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MTN FA Cup: Asante Kotoko beats Thunderbolt FC to secure Round of 16 spot [WATCH]

  Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko progressed to the next round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 win over Division Two side Thunderbolt FC at the Okese Park in Ejisu on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Coach Mariano Barreto handed starting roles to some places on the bench such as Felix Annan, Sarfo …

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MTN to increase call, data charges from Saturday

Telecom giant MTN Ghana says it is reviewing its call and data tariffs upwards beginning Saturday, May 1, 2021. MTN says the move is to make room for the 1% increase in  National Health Insurance Levy by the government. Government introduced the increased tax as part of measures to plough back revenue …

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Christopher Mbii wins MTN Invitational Golf tourney at Achimota

Banker and amateur golfer, Chris Mbii from the Tafo Golf Club emerged winner of the first 2021 MTN Invitational Golf tourney held at the Achimota Golf Club.   Mbii played handicap two to record 40 points to win this year’s first MTN Invitational Golf tourney ahead of Church Ansah who …

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5% Communications Service Tax reduction takes effect today

he reduction of the Communications Services Tax (CST) to four per cent takes effect today Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Government in 2018 increased the CST charge from 6% to 9% after the finance minister announced it in the Supplementary Budget. However, almost a year after taking the decision, government under …

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MTN goes to Supreme Court over monopoly saga

Telecommunications giant, MTN Ghana, has filed a writ at the Supreme Court for a review of the decision by the High Court to dismiss its suit against the National Communications Authority over monopoly claims. A statement by the largest telecoms operator in the country stated that MTN “would like to …

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Court throws out MTN case against NCA over monopoly

An Accra High Court has dismissed an application by MTN seeking to quash the directive of the National Communication Authority to classify it as a significant market player in the telecommunications industry. The court in a 33 page ruling dismissed the case while awarding a cost f ghc10,000 against MTN. …

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MTN drags NCA to court over monopoly saga

  Telecommunication giant, MTN, has dragged the National Communication Authority to court over attempts by the regulator to break up the near-monopoly of the company. In a statement, MTN said despite consultations with NCA, the company was left with no choice than to resort to the court to seek redress. …

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Attempts to cut MTN’s ‘monopoly absurd’ – Franklin Cudjoe

IMANI boss Franklin Cudjoe has described as absurd plans by the Communications Ministry to cut the ‘monopoly’ of MTN in the communications industry. According to him, the move is akin to being penalised for being too good in class. A statement by the government and signed by the sector Minister, …

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MTN reacts to NCA’s ‘monopoly breaking policies’

Telecommunications giant, Mobile Telephone Network (MTN), has responded to media reports on the National Communications Authority’s (NCA) decision to implement some specific policies to ensure a level-playing field for all network operators within the telecommunications industry. The new policies, according to the reports, are due to MTN’s huge market share …

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One network cannot dominate Ghana’s Telco space- Govt takes steps to break MTN’s ‘monopoly’

The Ministry of Communication has announced it is taking frantic steps to break the near monopoly MTN Ghana enjoys as its dominance is not helpful for the growth of the Ghana Telco space. In a statement released Sunday, it emerged that almost 92% of Ghana’s 4G spectrum is covered by …

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