The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has directed the Acting Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA) to take immediate enforcement action against several entities for operating without valid frequency authorisations, in violation of Section 2(4) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775).
The entities affected by this directive are:
1. Fire Group of Companies, Sunyani – 90.1MHz
2. I-Zar Consult Limited, Tamale – 89.7MHz
3. Abochannel Media Group, Adidome – 105.7MHz
4. Okyeame Radio Limited, Bibiani – 99.7MHz
5. Mumen Bono Foundation, Techiman – 99.7MHz
6. Osikani Community FM, Nkrankwanta – 99.7MHz
The Communications Ministry in a statement on Tuesday February 18 noted that these entities have failed to renew their authorisations, fulfill statutory payment obligations, or submit the required documentation within the stipulated timeframe.