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Internet Disruptions: Communications Minister to appear before parliament on March 18

The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, is expected to appear before parliament on March 18, 2024, to provide updates on the prolonged internet disruptions which have persisted since last week.

In the last five days, there have been significant disruptions in internet connectivity, which have left many subscribers in limbo.

According to the NCA, the disruptions are due to challenges in undersea fibre optic cables, while international technical teams have been dispatched to resolve the situation.

Subsequently, the Authority has said it will take up to five weeks to fully restores these disruptions and return to normalcy.

As of Sunday March 17, most subscribers on MTN Ghana began to witness some level of restoration in their internet connectivity.

Meanwhile, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful is set to provide parliament with key updates on the situation and how government is working to resolve the disruptions.

The internet blackout did not only affect data services but also spread through to key banks and other digital services across West, Central and South Africa, leaving many users in limbo and transactions inaccessible for hours.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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