AI, digital disruption and regulatory reform – GIBA… Rounding up the High‑Level Government–Industry Roundtable, Madam Mavis Ampah‑Sintim‑Misa, Board Chair of the National Communications Authority (NCA) and a Board Member of BOSAG, reminded participants that Ghana has reached a stage in the BPO and GBS industry where it is no longer …
BOSAG, Gov’t aligns to scale Ghana’s BPO & GBS sector and create 100,000 jobs… The National Communications Authority (National Communications Authority) has now openly acknowledged what many consumers experience daily. …
Poor telecom services: NCA signals tougher action on operators… country’s history,” he said Awudu added that, “From a broadcasting environment once dominated almost entirely by state-owned media, Ghana has developed into one of Africa’s most vibrant and pluralistic media ecosystems.” The establishment of the National Communications Authority …
Evolution of Ghana’s broadcasting industry paved way for the private media – GIBA President… According to the National Communications Authority (NCA) Fourth Quarter Report for 2025, Ghana currently has 784 authorised FM radio stations operating across the country. …
Editorial: Media Pluralism Must Drive Citizenship Education… Among the entities listed as non-compliant were the Minerals Development Fund, Metro Mass Transit, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, Minerals Commission, National Communications Authority, District Assemblies Common Fund, Lands Commission, Youth Employment Agency, Ghana Broadc …
61 out of 185 SOEs met April 30 deadline for submitting 2025 financial statements… Harbours Authority, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, the Volta River Authority, the Ghana Revenue Authority, the National Health Insurance Authority, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the National Communications Authority …
Ghana’s Appointment Addiction: Why the State cannot function when everything depends on who won the electionCSquared, the leading pan-African technology company building open-access broadband infrastructure, today announced the renewal of its operating licence in Ghana by the National Communications Authority (NCA), reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to Ghana and its broade …
CSquared renews Ghana licence to advance digital transformation- April 2026
… Elsewhere, the National Communications Authority (NCA) produced a resilient display to hold Union Ghana to a 0-0 draw, despite playing much of the game with 10 men. …
UGCFL26 WEEK 9: Wilmar snatch late winner as Ghana Airports earn first victory
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GIBA urges NCA to reconsider FM coverage radius restriction
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Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association calls on the National Communications Authority to review its directive limiting commercial FM stations' transmission coverage to 45 kilometres, citing impact on audience reach, advertising revenue, and market competitiveness. The NCA says the policy aims to reduce signal interference and create space for new frequencies in underserved communities.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
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GIBA urges NCA to reconsider FM coverage radius restriction
Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association calls on the National Communications Authority to review its directive limiting commercial FM stations' transmission coverage to 45 kilometres, citing impact on audience reach, advertising revenue, and market competitiveness. The NCA says the policy aims to reduce signal interference and create space for new frequencies in underserved communities.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's media sector faces AI and digital disruption pressures
Ghana's broadcasting industry is undergoing digital transformation shaped by artificial intelligence, convergence with streaming and social media, and changing audience behaviour. GIBA President Abdulai Awudu warned that regulators and media owners must adapt quickly to address misinformation, declining standards, and sustainability challenges posed by emerging technologies and digital-first platforms operating outside traditional regulatory structures.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
BOSAG, government align to scale Ghana's BPO/GBS sector
The Business Outsourcing Services Association Ghana (BOSAG) has called for stronger government backing to accelerate growth of Ghana's Business Process Outsourcing and Global Business Services sector, with the aim of positioning the country as a competitive global outsourcing destination and creating 100,000 new jobs for young Ghanaians.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
NCA signals stricter oversight of telecom operators' service quality
The National Communications Authority has acknowledged persistent consumer complaints about dropped calls, weak coverage and slow internet speeds, signalling it will hold telecom operators accountable for improving service delivery through monitored improvement roadmaps and tightened quality-of-service benchmarks.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's broadcasting evolved from state control to diverse private sector
Ghana's broadcasting sector has transformed from a state-dominated system into one of West Africa's most diverse and competitive media landscapes through liberalisation and regulatory reform, according to the GIBA President. The 1992 Constitution guaranteed media freedom and enabled private participation, while the establishment of the National Communications Authority in 1996 provided the regulatory framework for private radio and television stations.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 15 May
Media pluralism essential to Ghana's citizenship education
The Chronicle editorial argues that Ghana's media, mandated by Chapter 12 of the 1992 Constitution to educate the public and uphold democratic accountability, has expanded significantly—comprising 784 FM radio stations, 132 television stations, and numerous newspapers and online platforms—and must continue to strengthen citizenship education.
15 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Government targets 70 percent 5G coverage by March 2027
Ghana's government has set a target of 70 percent nationwide 5G population coverage by March 2027, aligned with the country's 70th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Communications said the target requires collaboration between government, regulators, and industry players, including mobile network operators and infrastructure providers.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 12 May
Only 61 of 185 state entities met financial statement deadline
As of May 1, only 61 out of 185 state-owned enterprises and specified entities submitted their 2025 financial statements to SIGA by the April 30 deadline, representing a 32% compliance rate. More than 100 entities had neither submitted statements nor provided reasons for delays.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
Ghana's governance structure empties all state boards upon election
On inauguration day, Ghana's Presidential Transitions Act automatically removes all board members from every state-owned enterprise simultaneously, requiring the new government to undertake months-long appointment cycles that consume significant political energy and administrative bandwidth.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 1 May
CSquared renews Ghana operating licence for broadband expansion
CSquared, a pan-African technology company, has renewed its operating licence in Ghana through the National Communications Authority, reinforcing its commitment to scaling open-access broadband infrastructure across West Africa. The company has deployed 1,928 km of fibre infrastructure across Ghana and is building a cross-border fibre network aimed at interconnecting all 15 ECOWAS markets.
1 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Monday 27 April
Wilmar wins late; Ghana Airports claim first victory
In Week 9 of the UG Corporate Football League, Wilmar secured a 1-0 win over Telecel Ghana with a stoppage-time free-kick from Roland A. Mensah, while Ghana Airports Company Limited recorded their first victory of the season with a 1-0 defeat of Zenith Bank FC. Group B saw several draws, including NCA holding Union Ghana 0-0 despite playing with 10 men after a red card.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Community networks offer sustainable path to rural internet access
Rural and remote communities in Ghana struggle with limited internet access despite digital transformation progress in urban areas. Community networks—locally built and managed internet infrastructures—are presented as a sustainable solution to bridge the digital divide and expand connectivity to underserved areas.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →