The Minister of Communications and Digital Technology, Samuel Nartey George, addressed the media earlier today on key innovations and developments within the communications sector. His press briefing covered a wide range of policy updates, upcoming initiatives, and new regulatory directions.
During his presentation, the Minister stressed the government’s commitment to safeguarding the digital space, protecting children from harmful media content, and improving the nation’s communications infrastructure. He also emphasized stricter regulatory enforcement and legislative interventions to enhance digital safety and promote innovation.
Below are the key highlights from the briefing:
- Ministry secures clearance to replace terminated staff.
- Government to begin a nationwide public sensitization campaign on proper SIM registration.
- Special legislation on fake news will be introduced when Parliament resumes.
- Piloting of the One Million Coders programme to launch on April 16.
- Fiber cuts to be criminalized under new legislative proposal.
- Heavy fines to be imposed on network operators involved in price-fixing.
- Special data bundle packages to be offered on five designated public holidays.
- SIM registration efforts aimed at curbing mobile phone theft.
- “I will withdraw frequency authorization of stations broadcasting unwholesome content,” the Minister warned.
- Government is currently reviewing legislation governing the Ministry of Communications.
