{"id":1826,"date":"2026-08-08T17:48:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T17:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/?p=1826"},"modified":"2026-08-08T17:48:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T17:48:21","slug":"as-it-celebrates-20-years-of-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/?p=1826","title":{"rendered":"As It Celebrates 20 Years of Growth\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NatCA Calls for Greater Digital Transformation<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Communications Authority (NatCA) has marked its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of growth in Sierra Leone\u2019s telecommunications sector while calling for stronger collaboration to advance the country\u2019s digital transformation agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at the anniversary celebration, Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Madam Salima Bah, said NatCA\u2019s achievements over the years were driven not only by infrastructure development but also by the dedication of its workforce, shared vision, and commitment to national progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cInstitutions are not formed by just a building. Institutions are made by their people,\u201d Madam Bah stated, as she paid tribute to individuals who have contributed to the growth of the Authority since its establishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1827\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She recognised the role of Dr. Prince Harding, who served as part of the leadership that established NatCA, as well as former ministers, board chairpersons, board members, Director Generals, staff, and industry stakeholders who supported the Authority\u2019s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past two decades, Sierra Leone\u2019s telecommunications sector has recorded major milestones, including mobile network coverage reaching over 90 percent of the population, expansion of the national fibre backbone to 14 of the country\u2019s 16 districts, the entry of satellite operators, and the emergence of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) aimed at promoting innovation and competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madam Bah attributed these gains to deliberate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/natca-20years-communications-digital\/\">&nbsp;government<\/a>&nbsp;policies, effective regulation, and continued cooperation between the government, NatCA, telecommunications operators, development partners, and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-300x187.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She noted that the role of a regulator goes beyond monitoring the sector, stressing that it also involves creating an environment that attracts investment, supports fair competition, encourages innovation, and ensures that citizens benefit from technological advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Minister warned that despite progress in expanding digital infrastructure, internet adoption remains a challenge. 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