… The launch will take place at the National Communications Authority (NCA) Tower in Accra under the theme: “Advancing Ghana’s National Security and Cyber Defence Objectives through Community Media Strengthening for Cybercrime Awareness and Digital Risk Communication.” According to …
… he following officials currently hold board appointments, which the party has indicated are exempt from the resignation requirement: Johnson Asiedu Nketia — Board Chairman, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Barbara Serwaa Asamoah — Board Member, National Communications Authority …
… The stakeholder forum was attended by journalists from Western and Central Regions as well as institutions such as the Roads and Highways, EPA, Police and National Communications Authority. …
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has amended the Wholesale Electronic Communications Infrastructure (Telecommunications) Licence issued to Next Gen Infraco Limited (NGIC), removing the condition that granted the company exclusive rights to operate as Ghana’s sole provi …
… The National Communications Authority, with support from the United Nations World Food Programme, is developing Ghana’s first National Emergency Telecommunications Plan. …
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has sworn in two new members of the Governing Board of the National Communications Authority (NCA) to strengthen the Board’s capacity to provide strategic oversight of Ghana’s communications …
… Gardiner explained that the National Film Authority has already begun discussions with the Ministry of Communication, the National Media Commission, and the National Communications Authority to introduce stronger regulations for television broadcasters, particularly digital telev …
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr told the Ghana Journalists Association that media must prioritise determining what the public needs to know over maximising attention through controversy and sensationalism. He stressed that accuracy and professional judgment should not be sacrificed for speed, and that journalism's central challenge in today's environment is verifying truth amid information overload.
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr told the Ghana Journalists Association that media must prioritise determining what the public needs to know over maximising attention through controversy and sensationalism. He stressed that accuracy and professional judgment should not be sacrificed for speed, and that journalism's central challenge in today's environment is verifying truth amid information overload.
At the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th Anniversary Symposium in Accra, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, Managing Editor of Insight Newspaper, called on media practitioners to strengthen professional standards and public trust by verifying information, refusing to publish unverified allegations, and ensuring technology complements rather than replaces professional journalism judgment.
The NCA Director-General has urged journalists and media practitioners to maintain professional standards of accuracy, fairness, accountability and verification as the media industry becomes increasingly digital, emphasizing that public trust must remain central to journalism.
At Ghana Journalists Association's 77th anniversary symposium, Kwesi Pratt Jnr urged media practitioners to strengthen public trust through accurate reporting, courageous investigative work, and refusing to publish unverified allegations, arguing that media credibility is built through professional practice rather than slogans.
Telecel Ghana has introduced Eco SIM, a biodegradable card made with 90 percent less plastic than conventional SIMs while delivering the same voice, data, and MoMo services. The move addresses Ghana's plastic waste problem, where 1.1 million tonnes are generated annually, with only 5 percent collected for recycling.
Former Attorney General Godfred Dame, representing NAFCO Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has criticised the court's decision to hear proceedings during the legal vacation, arguing there is no emergency or urgency to justify the action and that compelling parties to participate in a trial during vacation goes against judicial practice.
Telecel Ghana has launched Eco SIM cards made with 90 percent less plastic than conventional SIMs while delivering the same voice, data, and MoMo services. The move addresses Ghana's plastic waste challenge, where an estimated 1.1 million tonnes of plastic waste is generated annually, with only 5 percent collected for recycling.
The Cyber Security Authority has urged Ghanaians to report suspected cyber threats before suffering financial or other losses, noting that cybercrime has evolved to target critical sectors including banking, finance, mining, energy, water systems and government institutions. The CSA encourages the public to contact its 292 call centre before taking suspicious actions online, rather than waiting until they become victims.
Telecel Ghana has introduced a biodegradable Eco-SIM made with 90 percent less plastic, delivering the same voice, data and digital experience while reducing environmental footprint. The launch aligns with global sustainability efforts, as approximately 3.7 billion physical SIM cards were manufactured globally in 2024.
MTN Ghana cut tariffs across voice calls, data bundles, and device financing within 24 hours of the Ghana Revenue Authority's revised VAT Act taking effect on January 1, mirroring a 1.9 percentage point reduction in the effective VAT rate.
MTN Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to digital inclusion, economic growth and community development through investments in network expansion and enterprise solutions as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. The company accounts for about six per cent of the country's total tax revenue and plans to invest US$1.1 billion over the next period.
Telecel Ghana has introduced the Eco-SIM, a biodegradable SIM card made with 90 per cent less plastic, to reduce environmental impact while maintaining the same connectivity services. The move addresses the scale of global SIM production—3.7 billion physical SIMs were manufactured in 2024—and Ghana's 43 million active mobile SIM users.
