
Ministry Promises Nationwide Boost in Rural Telephony Coverage
Minister Sam Nortey George announced a plan to complete 2,016 mini‑masts and extend service to 5,000 more communities, while urging tighter coordination to prevent fibre cuts.
4 stories tagged “rural telephony”.

Minister Sam Nortey George announced a plan to complete 2,016 mini‑masts and extend service to 5,000 more communities, while urging tighter coordination to prevent fibre cuts.

The New Patriotic Party has given the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations a month to disclose the progress of the Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Project, citing concerns over stalled deployments and non‑operational sites.

Ghana’s government plans to reduce rural telecom costs and upgrade networks to 4G, targeting full rollout by Q1 2027.

The minister announced a push to replace 2G and 3G services in rural Ghana with 4G, citing the need to keep pace with global telecom advances.

Work has started on the Accra‑Cape Coast Highway’s McCarthy‑Mallam Junction stretch after motorists complained of potholes, congestion and safety risks.

A new facility near the Accra Ghana Temple will house over 100 computers and offer study space, internet and employment resources for BYU‑Pathway students.

The two‑night rap festival returned to Baba Yara Stadium, drawing an estimated 80,000 fans and cementing Sarkodie’s brand as a national entertainment institution.

The National Democratic Congress has retained its Ledzokuku constituency chair, Seth Nii Attoh Mensah Sowah, who vows to strengthen party structures and secure the seat in 2028.

From school hallways to bank vaults, recent incidents expose gaps in vetting, urging stricter checks for roles that touch children, homes and finances.

A new article questions the long‑standing rule that former Ghanaian intelligence officers must remain silent, arguing that openness could spur reform.
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