Also known as: NCA
Regulatory authority established in 1996 to oversee Ghana's telecommunications and broadcasting sectors, managing spectrum allocation and service quality standards.
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Business & Financial Times
… MTN’s SMP designation enables the National Communications Authority (NCA) to enforce the provisions of the Electronic Communications Act 2008, such as setting a price floor or ceiling for associated mobile money costs so as to maintain a competitive market and level the playing f …
Combating mobile money/digital fraud in Ghana: ‘Strategies for securing digital payments’Joy Online
… The National Communications Authority (NCA) The NCA similarly attempted to stonewall the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) by demanding GHS 2,000 to release information on the closure of certain radio stations. …
THE LAW 101: Illegal extortionate RTI fees weaponised by rogue institutions against transparencyJoy Online
… Madam Mavis Ampah Sintim-Misa, Board Chair of the National Communications Authority, said Ghana had evolved into a high-capacity digital economy with more than 44 million mobile subscriptions and about 30 million active data subscriptions. …
Ghana positions itself as preferred outsourcing hub at London roundtableBusiness & Financial Times
… Every mobile network operator should hand over anonymized, real-time signaling anomaly data -like SS7 glitches or sudden spikes in local SIM activity to a central fraud monitoring system run by the National Communications Authority. …
The dropped call that cost millions: SIM Boxes, silent landlords, and the law that won’t actJoy Online
… The Acting Director-General further explained that one of the key challenges in drafting the bill has been managing regulatory overlaps between institutions such as the Data Protection Commission and the National Communications Authority (NCA). …
Novel consultation process on bill caused public confusion – Acting NITA bossJoy Online
… The event, organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and The MakersPlace, was in collaboration with Google, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, GIS, the National Communications Authority …
Ghana’s tech prodigies set for Geneva after triumphant ‘Robotics for Good’ national qualifiersJoy Online
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 PresidentJoy Online
… 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 – GIBAJoy Online
… 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 jobsThe Ghanaian Times
… The National Communications Authority (National Communications Authority) has now openly acknowledged what many consumers experience daily. …
Poor telecom services: NCA signals tougher action on operatorsAn analysis examines digital fraud risks in Ghana's growing mobile money ecosystem, noting that fraudsters are developing sophisticated techniques to exploit vulnerabilities, particularly in developing economies with weaker regulatory frameworks.
22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An analysis examines digital fraud risks in Ghana's growing mobile money ecosystem, noting that fraudsters are developing sophisticated techniques to exploit vulnerabilities, particularly in developing economies with weaker regulatory frameworks.
22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Right to Information Act guarantees free access to official information, capping reproduction costs at 38 pesewas per A4 page, yet institutions including the Electoral Commission, Registrar of Companies, and Ghana Meteorological Agency are demanding illegal charges ranging from thousands of cedis, undermining constitutional transparency rights.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana hosted a Global Business Services Executive Roundtable in London to present Ghana as a competitive outsourcing and digital services destination. Senior government officials, industry leaders, and investors discussed Ghana's talent pool, digital infrastructure, and supportive policies as advantages for serving UK and European markets.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Hidden technology setups called SIM boxes are causing Ghana's telecommunications sector to lose roughly GHS 300 million yearly through fraud schemes that intercept international calls and divert revenue.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Acting Director-General of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) says the broad stakeholder consultation approach taken in developing the proposed NITA Bill, while intended to strengthen the policy framework, has contributed to public misunderstanding about the draft legislation's status and content.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
B-Weh Schools and Right to Dream won the Junior and Senior categories at Ghana's 2026 Robotics for Good Youth Challenge national qualifiers, held at Ghana International School in Accra, and will compete in Geneva. The competition, organized by the ITU and The MakersPlace with partners including Google and the FAO, challenged 50 teams of 400 young people to design technology-driven solutions for food security and agriculture.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →