NCA sued by MTN because NCA accused them of Having Monopoly over the Telecommunications Business

In the recent past weeks, the Ministry of Information and the National Communications Authority, (NCA) has leveled an accusation against MTN Ghana, the country's largest telecommunications network company. The allegations were based on the fact that MTN Ghana has the biggest share of telecomunication network subscriber(ship). It is reported that MTN holds 75% of the customers while the other companies compete for the remaining 25% of the customers Ghana has to offer. 

Many people on social media and radio networks condemned the act calling it share envy. This was after the Ministry of Information issued a statement saying there were disparities and unbalances in the telecommunications industry. The ministry however stated that it was not on an evil hunt with MTN but trying to correct a mistake in the system. 

But MTN Ghana has held a press conference recently that it has filed a case against the NCA for not their actions against the company. 

Selorm Adadevoh complained bitterly calling the action of the government agency unfair and cited same reason for they filing the case. While the government has not responded yet, it was reported earlier that government is set to break the monopoly of MTN. 

Blow are a snapshot of the document published by MTN Ghana. 

Covid-19 Contact Tracers will Access Vodafone and MTN Subscriber Data, Accra High Court Rules - Dzidefo

The novel Covid-19 has been plaguing countries across the world since its outbreak in late 2019 earning the title of pandemic accorded by the WHO. More than nine million (9,574, 704) cases have been confirmed with 486, 123 deaths recorded as at the time this post was published.

Ghana has received her fair share of the pain inflicted by the pandemic with a total of 15,47 confirmed cases and more than ninety (95) deaths. The government of Ghana has been doing a lot to curb the spread and treatment of infected persons. One main measure to reduce the spread of Covid-19 is the policy implemented of the contact tracing policy which help to look for, find and isolate and treat persons.

In order to see that the policy works, an Accra High Court ruled today that the two major network telecommunication network companies in Ghana, Vodafone and MTN should share the data of their subscribers (customers) with the body known as Covid-19 Contact Tracers. This is believed to help the workers quickly find people they believe has been in contact with an infected person. This will help make their work more effective and contribute to controlling the spread of the novel virus.

 

Justice Stephen Oppong who presided over the case said in his decision and quoted by Joynews saying "it would go against citizens’ “overall wellbeing” for the court to stop telecommunications providers from sharing data with authorities amid a pandemic. 

"A private citizen had filed an injunction order asking the country’s two biggest operators to suspend data-sharing with the government, saying it breached domestic and international privacy laws." Reported Joynews. There is yet to be a hearing and ruling on the case. 

Parts of Ghana , USA, Japan and other parts of the world experience mild Earthquakes

   

Earth tremor, an involuntary quivering movement of the earth's crust or simply put, slight earthquak hits parts of Accra and the Central region on yester-night terrifying residents. At the same time of the tremor, parts of the US also experience theirs. 

The Ghana Accra tremor measured up to 4.0 magnitudes. 

 

In Accra Ghana, the places affected included butt not limited to Dansoman, Oprah Square, James Town, Dome, Ashorman and Kasoa Kwabenya. Residents of the affected places said they felt the shock right under their feet. Online sources report similar incidents occurred in parts of the United States and Japan.

 

All news media outlets including social media was flooded last night with news of the tremor. One could not handle but be worried for lives and properties. Eyewitnesses in parts of Accra said they never experienced such an incident in the past 15+ years.

The incident has made city officials to call on building owners and building companies to check their buildings and make sure they are quake-proof. 

Japan

A 5.9 earthquake hit areas 43 km away from Chosi, Choba, Japan on the evening of yesterday, 24 June, 2020. This was not new event in the area as surrounding countries such as Taiwan experienced similar events days before yesterday. There were no casualties. 

USA

In the past 24 hours in the US, a total of 275 earthquakes hit the US. Notable among them is the 5.8 Magnitude earthquake which hit Lone Pine, California, USA.No causalities were recorded. 

The map below shows earthquake prone areas. 

Source: American Geosciences Institute

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Meet Freeman Kafui, The Elegant Lady Representing the Volta Region at Ghana's Most Beautiful 2020 - Dzidefo

Ghana's Most Beautiful is arguably, the biggest beauty pageant show with a national outlook and with international standing. The show which was started and is run yearly, has brought the best out of all participants and has really educated and entertained Ghana and beyond. 

Despite the social challenges presented by the novel Covid-19, the 2020 edition of the show is scheduled to take place. Below is a short biography and beautiful pictures of Volta Region's rep. I hope you enjoy and go support her in her Instagram and other social pages. 

Her name is Freeman Matilda Makafui and

she is 24 years of age.

She comes from Peki Dzake in the Volta Region of Ghana.

She had her basic school education at Riis Presby, Ho.

She then proceeded to Mawuko Girls' Senior High School for her Senior High School education.

She got admission to Akatsi College of Education in 2016 and completed in the year 2019 and currently doing her National Service.

She won her first pageantry title at Mawuko Girls' Senior High School.

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She was crowned Queen of AKatsico in 2017.

She proceeded to TTAG Volta where she won TTAG Volta Queen of the year.

She then represented Colleges of Education in the Volta Region at the national level. Through hard work and determination she was crowned TTAG National Queen for the year 2018.

She's smart, fluent, hospitable, beautiful, intelligent, friendly, open minded, passionate about pageantry, etc.

She has been unbeaten throughout her pageantry journey and she is up for GH

ANA'S MOST BEAUTIFUL 2020 (GMB 2020) representing the VOLTA REGION.

She's ready to work hard and bring the crown to the VOLTA Region.

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She's known for victory and therefore counting on our prayers and support to get this done. If you support her, kindly SHARE this post to create awareness of her new journey.

You can also follow her on:

Facebook: @Freeman Tilly-Maud

Instagram: @Freeman_Makafui

Source: @Freeman_Makafui

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