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New SIM registration system to curb mobile money fraud- Sam George
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced a new SIM card registration system aimed at making the process easier for citizens while tackling mobile money fraud.
According to the minister, the new system has been designed to avoid the difficulties many Ghanaians experienced during the previous registration exercise between 2021 and 2023.
He gave the remarks on Tuesday, March 24, on Metro TV Ghana.
According to him, President John Dramani Mahama insisted that the process must be convenient and stress-free.
“He made it clear that this exercise should not put Ghanaians through the hassle and discomfort they went through before,” he said.
He explained that under the new system, people with smartphones will be able to register their SIM cards using their own devices.
He said the process will involve facial recognition technology, similar to how users unlock their phones.
The Minister added that the system will connect directly to the database of the National Identification Authority to verify users in real time. He stressed that no biometric data will be stored by third parties.
“We are not taking anybody’s biometrics. We are only verifying in real time against the database,” he said.
He noted that once a person registers a primary phone number, any attempt to register another SIM using their Ghana Card will require a one-time password (OTP) sent to that primary number. This, he said, will prevent fraudsters from using other people’s details.
Mr. George also revealed that the government is introducing a Central Equipment Identity Register to link SIM cards, mobile devices and Ghana Cards.
He explained that each mobile device has a unique identification number, known as an IMEI, which will be tied to the SIM card and the user’s Ghana Card.
“This gives us a full picture of who is using which number and on what device,” he said.
He added that the new system will allow authorities to take stronger action against mobile money fraud.
He said once a fraud case is confirmed, both the SIM card and the device used can be blocked.
Currently, he noted, fraudsters can easily replace blocked SIM cards at a low cost and continue their activities.
However, blocking the device will make it more difficult and expensive for them to operate.
He further disclosed that individuals linked to fraud could have their Ghana Cards flagged or blacklisted after repeated offences. He said this could restrict their access to services such as banking, healthcare and driver’s licensing.
“That is the price people must pay if they choose to engage in fraud,” he said.
The Minister assured Ghanaians living abroad that they will be able to complete the registration process using a mobile app, without the need to travel to Ghana.
He added that a USSD option will be available for people without smartphones, while support centres will assist those who need help with verification.
Mr. George said the new system is part of efforts to sanitise the telecommunications space and protect citizens and businesses from fraud.
He urged the public not to register SIM cards for people they do not know, warning that they could face serious consequences if those numbers are used for criminal activities.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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