The National Communications Authority (NCA) has called for closer collaboration with Zambia’s technology sector as both countries seek to accelerate digital transformation and expand cross-border investment in Africa’s growing tech market.
Deputy Director-General of the authority, Suleman Salifu, said stronger partnerships between the two ecosystems would help drive innovation, improve market access and support sustainable growth. Speaking at a bilateral meeting in Accra hosted by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, led by Samuel Nartey George, Salifu cited the role of regulation in enabling competition and attracting investment.
The two-day engagement brings together government officials, regulators and private sector players from both countries, with discussions centered on fintech, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure and innovation-led enterprise development.
The talks follow commitments made during a recent visit by President John Dramani Mahama to Zambia, where both countries pledged to deepen trade and investment ties and strengthen cooperation under the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCFTA). A key outcome of that visit was a Ghana–Zambia Business Dialogue co-chaired by the two heads of state, which identified digital and financial technology services as priority areas for collaboration.
A Zambian delegation led by Felix Mutati is currently in Ghana with a group of technology firms and innovators to explore partnerships and business opportunities.
The visit is aimed at fostering closer ties between startups and established firms, while enabling knowledge transfer and market expansion across both countries. Salifu said Ghana’s regulatory framework is designed to support innovation and ensure a level playing field for industry players, positioning the country as an attractive destination for digital investment.
He highlighted the NCA’s role in shaping policy and overseeing the communications sector, including efforts to create an environment that encourages competition and technological advancement.
Officials from both countries see cross-border collaboration as critical to unlocking Africa’s digital economy, particularly as governments look to scale solutions that address shared challenges. Salifu said partnerships between Ghanaian and Zambian firms could accelerate the development of innovative products and services while creating jobs and expanding access to digital tools.
He added that the regulator is open to supporting Zambian technology companies seeking to enter Ghana’s market, signaling a broader push to deepen regional integration through technology and innovation.
