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19 Feb

1,000 Rural Telephony Sites Completed

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The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation has constructed over 1,000 rural telephony sites under the Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Project (The GRT&DIP) to expand mobile network connectivity to unconnected rural communities. The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, who disclosed this in Accra on Sunday [Feb 18, 2024], said as of this month, 1,010 of the planned 2,016 sites had been constructed, with 618 of them already operational. They were offering essential voice and data services to citizens in about 1,620 rural communities, the minister added. Taking her turn at the Ministers’ Press Briefing at the Ministry…

20 Jan

Next Parliament May Suffer If Experienced MPs Are Not Retained – Ursula

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The Minister for Communications and Digitalization and Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, is urging Ghanaians to strongly consider keeping experienced Members of Parliament in office during the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries and the general elections. Ursula noted that the resignation of a significant number of seasoned MPs from both political parties could pose substantial challenges for the next administration in Parliament. She highlighted the essential role played by experienced MPs in educating and mentoring new legislators. The Ablekuma West stressed that knowledge transfer from veteran parliamentarians is crucial for the effective functioning of the legislative…

12 Jan

Govt Develops Policy To Regulate Artificial Intelligence

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The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD) is in the process of developing a comprehensive policy document to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country. A draft is currently ready and waiting to be tabled before Cabinet for consideration and suggestions which when completed, is expected to ensure better conditions for the development and use of this innovative technology for the benefit of the citizens. AI technology could help create many benefits such as improved healthcare, safe and clean transport, efficient manufacturing, and cheaper and more sustainable energy, when properly used. The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation,…

09 Jun

Locked Up Funds On MoMo Accounts: Govt, BoG Working To Ensure Subscribers Retrieve Their Cash – Ursula

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The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has said that the Ministry has become aware of persons whose funds have been locked up on the Mobile Money (MoMo) accounts following the SIM card deactivation exercise. She said efforts are underway to ensure that the subscribers are able to retrieve their cash. Speaking in Parliament while providing an update on the status of the SIM re-registration exercise on Thursday, June 8 Madam Owusu-Ekuful said “We continue to encourage the National Identification Authority (NIA) to assist people to acquire their Ghana Card. “We have also been made aware of the difficulties…

08 Jun

Complete Registration Process Or Face Permanent Block – Ursula Owusu

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The Minister for Communication and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu, has addressed concerns raised by individuals who had their SIM cards blocked after registration. During a parliamentary session, she emphasized that those who failed to complete the second phase of the registration process were the ones affected and urged them to take immediate action to avoid permanent blockage. "I have also heard some people complain that though they have registered their SIM cards, those SIMs were blocked. My information is that several of these complaints are from people who did not complete the second stage of the process as required." The minister…

05 Sep

NCA To Block Outgoing Calls And Data Services Of Unregistered SIMs Today

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The National Communications Authority (NCA) will roll out punitive actions against those who have not registered their SIM cards from Monday, September 5, 2022. In a press release, the NCA said all unregistered SIM cards will be barred from receiving certain services, including all outgoing voice calls and data services. For those who will still not register their SIMs after September, their numbers will be blocked. The SIM card registration deadline was moved to September 30 after many Ghanaians failed to meet the initial deadline. Following an extensive meeting with telcos, the NCA has outlined some punitive measures against individuals…