Ghana’s media faces crisis due to non-compliance, leading to regulatory reforms and crackdowns on harmful content.

Ghana’s Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George warned that the country’s media sector faces a critical juncture, urging broadcasters to comply with licensing, technical, and content regulations to ensure sustainability and public trust. He highlighted widespread non-compliance, inactive stations, and unpaid fees for the government-funded DTT network, calling for fair cost-sharing and regulatory reforms. The government plans to update the Broadcasting Bill to address digital convergence, AI, and 5G, while cracking down on exploitative content like money-doubling schemes and explicit programming. Minister emphasized ethical standards, local content investment, and collaboration with industry stakeholders to build a responsible, accountable media environment.