Communications Minister, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, says telecommunication networks in Ghana have agreed to compensate subscribers for losses they incurred over the upfront deductions following the 9% increase in Communication Service Tax (CST). Mrs Owusu-Ekuful at a news conference on Monday, October 14, 2019 directed telcos to stop the upfront deductions. “The Telcos have agreed to […]
The Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has announced that Ghana would soon criminalise the sharing of inappropriate social media content. She cited sexual images as an example of inappropriate content. The Minister has therefore urged that all should comply with the domestic laws, when passed, to avoid being penalized. Mrs Owusu-Ekuful was addressing stakeholders on […]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam constituency, Casiel Ato Forson, has written to the Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, informing her that she has no power to direct the telecommunications companies to put an end to the upfront deductions of the nine percent talk tax at the point of recharge. […]
The government is urging the public to report telcos that still charge them the 9% Communication Service Tax (CST). A Deputy Minister for Communications, George Andah said all teclos have been directed to immediately stop the upfront deductions made on mobile credit top-ups by service users. Mr. Andah explained that the CST which was increased […]
The government has announced plans to commence registration of both new and used mobile phones in the country in a bid to reduce cyber-crime and related illegal activities. According to Communication Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, a proposal to that effect has been presented to cabinet for approval by end of the year. Speaking to Class News, […]
Minister for Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has described as highly unfortunate, remarks by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election, Delali Kwasi Brempong against women in politics. Mr. Brempong during an interview on Accra based Citi TV said the ruling NPP had made a mistake by choosing a woman […]
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Women Caucus in parliament have taken a dig at the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary by-election, Delali Kwasi Brempong for making derogatory remarks about the NPP candidate, Lydia Seyram Alhassan. Mr. Brempong during an interview on Accra based Citi TV said […]
Communication Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West Ursula Owusu-Ekuful on Tuesday,January 15th 2019 paid a working visit to her constituents. Joined by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ablekuma West George Cyril Bray, Mrs Owusu-Ekuful cut sod for the Shiabu Police Station Project during the 3-hour visit. She also launched an e-learning […]
Minister for Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful is asking all Ghanaians who have entered 2019, to renew their strength in the spirit of forgiveness in the New Year. In a new year message posted on her Facebook Wall, the Minister who also doubles the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West Constituency wrote ‘’Let’s learn to let go […]
Deputy Minister for Communications, Nenyi George Andah has left the 37 military hospital and is taking the next steps that will guarantee him total recovery. The deputy Minister who is also the Member of Parliament for the Awutu Senya West Constituency, was involved in a ghastly car accident on the 3rd of this month on […]
Deputy Communications Minister, Neenyi George Andah has liked a tweet by this website on the commiseration from his boss, the Minister for Communications Ursula Owusu-Ekuful. The Minister earlier today took to her Facebook Page to wish Neenyi George Andah who was involved in ghastly car accident on Saturday in the Central Region a speedy recovery, […]
Ghana has been successful in retaining its seat on the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council for Region D, Africa, obtaining 123 votes from the total votes cast, and placing 6 out of the 13 countries elected. The highly contested election for Region D, Africa, was contested by 19 member states for 13 available seats on […]
