9 h. ago Lekzy DeComic, Foster Romanus pay courtesy call on Sam George

Two of Ghana’s top comedians, Lekzy DeComic and Foster Romanus paid a visit to the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George (MP), on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

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14 h. ago Ghana Slashes Courier Licensing Fees, Extends Compliance Deadline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-courier-licensing-fees-extends-compliance-deadline/Ghana’s Communications Minister Sam George has announced significant reductions in courier rider licensing fees and extended the enforcement deadline to April 2026, following public outcry over a controversial crackdown on unlicensed delivery operators. The fee reductions, announced Thursday during a meeting with rider associations and the Ghana Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission, slash registration […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-courier-licensing-fees-extends-compliance-deadline/

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16 h. ago Ghana Plans Tougher Cybercrime Laws After GH₵14.9 Million Losses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-tougher-cybercrime-laws-after-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million-losses/Ghana lost GH₵14.9 million to cybercrime in the first half of 2025, prompting government commitments to strengthen cybersecurity regulations and improve digital accountability as internet adoption accelerates nationwide. Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations Minister Samuel Nartey George announced the losses during the launch of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra on Wednesday. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-tougher-cybercrime-laws-after-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million-losses/

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36 h. ago Ghana Threatens MultiChoice License Over Price Cut Ultimatum

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-multichoice-license-over-price-cut-ultimatum/Ghana’s Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has given MultiChoice Ghana a September 6 deadline to reduce DStv subscription fees by 30 percent or face license revocation and operational shutdown. The ultimatum, delivered at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra on Wednesday, escalates a months-long dispute between the government and South Africa-based pay-television operator over subscription […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-multichoice-license-over-price-cut-ultimatum/

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45 h. ago Ghana Threatens DStv Shutdown Over Subscription Price Dispute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-dstv-shutdown-over-subscription-price-dispute/The Ghanaian government has issued MultiChoice Ghana an ultimatum to reduce subscription prices by September 6 or face licence revocation and operational shutdown, escalating a months-long pricing dispute. Communications Minister Samuel George delivered the stark warning during the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, declaring that the DStv operator must comply with government demands for fairer […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-dstv-shutdown-over-subscription-price-dispute/

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49 h. ago We will shutdown MultiChoice Ghana by Sept. 6 if Communications Minister

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, has announced that MultiChoice Ghana, the operators of DStv, has until September 6, 2025 to reduce its charges or face revocation of license. He has reaffirmed government’s stand to ensure that MultiChoice Ghana review its prices down for Ghanaian consumers in line with improved economic […]

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49 h. ago We’ll shut down MultiChoice Ghana operations by Sept. 6 if . Communications Minister

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, has issued a September 6 deadline to MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, to reduce its subscription charges or risk having its license revoked. Speaking at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, Mr. George emphasised that the government is committed to ensuring fair pricing for Ghanaian […]

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62 h. ago GCB Bank Eyes Direct TikTok Creator Payments in Ghana Partnership Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gcb-bank-eyes-direct-tiktok-creator-payments-in-ghana-partnership-push/Ghana Commercial Bank is positioning itself as a payment gateway for the country’s growing army of TikTok content creators, potentially eliminating costly middlemen that currently eat into their earnings. Bank officials met Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George on Monday to pitch a comprehensive payment framework that would allow creators to receive TikTok earnings directly through […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gcb-bank-eyes-direct-tiktok-creator-payments-in-ghana-partnership-push/

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3 d. ago Mahama would have set a terrible precedent if – Kwakye Ofosu on Torkornoo’s removal

Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed criticisms suggesting that President John Mahama’s decision to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo sets a bad precedent.

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3 d. ago Torkonoo’s removal a victory for the rule of law – Kwakye Ofosu

Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has described the removal of the Chief Justice as “a victory for the rule of law”.

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5 d. ago Gov’t to sanction officials who’ll flout Mahama’s UN travel directives

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Fosu, has warned that public officials who will breach directives governing the country’s participation in the 80th United Nations General Assembly will face strict sanctions.

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6 d. ago Government email system remains offline as NITA works to restore service

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-email-system-remains-offline-as-nita-works-to-restore-service/Ghana’s official government email system has been down since early Monday morning, disrupting communications across all ministries, departments, and agencies for nearly a week. The .gov.gh email service went offline around 5:00 a.m. on August 25 and has remained inaccessible, forcing government officials to use personal email accounts or alternative platforms for official correspondence. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-email-system-remains-offline-as-nita-works-to-restore-service/

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1 week ago NDC determined to reclaim Akwatia seat in memory of Omane Boamah – Kwakye Ofosu

Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has expressed confidence that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will emerge victorious in the forthcoming Akwatia by-election.

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1 week ago Mahama prioritising essentials, not extravagance – Kwakye Ofosu

Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has attributed Ghana’s recent economic challenges to what he termed fiscal recklessness under the former Akufo-Addo-led New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.

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1 week ago Constitutional Expert Slams Minister Over Delivery Rider Crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-expert-slams-minister-over-delivery-rider-crackdown/A public clash between constitutional law and political expediency erupted this week after Communications Minister Sam George ordered an immediate halt to motorcycle delivery rider enforcement operations. The intervention has drawn sharp criticism from Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, who argues that such political meddling undermines Ghana’s entire regulatory framework. The controversy began with a viral […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-expert-slams-minister-over-delivery-rider-crackdown/

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1 week ago Galamsey fight: Over 500 excavators seized since January 2025 – Lands Ministry

The Director of Communications at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ama Mawusi, has disclosed that more than 500 excavators have been seized since the establishment of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).

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1 week ago Sam George suspends courier crackdown; calls for urgent stakeholder meeting

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has suspended a police-led crackdown on unlicensed delivery riders.

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2 w. ago Communications Ministry faces PAC grilling again over unsatisfactory answers

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has flagged officials from the Ministry of Communication and Digitalisation for providing unsatisfactory answers during a recent public hearing.

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2 w. ago Assemblies of God bans use of honorary doctorate titles by clergy

The Assemblies of God Church in Ghana has directed its clergy to stop attaching honorary doctorate titles to their names during official and public functions or risk suspension. The directive, communicated to ministers in a circular issued on July 11, follows a resolution passed by the church’s Executive Presbytery at its May 2024 meeting. Church […]

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2 w. ago Ghana and Lesotho Forge Alliance to Drive Africa’s Digital Transformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-and-lesotho-forge-alliance-to-drive-africas-digital-transformation/Ghana and Lesotho are spearheading a continental push to harness artificial intelligence and digital technologies, announcing joint initiatives to position Africa as a competitive force in the global tech landscape. The collaboration emerged from talks in Accra between Ghana’s Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George and Lesotho’s counterpart Nthati Moorosi, who warned that fragmented national approaches […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-and-lesotho-forge-alliance-to-drive-africas-digital-transformation/

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