{
  "id": 14667498,
  "title": "Agbodza, Sam George move to curb fibre optic cable cuts during road works",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/agbodza-sam-george-move-to-curb-fibre-optic-cable-cuts-during-road",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T09:42:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/agbodza-sam-george-move-to-curb-fibre-optic-cable-cuts-during-road-works/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has convened a meeting with the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, and other key stakeholders to tackle repeated damage to fibre optic cables during road construction and rehabilitation works in Ghana. The primary objective of the gathering was to enhance coordination among road authorities, contractors, and telecommunications service providers in order to prevent cable cuts and mitigate disruptions to communication services. The issue has gained prominence due to growing concerns over the harm inflicted on crucial digital infrastructure during road projects.\n\nDelegates attending the meeting stressed the importance of enhanced communication, proactive planning, and closer collaboration among the various institutions engaged in road construction and telecommunications infrastructure development. They emphasized that effective coordination would enable the identification and safeguarding of fibre optic cables before excavation and other construction activities commence. The discussion forms part of a broader initiative aimed at protecting essential infrastructure while ensuring the seamless execution of road projects. It is anticipated that improved cooperation between the roads and communications sectors will lead to a reduction in avoidable damage, lessen service interruptions, and bolster Ghana's digital development goals.",
  "summary": "The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has engaged the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, and other key stakeholders to address recurring damage to fibre optic cables during road construction and rehabilitation works across Ghana.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Agbodza, Sam George seek better coordination to protect fibre optic cables",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/agbodza-sam-george-seek-better-coordination-to-protect-fibre-optic",
        "published": "2026-10-15T10:07:56.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}