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Welcome
Introduction
The Ministry of Communications was created in July 2003 by an Executive Instrument No. 6. It has along history dating back to 1958, when it was known as the Ministry of Communications and Works. In the 1970s it  was merged with transport to become Ministry of Transport & Communications. In March 1997 a new Ministry was created out of the former Ministry of Informatiom and the Communications Division of the erstwhile, Ministry of Transport and Communications.This change did not last long as it reverts to its former name of Ministry of Transport and Communications in January 2001 and later  Ministry of Communications and Technology. The Ministry has since been renamed Ministry of Communications in Executive Instrument No. E.I.6 dated 4th July, 2003...read more...



Message from the Minister

It is with much pleasure that I welcome you to the official website of the Ministry of Communications. The site is an integral part of tools and facilities that the Ministry is putting at the disposal of our stakeholders and the global community to facilitate collaboration, strong partnership, and efficient delivery of information and services.read more...

Related Links

Ministerial
· Ghana - India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT
· Ghana Postal Company
· Meteorological Services Agency
· Ghana Information & Communications Technology Directorate(GICTeD)
· Ghana Investment Fund for Telecom Operators(GIFTEL)
· Ghana Multimedia Centre

Telecom Operators:

Cellular/Mobile Operators
· GT OneTouch
· Areeba
· Mobitel
· Kasapa

Fixed Network Operators
· Ghana Telecom
· Westel

Regulators
· National Communications Authority
· Postal & Courier Services Regulatory Commission

International Organisations
· International Telecommunications Union
· Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation
· African Telecommunications Union
· ECOWAS

Development Partners
· World Bank
· United Nations Development Programme
· Economic Commission for Africa

BOARD DIRECTORS FOR KACE INAUGRATED 11/11/09
Posted by: admin on Monday, November 16, 2009 - 06:34 PM
The Minister for communications, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu has inaugurated a nine member Board of Directors to steer the daily affairs of the Kofi Annan Center for Excellence (KACE). Addressing the board at the inaugural ceremony, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu urged the Board of Directors to ensure that they fashion out strategic policies and programmes in order to meet up with the dynamic trends in the ICT sector.


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BRAZILIAN AMBASSADOR CALLS ON
Posted by: admin on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 12:40 PM
The Minister for Communications, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu on 10th November 2009, held bi-lateral talks with the Brazilian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Lula Fernando Serva. The Brazilian ambassador, whose country is among the 46 Member States out of 190 members who serve on International Telecommunications Union (ITU) council, commended Hon. Haruna Iddrisu for his able chairmanship during the just ended Council meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland from the 20th -30th October 2009.


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PRESS RELEASE: ITU ENDS SESSION WITH GREAT SUCCESS
Posted by: admin on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 09:37 AM
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) governing body, council that comprises of 46 Member States out of 190 members ended its annual 64th session on 30/10/09. The Council during session reviewed and approved ITU’s biennial budget for 2010 – 2011 and focused on issues related to the development of a dynamic telecommunications industry with the objective of responding to current demands.

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News: MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS BIDS FAREWELL TO STAFF
Posted by: admin on Friday, January 09, 2009 - 03:48 PM


The Minister of Communications, Dr. Benjamin Aggrey Ntim and his Deputy, Hon. Frederick Opare Ansah have expressed great satisfaction at the commitment and efficiency of service by staff of the Ministry and its agencies.

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News: ITU COUNCIL ELECTS GHANA AS VICE CHAIR
Posted by: admin on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 09:00 AM
On 12 November 2008 Ghana was unanimously elected at the 63rd session of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Governing Council, Geneva, as Vice Chair. The 63rd session of the Governing Council was preceded by a High Level Segment (HLS) which witnessed an impressive attendance of two Heads of State, 21 ministers and 400 participants.

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Other Stories
· BOARD DIRECTORS FOR KACE INAUGRATED 11/11/09 (Nov 16, 2009)
· BRAZILIAN AMBASSADOR CALLS ON (Nov 10, 2009)
· PRESS RELEASE: ITU ENDS SESSION WITH GREAT SUCCESS (Nov 10, 2009)
· MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS BIDS FAREWELL TO STAFF (Jan 09, 2009)
· ITU COUNCIL ELECTS GHANA AS VICE CHAIR (Nov 25, 2008)
· DIGITAL MIGRATION PILOT PROJECT LAUNCHED (Nov 06, 2008)
· POSTAL SECTOR COULD BE A REVENUE GENERATING AND EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRY (Oct 23, 2008)
· ABOKOBI GETS NEW POST OFFICE (Oct 14, 2008)
· CLIMATE MONITORING NECESSARY KINGPIN FOR GHANA’S DEVELOPMENT (Oct 13, 2008)
·  Dr AGGREY NTIM COMMISSIONS OMATEK FACTORY IN GHANA (Feb 18, 2008)

Past Articles
Thursday, November 06
·DIGITAL MIGRATION PILOT PROJECT LAUNCHED (0)
Thursday, October 23
·POSTAL SECTOR COULD BE A REVENUE GENERATING AND EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRY  (0)
Tuesday, October 14
·ABOKOBI GETS NEW POST OFFICE (0)
Monday, October 13
·CLIMATE MONITORING NECESSARY KINGPIN FOR GHANA’S DEVELOPMENT (0)
Monday, February 18
· Dr AGGREY NTIM COMMISSIONS OMATEK FACTORY IN GHANA (0)
Tuesday, October 30
·PRESS RELEASE ON THE PRIVATISATION OF WESTEL. (15)
Wednesday, February 28
·South Africa Telkom Seals Takeover of Africa Online (517)
Tuesday, February 27
·I2CAP is Now Nationwide (555)
·ICT awards to be held in May 2007 (1033)
·Legon and Kumasi Varsities win competitive tele-education project (557)
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