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Parliament extends deadline for public input on Electronic Communications Bill

Parliament extends deadline for public input on Electronic Communications Bill

By GhanaSummary NewsroomSouth Africa

The Bill was tabled in Parliament on 20 April 2026 by the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has extended the deadline for written submissions on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill [B12 – 2026] by one month.

ECA Bill The Bill, tabled in Parliament on 20 April 2026 by the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, seeks to amend the Electronic Communications Act of 2005.

Proposals Among its key proposals, the Bill would empower the Minister responsible for local government to establish a national standard by‑law for the rapid deployment of electronic communications networks and facilities.

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