The Information Minister, has a lot to do in convincing discerning Ghanaians, about the return of some funds allegedly “looted” from the coffers of the National Communications Authority (NCA) and paid as kickbacks to all former board members led by Eugene Baffoe-Bonnie. Mustapha Hamid, according to insiders, wanted to revise weeks of bad publicity for … Read more
The controversial $8 million deal between the NCA, an Israeli company, NSO Technologies Group and their local agents Infraloks Development Limited (IDL), appears to be getting murkier. The contract documents covering the deal and the rejoinders and denials issued by the persons cited in the deal are raising more questions. Former officials of the National … Read more
Mr William Tevie, a former Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA) has said he was not a party to the alleged embezzlement of funds by top officials of the NCA and National Security during his tenure. The Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) has retrieved $1 million out of the $4 million allegedly embezzled … Read more
William Tevie, a former Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), has refuted allegations and publications by some news outlets that he is involved in a US$4m scandal that has rocked the Authority. Mr Tevie indicated in a rejoinder that such publications are “diabolically concocted to mislead the reading public and tarnish my reputation” because … Read more
The President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, had scathing words for former officials for the National Communication’s Authority (NCA) following the claim that surveillance equipment meant to have been procured and installed with about $8 million of the taxpayers’ money was lying in some of their garages. Mr. Cudjoe described such a move as the … Read more
The President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, had scathing words for former officials for the National Communication’s Authority (NCA) following the claim that surveillance equipment meant to have been procured and installed with about $8 million of the taxpayers’ money was lying in some of their garages. Mr. Cudjoe described such a move as the highest order of … Read more
Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr Emmanuel Akwetey has admonished ministers meddling in investigative processes of criminal cases and emerging scandals to desist. This comes on the back of Information Minister, Mustapha Hamid’s revelation of a $4m embezzlement scandal involving three Mahama ex-appointees who are said to have siphoned monies for … Read more
The former boss of the National Communication Authority (NCA), William Tevie, is demanding an unqualified apology from Daily Guide Newspaper for the “diabolically concocted” story intimating his involvement in the corruption scandal that has hit the authority. Mr. Tevie also denied involvement in the corruption scandal implicating his tenure as the NCA head. In a … Read more
The company at the centre of the $4 million National Communications Authority’s (NCA) alleged scandal, Infraloks Development Limited (IDL) has said the contract between his company and the state was genuine. The Director of IDL, Mr. George Oppong in a rejoinder said that his company on December 7, 2015, “executed a contract with the NCA … Read more
Infraloks Development Limited (IDL), a local company mentioned in 4million corruption scandal against three high-profile former executives of the National Communication Authority (NCA) has said it will sue the NCA for sidelining it in the “operational transaction” involving a deal to procure “anti-terrorist system” as part of Ghana’s efforts to “equip itself and stand ready … Read more
The man believed to be the brain behind the National Communications Authority (NCA) $8 million contract that brought in ‘spying and phone tapping’ gadgets for the National Security Secretariat (NSS) from Israel is said to be at large. According to the Minister of Information, Mustapha Hamid, the Deputy National Security Coordinator during the John Mahama-led … Read more
The Director of Business Development of Infraloks Development Limited (IDL), one of the companies cited in the ongoing $4 million National Communication Authority (NCA) Board scandal, Mr George Oppong, has served notice to take legal action to serve his interest and that of the company. He, however, indicated his willingness to cooperate with the Bureau … Read more
In line with the World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD) celebrations on May 17, the National Communications Authority (NCA), organised a symposium on the theme “Big Data, Big Impact” at the NCA Tower, Airport City in Accra. The symposium, which marks the 152nd Anniversary of the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and … Read more
Cyber security analysts are predicting huge financial losses in the coming days should Ghanaian businesses fail to protect their computer systems from the threatening virus, Ransomware. The virus is reported to have affected 100,000 computers and key data systems in about one hundred countries globally. The affected institutions are being requested to pay 300 dollars … Read more
Chairman of the Civil Society Platform on Oil and Gas (CSPOG) has charged the new head of Ghana Gas Company Limited to create jobs for inhabitants in the surrounding areas it operates. Dr. Steve Manteaw believes that development has eluded parts of the Nzema land, an area the Mahama-led administration couldn’t do much on. Dr. Manteaw’s … Read more
The National Communications Authority (NCA), has warned the public against buying unapproved Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) receivers (televisions and set top boxes). According to the NCA, many of the set top boxes do not meet the certified standard and will not function when there is switch from analogue broadcasting to digital broadcasting In an interview … Read more
The National Communication Authority (NCA) is committed to ensuring that internet facilities are extended to the rural areas to facilitate effective teaching and learning of Information Communication Technology in schools. The Authority has, therefore, embraced the Television White Space technology which can travel up to 10 kilometers irrespective of vegetation, building and other objects. Mr … Read more
National Communications Authority has indicated it is committed to championing the interest of consumers as the country migrates all television transmission from analogue to a digital platform by September 2017. Although the infrastructure for some regions including the Greater Accra Region and the Ashanti Region are complete, the National Digital Broadcasting Migration Technical Committee is … Read more