Also known as: Minister Sam George · Hon. Samuel Nartey George · Mr George · Mr. George · Mr Samuel Nartey George · Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George · Karl George
Communications Minister championing Ghana's digital transformation, fintech development, and coding skills initiative through government-private sector collaboration.
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Joy Online
The floor of Parliament was transformed into a theatrical arena of political wit today, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, when the MP for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, took a friendly swipe at the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP). …
[Video]: “Did you lack GH¢50k to get the best minister award?” — Tolon MP fires hilarious shots at Sam GeorgeJoy Online
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has underscored the importance of digital infrastructure in safeguarding press freedom and strengthening democratic governance in Ghana. …
Sam George stresses link between digital infrastructure and press freedomJoy Online
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has donated 10 laptops to the Parliament of Ghana as part of efforts to enhance digital efficiency within the legislative arm of government. …
Sam George donates 10 laptops to Parliament to support digital operationsDaily Guide
Deborah Vanessa Musician, Deborah Vanessa, popularly known as Sister Derby, has criticised Communications Minister, Samuel Nartey George, over his description of homosexuality as a mental illness. …
Sister Derby Blasts Sam George Over Homosexuality ClaimsDaily Guide
… The endorsement comes after the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, announced that cabinet is working on a policy that would require users to verify their age and identity before accessing adult websites. …
CRI Backs ID Checks For Porn SitesDaily Guide
… The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, who represented President John Dramani Mahama, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to media freedom and freedom of expression. …
Gina Blay, Kwabena Yeboah, Others Get GJA HonoursJoy Online
… Already, leading members on the side of the Majority, including the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, and Co-Sponsor of the bill, Samuel Nartey George, have indicated their rejection of the appeal from the Speaker to re-consider the bill, for a second passage.
Speaker’s claim that Parliament did not suspend order 172 (1) before passing anti-LGBTQI+ bill is FALSE!Joy Online
The Deputy Chief of Staff, Stan Dogbe, has responded to criticisms directed at the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, following the announcement of a proposed policy requiring users to verify their identity before accessing porn …
Deputy Chief of Staff defends proposed porn site ID verificationJoy Online
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), has declared that while a free press remains a foundational pillar of democratic governance, the state will draw an uncompromising line against the weaponisation of fake news. …
‘Free press is a pillar of governance, but fake news won’t be shielded’ – Sam GeorgeJoy Online
… President John Dramani Mahama was represented by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, who served as Special Guest of Honour. …
Multimedia Group COO Ken Ansah honoured by GJA with Media Development AwardMobileMoney FinTech Limited has launched the MoMo FinTech Lab, a programme providing intensive bootcamp training, zonal hackathons, and mentorship to innovators, startups, students, developers and industry players to develop fintech solutions. Selected teams will compete for cash prizes of GH¢100,000, GH¢50,000 and GH¢30,000.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
MobileMoney FinTech Limited has launched the MoMo FinTech Lab, a programme providing intensive bootcamp training, zonal hackathons, and mentorship to innovators, startups, students, developers and industry players to develop fintech solutions. Selected teams will compete for cash prizes of GH¢100,000, GH¢50,000 and GH¢30,000.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has urged IT and Information Management professionals in the Civil Service to take a more strategic role in the country's digital transformation, emphasizing that effective information management is essential to evidence-based decision-making and governance in the context of growing artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George called on Ghana's technology and financial sectors to build domestic fintech solutions rather than rely on imported technologies, emphasizing the need to empower young Ghanaians as creators while maintaining strong consumer protection and trust in the financial sector.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Nartey George, MP for Ningo-Prampram, distributed 3,500 bags of 50-kilogramme fertiliser to crop farmers in his constituency under the government's Feed Ghana Programme, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and food security.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mindful Governance convened Ghana's first Company Secretaries' Summit at Labadi Beach Hotel, bringing together company secretaries, legal counsel, board directors and senior governance professionals from public, private and state-owned sectors under the theme 'Governance as Value Creation'. The summit was designed to establish a dedicated national platform for a profession that operates between the board, management and stakeholders.
