Samuel Nartey George
Samuel Nartey George is the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations in Ghana. He has been instrumental in promoting digital inclusion and economic growth through various initiatives. Recently, he inaugurated a 23-member Inter-Agency Data Pricing Committee, aimed at developing a roadmap to reduce the cost of data services across the country. His commitment to ensuring transparency in data pricing and prioritizing the needs of the Ghanaian people has positioned him as a key player in the ongoing dialogue about the digital economy in Ghana.
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Samuel Nartey George is the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations in Ghana.
5G by 2027: Government directive puts telecom regulator on the clock
Ghana· 2026-02-25Samuel Nartey George declared that the suspect will face the full force of Ghana’s laws.
Sam George: Russian suspect to face Ghana’s laws, even if tried in absentiaGhana· 2026-02-15
He named the sponsors as Samuel Nartey George, Emmanuel Kwesi Bedzrah, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Helen Ntoso, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Alhassan Tampouli Suleimana, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, Mahama Tia Abdul Kabiru and Anthony Mmieh.
Speaker approves reintroduction of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values BillGhana· 2026-02-10
The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, was also part of the delegation.
President Mahama moves to stop asset ‘looting’, shifts power from Executive to ParliamentGhana· 2026-02-06
The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George.
President Mahama in Zambia to strengthen tiesGhana· 2026-02-05
Samuel Nartey George emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral collaboration in digital technologies and infrastructure.
Communications électroniques: le Burkina, le Ghana, le Mali et le Niger harmonisent leurs fréquences
Burkina Faso· 2025-11-24
Samuel Nartey George praised the organization of the Semaine du numérique and the cooperation between nations.
Semaine du numérique 2025: les meilleurs innovateurs récompensésBurkina Faso· 2025-11-24
Samuel Nartey George announced the establishment of rural telephony sites and coding centres in Dagbon.
Government to establish rural telephony sites and coding centres in Dagbon – Sam GeorgeGhana· 2025-10-19
Samuel Nartey George hailed the initiative as a strategic step toward achieving government’s digital transformation agenda.
Gov’t partners Plan International Ghana to boost youth digital skillsGhana· 2025-09-29
Samuel Nartey George has said Ghana's improving economic stability was key to attracting media investment.
Stable economy will attract more media investment – Sam GeorgeGhana· 2025-09-29Samuel Nartey George announced that Ghanaian DStv subscribers will enjoy between 33 and 50 per cent more value on their subscriptions from October 1, 2025.
Sam George announces up to 50% extra value for Ghanaian DStv subscribers from October 1Ghana· 2025-09-29Samuel Nartey George is the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations in Ghana who announced the formation of a taskforce to tackle piracy of DStv decoders.
Taskforce formed to stop all Nigeria pirated DStv decoders working in GhanaGhana· 2025-09-29Samuel Nartey George explained that the move was to 'strengthen legal safeguards against the deliberate spread of false or harmful content online' while upholding freedom of expression.
Inusah Fuseini proposes national dialogue on Misinformation and Disinformation BillGhana· 2025-09-15
Samuel Nartey George is the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation.
Trade Minister leads Ghana’s push for investment at World Expo 2025Ghana· 2025-09-10
Samuel Nartey George, the Minister of Communication, announced the government's actions regarding AT Ghana's debt crisis.
$150m AirtelTigo Debt: Government engages transaction advisor on future of state-owned telcoGhana· 2025-09-09Samuel Nartey George is the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations who chairs the Stakeholder Committee to evaluate DStv pricing in Ghana.
NCA, MultiChoice set for crunch talks as Ghana pushes DStv price cutsGhana· 2025-09-08Samuel Nartey George, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, announced a reduction in registration fees for individual dispatch riders.
Govt, courier unions agree on roadmap for industry regulationGhana· 2025-09-06Samuel Nartey George has condemned the increasing volume of sexually explicit content in the Ghanaian community on TikTok.
Minister condemns sexual content in Ghanaian TikTok communityGhana· 2025-09-05Mr Samuel Nartey George announced the decision regarding DSTV's subscription prices in Accra.
DSTV given 14-Day period to negotiate price cuts after deadlineGhana· 2025-09-05Samuel Nartey George has dismissed reports suggesting that the ongoing partnership between AT Ghana and Telecel constitutes a merger or acquisition.
AT Ghana–Telecel situation not a merger or acquisition - Sam George clarifiesGhana· 2025-09-05Samuel Nartey George, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, warns about increasing cyber threats in the country.
Alert! Cyber threats increasing - Minister warnsGhana· 2025-09-05
Samuel Nartey George welcomed the proposal and actively pushed for its adoption during discussions.
GCB Bank proposes robust payment solution for Ghanaian TikTok creatorsGhana· 2025-09-03
Samuel Nartey George announced that MultiChoice Ghana will face a daily fine until it submits detailed pricing information.
NCA fines DStv GH₵10,000 a day until pricing models are submittedGhana· 2025-08-17Samuel Nartey George is the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation in Ghana, advocating for a clean-up of the media space.
Sam George: 'We are going to do a proper clean up of the media space'; I'll suspend licenses of media houses that show things inimical to public safetyGhana· 2025-08-13Samuel Nartey George is the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation in Ghana.
Canal+ is willing to talk to us to resolve Multichoice's DSTV subscription rates impasse - Sam GeorgeGhana· 2025-08-13Samuel Nartey George, the Minister of Communications, considered shutting down the internet in Ghana following a fatal helicopter crash to prevent the spread of graphic videos.
Sam George says he wanted to shut down Ghana’s internet last week following helicopter crashGhana· 2025-08-12Samuel Nartey George is the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation who criticized MultiChoice for its subscription price increase.
NCA moves to suspend MultiChoice Ghana licence over subscription pricing disputeGhana· 2025-08-07
Samuel Nartey George has publicly criticised MultiChoice Ghana for disregarding the economic concerns of Ghanaians regarding DStv subscription fees.
30% reduction or Nothing: Sam George rejects DStv’s counter-offerGhana· 2025-08-03Samuel Nartey George is the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation who proposed a 30% reduction in DStv subscription fees.
MultiChoice Ghana rejects 30% DStv fee cut proposal by Sam GeorgeGhana· 2025-08-03Mr Samuel Nartey George has given Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC) until December 2025 to commercially roll out 5G services.
No more delays: Minister sets deadline for Ghana’s 5G rolloutGhana· 2025-08-01