Business News of Friday, 17 May 2019Source: Graphic.com.ghCommunications Ministry to stop importation of fake phones in GhanaFile photoThe Ministry of Communications has warned of an imminent crackdown on the activities of illegal operators in the telecommunication industry. A Deputy Minister of Communication, Mr George Andah, who gave the warning, said the crackdown would be targeted at halting the importation of fake mobile phones into the country and subsequent evasion import duties. The systems will be such that mobile devices that enter the country without appropriate import duties will not be connected to any mobile network,” he stressed. WTISDHe was speaking at a flag hoisting event held in Accra today to mark the 2019 World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD). The WTISD is marked annually across the world to raise awareness on the importance on adhering to standards and safety systems in the telecommunication industry.

Source: GhanaWeb May 17, 2019 16:52 UTC