MTN announces airtime and data sales blackout for January 2 in preparation for new VAT tariffs

[ad_1] As the nation navigates the first week of 2026, telecommunications giant MTN Ghana is preparing for a critical technical overhaul to align its digital infrastructure with the government’s latest fiscal directives. The company has issued a formal advisory to its millions of subscribers, announcing a temporary but essential service interruption scheduled for Friday, January…

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NCA addresses public concerns over high internet data pricing

[ad_1] The National Communication Authority (NCA) has responded to public concerns regarding high internet data pricing, affecting businesses and sparking outrage on social media. Many have called for the dissolution of the NCA board due to high data costs and unreliable data supply, which some attribute to MTN’s declaration as a Significant Market Power (SMP)….

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The conundrum of Data Privacy Protection law [Article]

[ad_1] In 2022, the World Bank announced that Ghana’s digital sector has been growing on average by 19% between 2014 to 2020. This remarkable growth has seen the country surpass many of its African counterparts and is positioning it as a leader in the African digital landscape. However, as the country’s digital economy has expanded,…

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MTN restores normal data services

[ad_1] Telecommunications giant MTN has announced the restoration of internet network capacity, promising enhanced data services. Ghanaians have been experiencing disruptions caused by cuts to undersea fibre optic cables, impacting vital internet services in Ghana since Thursday, March 14, 2024. On March 24, 2024, MTN issued a statement confirming the use of alternative cables to…

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New FA data shows increase in abuse of grassroots officials

[ad_1] Chris Sutton explores referee abuse in grassroots football Allegations of serious offenses against match officials in grassroots football increased in 2022-23 from the previous season, according to new FA data. There were 1,451 allegations, up by 1%, with 72 about an actual or attempted assault, 391 about actual or attempted physical contact and 988…

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Africa Data Centres, DFC sign statement reaffirming ongoing partnership for Ghana facility investment of US$300million

[ad_1] From left to right – Mr. Scott Nathan CEO of DFC; Mr. Finhai Munzara, Chief Financial Officer, Africa Data Centres, and Virginia Palmer, US Ambassador to Ghana Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies group, has signed a statement reaffirming its ongoing partnership to strengthen ICT infrastructure in Africa with the U.S. International…

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Africa Data Centres, DFC sign statement reaffirming ongoing partnership for Ghana facility investment of $300m

[ad_1] Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies group, is pleased to announce that it has signed a statement reaffirming its ongoing partnership to strengthen ICT infrastructure in Africa with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The statement marks DFC’s continued interest in supporting Africa Data Centres’ expansion in countries eligible for DFC…

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