Ghana Hosts Tanzania for Talks on Regulating a New Satellite Era
A benchmarking visit between Ghana’s NCA and Tanzania’s TCRA reflects a growing effort among African regulators to prepare for emerging satellite communications services and evolving orbital networks.
The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana has hosted a delegation from the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) on a benchmarking visit aimed at strengthening regulatory knowledge and enhancing collaboration in the area of satellite communications services.
The visit, held at the NCA Tower, forms part of the TCRA’s efforts to gain deeper insights into the regulation of emerging satellite technologies and services as both regulators seek to adapt to the rapidly evolving communications landscape.
Addressing the delegation, the Deputy Director General in charge of Technical Operations at the NCA, Mr. Suleman Salifu, underscored the growing importance of effective regulatory frameworks in supporting innovation while safeguarding national interests.
He said that satellite communications have undergone significant transformation in recent years, evolving from traditional geostationary satellite systems to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) constellations. According to him, these advancements present new opportunities for connectivity while introducing fresh regulatory challenges for communications authorities around the world.
“The satellite landscape is evolving rapidly, and regulators must continuously adapt their frameworks to ensure they remain relevant, forward-looking, and capable of enabling innovation while protecting national and public interests,” he said.
Mr. Salifu also reaffirmed the NCA’s commitment to sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices with fellow regulators across Africa to promote effective regulation and strengthen regional cooperation in the communications sector.
Representing the Tanzanian delegation, Mr. Fuad Adam commended the NCA for hosting the visit and highlighted the longstanding collaboration between the two regulatory bodies.
He noted that Ghana and Tanzania have a history of collaboration, particularly during the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting, when both countries exchanged valuable experiences and lessons in system configuration and implementation.
Mr. Adam stated that the visit would provide the TCRA with valuable insights into Ghana’s regulatory approach to satellite communications and support the Authority’s ongoing efforts to develop and enhance its framework for regulating emerging space-based communications technologies.
The growing cooperation between Ghana and Tanzania highlights a broader evolution in Africa’s satellite governance landscape, where regulatory authorities are increasingly required to adopt adaptive and forward-looking approaches that can accommodate emerging satellite technologies and evolving market dynamics. As satellite architectures become more complex, regulators must balance innovation with effective oversight to ensure sustainable sector growth.
Furthermore, this development underscores the value of stronger collaboration among African nations through the exchange of knowledge, regulatory experiences, and best practices. Greater alignment of regulatory approaches can help support expanded digital connectivity across the continent while ensuring that national priorities, policy objectives, and sovereign interests remain safeguarded in an increasingly interconnected satellite ecosystem.
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