GIPC Boss Warns Cyber Threats Risk Undermining Ghana’s Digital Business Reputation

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) CEO, Simon Madjie, has called for stronger cybersecurity protections to safeguard the country’s growing digital economy and maintain its reputation as a secure destination for business.

Madjie made the call at the launch of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) in Accra, an event aimed at equipping citizens with tools to navigate the digital world safely.

His remarks come against the backdrop of recent alerts from the Cyber Security Authority (CSA). In July, the regulator warned of a growing wave of artificial intelligence-generated deepfake videos being used to spread financial scams and false medical claims across social media.

The CSA confirmed that the manipulated clips, circulated mainly on Facebook, falsely depicted the President, cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament, and prominent media figures endorsing investment schemes and miracle health products.

In August, the Authority issued another public alert over a surge in online scams where cybercriminals impersonated well-known brands on Google Maps and search engine listings. According to the CSA, fraudsters created fake business profiles or manipulated search results to divert users to counterfeit websites, phone numbers, and addresses. Victims were then lured into sharing one-time passwords (OTPs) and PINs, enabling theft from mobile money wallets and unauthorized payments.

Also addressing the launch, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, said government is working on amendments to the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), and on a fake news and hate speech bill to strengthen the country’s regulatory framework. He noted that citizens must be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to protect themselves against issues such as fraud, abuse, and blackmail.

Themed “Building a Safe, Informed, and Accountable Digital Space,” this year’s NCSAM campaign will run throughout October and bring together government, private sector, academia, and civil society to confront emerging threats in Ghana’s digital ecosystem.

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