31 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The University of Ghana has made artificial intelligence and digital skills central to its academic agenda, with plans to incorporate four AI-related certifications into a compulsory Level 100 course beginning next semester, supported by 2,000 laptops from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations as part of the One Million Coders Programme.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technologies and Innovation presented 2,000 laptops to the University of Ghana to support the One Million Coders Programme, bringing the total laptops supplied to 2,500. The initiative aims to equip young Ghanaians with skills in coding, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software development and data analytics.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government has handed over 2,000 additional laptops to the University of Ghana for the One Million Coders Programme, bringing the total supplied to 2,500. The laptops will support training in coding, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics and software development to equip Ghanaians with digital skills for the modern economy.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George called on technology companies, telecommunications operators, financial institutions and other private sector organisations to support the One Million Coders Programme through internships, mentorship, scholarships, equipment and employment opportunities. George said the government's ambition of training one million Ghanaians in digital skills requires sustained collaboration among government, academia and industry.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lacina Koné, Director General of the African Union–endorsed Smart Africa alliance, will speak at the Pan African AI Summit on 22–23 September 2026 in Accra, positioned as a gathering for continental AI policy and adoption.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Caucus staged a parliamentary walkout after the First Deputy Speaker disallowed a supplementary question from the Minority Leader about the cost of a planned biometric SIM registration exercise, with the Minority accusing the Chair of using Standing Orders to stifle parliamentary oversight.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minority Caucus staged a walkout in Parliament on Wednesday after the First Deputy Speaker disallowed a supplementary question from the Minority Leader about the cost of a planned nationwide biometric SIM registration exercise, citing Standing Orders. The Minority Leader accused the First Deputy Speaker of repeatedly using parliamentary rules to stifle opposition scrutiny and undermine Parliament's oversight responsibility.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The New Patriotic Party has condemned a one-year prison sentence imposed on TikToker Camilla Alhassan for publishing videos alleging President Mahama performed ritual sacrifices of 32 cows to secure election victory. The NPP says the imprisonment raises constitutional questions about freedom of expression and represents "growing intolerance" under the current administration.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has condemned the one-year prison sentence handed to TikToker Camilla Alhassan by the Accra Circuit Court after she pleaded guilty to offensive conduct for publishing videos alleging President Mahama had buried 32 cows as ritual sacrifices. The NPP said the imprisonment raises constitutional questions about freedom of speech and described it as a troubling signal of growing intolerance.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pan African AI Summit 2026, scheduled for 22–23 September at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, will feature Lacina Koné, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Smart Africa, as a speaker. Smart Africa is an African Union–endorsed alliance of 40 member states focused on digital transformation and AI coordination across the continent.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is preparing reforms to the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), including legislation to separate its regulatory and commercial functions to strengthen digital governance. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations announced the proposed NITA Act during the introduction of a new Director-General, saying the changes are intended to enhance transparency, improve operational efficiency, and position NITA as a more effective regulator of Ghana's digital economy.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has introduced Nana Yaw Amoah-Yeboah as the new Director-General of the National Information Technology Agency, signalling reforms including a proposed NITA Act to separate regulatory from commercial functions and redirect all infrastructure payments directly to the Agency.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Nartey George, MP for Ningo-Prampram, has warned individuals engaged in illegal sand winning in the constituency that they will face the full rigours of the law if they do not cease their activities. He attributed worsening flood damage in the area to illegal sand winning and its contribution to environmental degradation and destruction of natural drainage systems.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
MOONDOOG Technologies presented a proposal to Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George to develop a Ghana AI Citizen Assistant platform that would use artificial intelligence to improve citizens' access to government information and services.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has received the final report of the Digital Terrestrial Television Committee, which conducted an independent review of the country's DTT platform to address concerns over sustainability, infrastructure management, governance, and affordability for broadcasters. The Minister described the report as marking the beginning of the next phase of efforts to strengthen the DTT platform.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George reaffirmed government commitment to digital transformation in talks with UNDP, discussing flagship digital initiatives, AI for public service delivery, and plans for a national fintech fund aligned with a proposed innovation and startup legislative framework. UNDP outlined progress on three collaboration areas: an Italian-supported digital flagship project, an MSME digital platform initiative, and a Japanese-backed AI programme for public service delivery.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Digital Centres Limited says it has temporarily suspended staff employment contracts following severe flood damage to its Accra facility and disruption affecting 23 tenant businesses, not dismissed workers outright. The Deputy CEO cited unsafe conditions and lack of operational capacity, and said staff were asked to return equipment for damage assessment and a report to government.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak said no drainage infrastructure could have prevented Monday's floods in Accra, which claimed nine lives. He argued the rainfall volume was so severe that transforming the entire city into a giant drain would have been the only way to prevent water entering homes, and acknowledged the country's financial and logistical limitations in disaster preparedness.
30 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 →
Ghana's Majority Leader has called on young people to defend Parliament and other democratic institutions, noting that Parliament is uniquely where different political parties can coexist under the constitution, unlike the Executive which is controlled by a single party. He endorsed a new educational series, "Parliament and You," a partnership between Parliament and Junior Graphic to teach approximately 50,000 children aged 10–17 about parliamentary functions and democratic governance.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →