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Connecting the Future: NCA Inspires Next Generation of Tech Leaders at St. Lawrence Study Tour

July 23, 2026 at 1:00:00 AM

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — The National Communication Authority (NCA) hosted students and teachers from St. Lawrence High School for a two-day educational study tour on 21 and 22 July 2026. The visit, held under the theme "Connecting The Future: Inspiring The Next Generation in Digital Innovation," took place at the Authority’s Headquarters in Juba. The initiative forms part of the NCA's ongoing commitment to promoting digital literacy, fostering innovation, and strengthening partnerships with educational institutions across South Sudan. The tour aimed to bridge classroom learning with practical exposure to the telecommunications and information and communication technology (ICT) sectors while encouraging students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and digital innovation. Welcome and Mandate Briefing Mr. Isaac Dada Lemi, the Director of Corporate Affairs, welcomed the delegation and introduced the students to the core mandate and responsibilities of the NCA. His briefing provided the visiting students with foundational insights into how the Authority regulates South Sudan's telecommunications and communications sector. Technical Presentations Throughout the two-day program, technical experts from various NCA directorates delivered presentations designed to expose students to real-world applications of communication technologies. These sessions covered:- Telecommunications Regulation: The legal and structural frameworks governing industry operators. Spectrum Management: The allocation and monitoring of radio frequencies. Cybersecurity Best Practices: Safeguarding digital infrastructure and user data. Computer Emergency Response Team (CIRT): The mechanisms used to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber incidents. Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies: The technological advancements shaping the future of communications in South Sudan. Leadership Address Speaking during the program, the Director General, Hon. Rizig Dominic Samuel, emphasized the NCA's focus on supporting youth development through targeted educational outreach. Addressing the students directly, he remarked: "Keep up with the mantle and embrace innovation, develop strong digital skills, and become responsible users of technology as South Sudan continues its journey toward a digital economy." Interactive Q&A and Facility Tour Students engaged directly with NCA professionals during dedicated Question and Answer (Q&A) sessions, discussing potential career pathways and the evolving national digital landscape. Visiting teachers expressed their appreciation to the NCA for providing a practical learning environment that complemented the school's academic curriculum. The study tour concluded with a guided tour of selected NCA technical facilities and a group photograph session.

NCA makes plans to boost Cyber-Infrastructure and Systems to protect Internet Users

Writer: NCA Communications
NCA Communications
Dec 20, 2022
1 min read

Updated: Dec 9, 2024

Juba County, Central Equatoria State, 26 November 2022

The coalition government, through the National Communication Authority (NCA) has made plans to invest and implement an appropriate cyber-infrastructure and systems project aimed at protecting all internet users across South Sudan.

The project is geared towards protecting and ensuring the privacy of government and other stakeholders’ data and information from infiltration. This comes after the Authority registered numerous cases of online scammers using technology to commit malicious crimes on digital networks across the country.

According to Eng. Napoleon Adok, Director General of the National Communication Authority, cyber-criminals engage in such acts with the intention of stealing sensitive information and generating profit for themselves.

“The government needs to consider improving its cyber infrastructure and systems to protect against such incidents. So those people collect information around us and exploit that vulnerability and anticipation that we have as human beings.

“To avoid such incidents and guarantee the integrity and security of government information, there is a need to implement and invest in proper government infrastructure and systems,” said Eng. Napoleon Adok during the Annual Town Hall Meeting in Juba.

To address threats of this kind, the head of South Sudan’s communications regulator revealed that the Information Ministry is considering the establishment of a National ICT Authority to regulate the government’s procurement of ICT equipment.

For inquiries, reach NCA at this Email address: info@nca.gov.ss

For more information, visit the NCA website: www.nca.gov.ss

 
 
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