Deputy Director General of NCA Advocates Stronger Ghana–Zambia Tech Collaboration for Digital Growth

April 20, 2026 – The Deputy Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Mr. Suleman Salifu, has underscored the need for stronger collaboration between Ghanaian and Zambian technology ecosystems to accelerate digital transformation, innovation, and investment across both countries.

Speaking during a high-level bilateral meeting between Ghana and Zambia’s communication and technology sector ministries at the NCA Tower in Accra, Mr. Salifu highlighted the Authority’s commitment to fostering an enabling regulatory environment that supports competition, innovation, and sustainable growth within Ghana’s communications sector. The two-day engagement is being hosted by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI), led by the sector Minister, Samuel Nartey George, in collaboration with key agencies and regulatory institutions.

The engagement builds on earlier bilateral discussions held during the recent state visit of the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama to Zambia. During the visit, both countries committed to strengthening diplomatic relations, expanding trade and investment, and advancing cooperation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). A

key highlight was the Ghana–Zambia Business Dialogue, co-chaired by the two Heads of State, which focused on promoting economic partnerships, particularly in digital and financial technology services.

In furtherance of these commitments, the Zambian delegation, led by Hon. Felix Mutati and comprising technology companies and innovators, is in Ghana to explore business opportunities, foster partnerships, and engage stakeholders within Ghana’s digital ecosystem. Discussions are centred on areas such as fintech, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and innovation-driven enterprise development.

As part of the programme, the Deputy Director-General of the NCA, Mr. Suleman Salifu, delivered a presentation on the Authority’s mandate, regulatory framework, and operational scope. The presentation highlighted the NCA’s role in creating an enabling environment for investment, competition, and innovation within Ghana’s communications sector.

Speaking further, Mr. Salifu emphasised the value of cross-border collaboration in accelerating digital transformation across Africa and called for stronger partnerships between Ghanaian and Zambian businesses. He noted that such partnerships are expected to facilitate knowledge exchange, support market expansion and drive the development of innovative solutions that address shared challenges.

Bringing his submission to a close, Mr. Suleman Salifu underscored that the NCA welcomes Zambian technology businesses to explore and take advantage of Ghana’s enabling regulatory environment and growing digital market, and assured them of the Authority’s readiness to support partnerships that will drive innovation, create jobs, and deliver shared value for both countries.