MTN Ghana generated approximately GH¢14.9 billion in service revenue in the first half of 2026, up from GH¢11.3 billion in the same period of 2025, and reported profit before tax of about GH¢7.4 billion. The article raises questions about whether customers are receiving corresponding improvements in network quality, affordability, and service in return for their increasing expenditure.
Telecel Ghana has launched biodegradable Eco-SIM cards made with 90 per cent less plastic, offering customers a more environmentally sustainable connectivity option while reducing single-use plastic waste and landfill contribution.
Ghana's mobile money and digital payments sector has grown faster than public confidence in it, creating a trust gap that could stall the country's cash-lite ambitions, according to media-led forums in July that brought together regulators, banks, fintechs, and cybersecurity experts to discuss the relationship between trust and fraud in digital finance.
The Deputy Minister for Communication launched the National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project to equip community media practitioners with skills to educate the public on cyber hygiene, online safety, and digital fraud prevention, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The initiative aims to address cybersecurity challenges including mobile money fraud, identity theft, and misinformation through collaboration among government, media, security agencies and local communities.
Deputy Minister Mohammed Adams Sukparu has said cybersecurity must be treated as a key economic, governance and national security priority for Ghana to achieve successful digital transformation, stressing that public trust is central to building a resilient digital economy.
The government has launched the National Community Media Cyber Capability Building Project to equip community journalists with skills to combat cybercrime and promote digital safety. The initiative, launched by the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation in partnership with the Cyber Security Authority, aims to strengthen community media's role in cybercrime awareness and digital risk communication.
At a stakeholder engagement in Sunyani, telecom giant MTN said its mobile money network supports over 600,000 livelihoods and outlined an ambitious vision for the next 30 years focused on digital inclusion, including expansion of its network to remote areas and a shift toward cashless transactions.
Ghana's National Communications Authority has extended the deadline for 5G spectrum licence applications in the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz frequencies, and published a Consolidated Response addressing questions from prospective applicants to ensure transparency in the licensing process.
The Internet Society Ghana Chapter has urged stronger policy and regulatory reforms to support community networks as a way to expand internet access in underserved and rural areas. The call was made at a Ghana Community Networks Policy Dialogue in Accra, where Dr Maud Ashong Elliot, president of ISOC Ghana, identified challenges including inadequate infrastructure, high costs, unreliable electricity, and limited digital skills.
A national initiative to strengthen cybersecurity capacity of community media practitioners will launch on August 3, implemented by the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation in partnership with the Cyber Security Authority, with Czech Republic embassy support. The project aims to equip journalists, editors, broadcasters and bloggers with skills to report on cybersecurity issues, combat misinformation, and promote digital safety.
MobileMoney Fintech LTD has launched the Ride with MoMo campaign in partnership with Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems to transition commercial drivers from cash to digital payment practices via the MoMo Merchant Wallet and GhQR platform. The campaign aims to help drivers formalise their businesses, keep proper records, and build transaction histories for future access to financial services.
Nine of the NDC's 24 national executives hold full-time government positions and were required to resign by June to seek re-election in December 2026 elections, but none have publicly confirmed resignation, raising questions over party compliance with its governance rules.
Ghana's National Communications Authority has invited applications for 5G network spectrum licenses from Mobile Network Operators, MVNOs, BWA providers, ISPs, and 100% Ghanaian-owned new entrants, with a deadline of August 5, 2026. Applicants must submit certificates of incorporation, data protection registration, tax clearance, and SSNIT documentation.
Ghana's National Communications Authority has invited applications from MNOs, MVNOs, BWA providers, ISPs, and Ghanaian-owned new entrants to operate 5G networks. The deadline for applications is August 5, 2026, and applicants must submit certificates from the Registrar of Companies, Data Protection Commission, a Tax Clearance Certificate, and SSNIT registration where applicable.
MTN Ghana's Chief Internal Audit and Forensic Officer says the company recognises stakeholders' contribution to its success as it marks 30 years in operation. He noted that what was once challenging, such as phone calls between Takoradi and Cape Coast, is now effortless, and that MTN's progress reflects Ghana's digital transformation story.
The National Communications Authority has amended the wholesale 5G licence issued to Next Gen Infraco Limited, removing its exclusive rights as Ghana's sole provider of wholesale 5G infrastructure. The NCA said the decision was taken in the public interest to support a competitive wholesale 5G market that promotes investment, innovation, and wider access to advanced communications services.
Recent flooding exposed the critical role telecommunications play in emergency response, though Ghana's mobile networks did not experience nationwide collapse. The opinion piece argues that communications networks are as essential as roads, electricity and water, and their resilience is vital to disaster response capacity.
The Minister for Communication has sworn in Prof. Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako and Alhaji Abdul-Rauf Tanko Ibrahim to the National Communications Authority's Governing Board, replacing two late members and strengthening its capacity for strategic oversight of Ghana's communications and digital technology sector.