Kofi Ahovi

  Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George has presented his letters of intent to the Africa Union (AU) expressing his interest in running for the chairmanship of the AU's Specialized Technical Committee on Communication and ICT (STC-CICT).  The Minister first got clearance from President John Dramani Mahama, who is himself set to become chair of the AU in 2027. This therefore, is a strategic move, as Sam George will get to drive ICT and digital trade policies of the AU during the term of the president as AU chair, putting him in a position to execute the president's vision in the sector more efficiently.  The minister disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Techfocus24 at the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. According to him, his bid is already gaining strong support across the continent, as South Africa is, for instance, rallying all the countries in the SADC (Southern African Development Communit...

 Government has approved a completely new nationwide SIM card registration exercise after an extensive review revealed major weaknesses in the previous process. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George , disclosed that Cabinet had given the green light for the new exercise following concerns over data integrity, weak biometric enforcement and instances of registration fraud during the earlier registration campaign. He made the announcement during high-level discussions with the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the National Communications Authority (NCA), where stakeholders also examined Ghana’s roadmap for the rollout of 5G services. According to the Minister, the upcoming exercise will not be a continuation of the previous registration drive but rather a complete reset designed to restore credibility and strengthen security within the telecoms ecosystem. Key features of the new registration framework George explained that un...

 President John Dramani Mahama has directed boards of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and public institutions to immediately halt international travel for training, conferences, retreats, and study tours funded by the state, citing growing concerns over public expenditure. The directive, issued from the Jubilee House and signed by Secretary to the President Callistus Mahama, forms part of broader government measures to strengthen fiscal discipline and ensure the prudent management of national resources. According to the directive dated March 5, 2026, the President’s attention had been drawn to a growing trend of international travel by boards of public institutions. It has come to the attention of the President that some Boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and other public institutions have increasingly undertaken international travel for training programmes, retreats, conferences, and study tours.” While acknowledging the value of professional exposure and continuous learning,...

 Members of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) are set to commence an indefinite nationwide strike today, Monday, March 9. The strike action is in protest against what the association describes as persistent delays in implementing their agreed conditions of service. The industrial action is expected to disrupt activities across a number of ministries, departments and agencies, as well as local government offices throughout the country, where members of the association constitute a substantial portion of the administrative workforce. CLOGSAG’s leadership maintains that the decision to embark on the strike follows several unsuccessful attempts to engage the government on the matter. The development comes despite an order from the National Labour Commission directing the association to suspend the planned strike and resume negotiations. However, CLOGSAG has instructed its members nationwide to disregard the directive and proceed with the industrial act...

 Dr. Benson Owusu, a public health expert, is raising the alarm over the growing exposure of children to toxic heavy metals from illegal mining and open burning, warning that contamination from galamsey operations and air pollution could increase the risk of diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital recorded more than 5,000 cases of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the first half of 2025, including complicated diabetes referrals and over 2,000 kidney cases. Experts say this represents rising numbers and underscores concerns about the health impact of environmental pollution linked to illegal mining, which continues to spread across parts of the country despite its known risks. Thick smoke rises from open burning at Agbogbloshie, sending toxic fumes into the air. Dr. Owusu, a lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Central University, says exposure to heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and arsenic through contaminated food, water, or a...

 In Ghana’s cocoa sector, the spotlight often shines on farmers who win national awards for excellence in production, innovation and farm management. Yet behind many of these celebrated farmers is a dedicated extension professional whose technical guidance has helped shape their success. For farmers across several cocoa-growing districts, Winnifred Akua Armah, Principal Technical Officer at the Ghana Cocoa Board’s Western South Regional Office, has become synonymous with discipline in farm management, practical training and unwavering support. When Winifred steps into cocoa farms across the Western South Region, she carries more than extension manuals and training guides. She carries hope, knowledge, and determination. As the Regional Extension Officer, she works closely with farmers to improve productivity, promote good agricultural practices, and strengthen livelihoods. What makes Winnifred’s story especially inspiring is that she is also a new mother. Balancing motherhood with f...