Tag: Ghana
Punches Thrown in Ghana’s Parliament over Proposed Mobile Money Tax
It looked like the ruling NPP tried to break procedure to enact a new tax but some say it was a misunderstanding about using the toilet.
$40mn Budget in Ghana for ‘Revenue Assurance’ of Mobile Money Taxes
Ghana's government imposed a surprise new tax, gave a tax cut, and seemingly found tax leaks within the space of just 3 weeks.
Mobile Money Fraudsters to Be Blocked by All Ghana’s Networks
MTN Ghana CEO Selorm Adadevoh says financial cybercrime is a national security threat but not all agree with his anti-fraud policies.
Ghanaian High Court Stops Regulator and GVG from Violating Mobile Phone Privacy
Data supposedly gathered to track the spread of COVID-19 included each customer's mobile money transactions and bank details.
Protecting Mobile Money Agents from Robbery
The cash held by mobile money agents makes them a target for criminals. Telcos should work with insurers to create policies that will help agents to manage the risk.
Ghana’s Government Promises to Scrap Minimum Termination Rate
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia said the current GHC0.19 per minute rate is a 'nuisance tax' that causes simbox fraud.
National RA Audit Row Continues in Ghana
Ghana's Communications Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful says her national RA audit has stopped telcos from cheating their taxes, so why is she not prosecuting them for tax evasion?
RAG TV: From Tariff Harmonization to Tax Audits to Number Plan Loopholes
Francis Afful of MTN Ghana and Guy Howie of Biaas were the guests for a show that was entertaining, varied and informative.
Succeeding Too Much: Regulator Says MTN Ghana Dominates Mobile Money
MTN Ghana will not have succeeded without taking risks, raising a question about regulators punishing telcos for good decisions.
MTN Ghana Educates Customers about Mobile Money Fraud
The #U4Know campaign focuses on four key security tips for customers.
KelniGVG ‘Gurus’ Take Ghanaian Regulators to Spain for ‘Training’
Ghana's government rejected claims that corruption was behind the appointment of KelniGVG as their national RA auditors.
Ghanians Will Be Forced to Re-Register SIM Cards
Ghana's Communications Minister blames telcos and agents for flaws in the current register of SIM cards.
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