Also known as: Hon Sam George · Samuel George
Sam George — Communications Minister announcing MTN fibre broadband price cuts and defending the National Information Technology Agency bill.
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Joy Online
… The current Minister, Hon Sam George, and his team at the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations deserve sincere recognition for their ambition to address the issue. …
Regulating tomorrow’s Ghana today: A case for getting the NITA Bill rightJoy Online
… The anniversary was jointly launched by the Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, Mr Sam George, and MTN Ghana’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Stephen Blewett. …
MTN Ghana marks 30 years with landmark anniversary launch in AccraBusiness & Financial Times
… He was arrested for allegedly using AI technology to produce pictures of President John Mahama, Felix Ofuso Kwakye (Minister of Government Communication) and Sam George (Minister of Communication) dressed in feminine attires designed in LGBTQI colours. …
Development Discourse with Amos Safo: Ghana is descending to the culture of silenceInterior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak said the specific warning about torrential rains that triggered devastating floods across parts of Ghana was issued at 11 pm on Sunday, when most Ghanaians were asleep, making emergency preparations more difficult. At least nine people died and widespread destruction occurred to homes, businesses and infrastructure.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak said the specific warning about torrential rains that triggered devastating floods across parts of Ghana was issued at 11 pm on Sunday, when most Ghanaians were asleep, making emergency preparations more difficult. At least nine people died and widespread destruction occurred to homes, businesses and infrastructure.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak apologised to Ghanaians following devastating floods that claimed nine lives and destroyed homes and property after Monday's torrential rains. He acknowledged the government could have done more but noted that the specific alert for Monday's downpour only came late Sunday night, and said steps were taken to coordinate emergency messages to mobile phone users.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Sam George announced substantial reductions in MTN Ghana's fibre broadband prices, following government engagement with the company. A 100 Mbps unlimited package will now cost GH¢299 per month, down from GH¢987, while new packages include 300 Mbps for GH¢444 and 500 Mbps for GH¢999.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin has rejected the claim that Parliament becomes functus officio after passing legislation, asserting that the House has constitutional and procedural powers to revisit bills before they are presented to the President for assent, and that Parliament has established post-passage procedures to correct errors and reconsider decisions.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ranking Member Matthew Nyindam told Communications Minister Sam George to focus on reducing data costs and improving digital access rather than advancing a proposed policy requiring identity verification to access pornographic websites. Nyindam argued that Ghanaian voters expected economic relief in the digital space, not controversial policy proposals.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Alban Bagbin disclosed that he was taken aback when Parliament passed the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill while he was away on official duties, as he had only instructed legislators to begin consideration of it on Friday, May 29.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The MP for Akwatia says President Mahama will give assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, which Parliament passed on 29 May and seeks to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, regardless of any legal challenges.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel George defended the proposed National Information Technology Agency (NITA) bill against industry criticism, arguing that concerns about missing investment and funding details stem from misunderstanding Ghana's legislative process. He explained that such implementation details would be addressed through a Legislative Instrument after Parliament passes the bill, not within the substantive bill itself.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliament has passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which seeks to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities, advocacy and the promotion of non-conventional sexual relations and family values, including penalties for same-sex relations and sanctions against those promoting LGBTQ+ activities. The bill has drawn strong support from conservative and religious groups but criticism from human rights organisations and sections of the international community, with detractors warning it could undermine constitutional rights including freedom of expression and association.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Storyteller Jeffrey Nortey has announced a live storytelling experience titled "3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey" scheduled for June 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the National Theatre, bringing his digital stories to a stage audience.
29 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An opinion piece argues that while Ghana's government has a valid legal basis for the National Information Technology Authority Bill 2025 under existing acts and subsidiary legislation, the country should focus on whether the approach serves a thriving digital economy, not merely on legal validity or political debate.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana, the country's largest telecommunications company, officially launched its 30th anniversary celebrations at its headquarters in Accra under the theme "30 Years of Progress, Powered by You." The launch, jointly led by the Minister of Communication and Digitalisation and MTN Ghana's CEO, sets the tone for year-long activities honouring customers, employees, partners, and communities.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Amos Safo argues that Ghana is deviating from democratic rule and faces descent into authoritarianism, citing spate of arrests of opposition supporters and others expressing views on social media. He contends that free speech is being criminalised and Ghana's post-1992 democratic reputation is being dissipated.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →