Tag: Ghana
South African Risk Association Demands Simbox Ban
A new report from the Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) outlines a potential national strategy for risk, resilience and security.
Ghana Spends 84% of Inbound International Traffic Revenue on GVG Assurance Contract
Sam George, Ghana's Minister of Communications, said the regulator will take control of the national RA system from Global Voice Group.
Survey Highlights Use of Phones for Mobile Banking and Crime across Africa
The KnowBe4 survey of seven African countries found 95% of respondents use their mobile phone for banking or payments.
Ghana’s New Comms Minister Wants Review of GVG National RA Contract for Signs of Corruption
Samuel Nartey George MP also asked the Attorney General to review a tech infrastructure contract with Lebara.
Uganda Tax Authorities Paid USD4mn to Dodgy Kenyan Telco Auditor
The same firm has previously been criticized for its audit of telco revenues in Ghana.
Will Big US MNOs Ever Be Punished for Scam Calls Traced to Them?
This week's update includes an examination of data produced by the US Industry Traceback Group, plus news about dodgy telco revenue audits in Uganda and the repatriation of Filipino scammers from Laos.
‘Revenue Assurance Has Become the Biggest Looting Avenue in the State’; Ghana Politician Slams Corrupt RA Deals
Sam George MP says governments have handed out national RA contracts for the wrong reasons.
Ghana Tax Authority Defends Appointment of Dodgy Telco Revenue Assurance Auditors
Safaritech said MTN Ghana owed USD730mn in back taxes. Attention soon turned to the lies Safaritech had told about themselves.
Does Uganda Intend to Replace Its $20mn National RA System with GVG?
Representatives of Uganda's comms regulator flew 2,300 miles just to 'benchmark' the performance of Ghana's national RA system.
MTN Ghana Insiders Amongst Five Arrested for Attempting $280,000 SIM Swap Frauds
The gang had already stolen GHC200,000 (USD27,000) before they were caught using mobile apps to make three more bank withdrawals.
Ghana’s Telcos Collectively Block 28,000 SIMs in Common Bid to Stop Mobile Money Fraud
Tricky fraudsters deliberately misspell their messages in the hope of evading automated filters.
Government Minister Says Mobile Money Revenue Leakages Are a Threat to National Security
Albert Kan-Dapaah, Ghana's Minister for National Security, wants "enhanced cooperation" between state security and tax collectors.
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