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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 Strengthens Regional Partnerships and Data Governance at Africa Tech Festival 2025

Writer: NCA Communications
NCA Communications
Nov 11, 2025
2 min read

NCA delegation during the Africa Tech engagement
NCA delegation led by the Director of Research and Planning, Eng. Chol Joseph Mayen, during the Africa Tech engagement.

A delegation led by the Director of Research and Planning, Eng Chol Joseph Mayen, participated in the highly anticipated Africa Tech Festival 2025 in Cape Town on November 11th - 13th 2025.


The festival under the theme "Responsible Innovation, Inclusive Investment, Connectivity for Development and Policy Harmonization,” attracted more than 15,000 attendees from 130 countries. Technology corporations, policymakers and AI start-ups all played a key role on this platform, bridging African markets with international partners and exploring solutions driving the continent’s digital transformation.


Through various engagements with potential partners, NCA centered discussions on 

affordable, high-quality fiber optic infrastructure for underserved areas and took part in thought-provoking conversations on data protection mechanisms. The primary focus was to deepen regional regulatory collaborations and draw strategic insights to inform future policies.

 

A key theme throughout the Tech festival was the urgency of strengthening data protection frameworks, which served as foundational guardrails to secure cross-border collaboration. As Africa witnesses rapid technological advancement, the need to safeguard personal data and ensure responsible data flows has become paramount. For South Sudan, the enactment of a comprehensive data protection framework remains a national priority, opening pathways for innovation and regional integration.


NCA’s Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, Eng. Unguec Stephen is a member of the East African Community (EAC) Technical Working Group on Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data protection. He took part in a high-level panel titled: “Staying Ahead of 

Cloud Compliance, Managing Data Sovereignty and Cross-Border Risks”. The panel featured technical experts from the banking, telecom and health sectors exploring the growing volume of personal data handled by institutions across the continent.


During the session, Eng. Stephen underscored the importance of data harmonization across Africa. He highlighted how countries with limited critical infrastructure or connectivity gaps can leverage innovative solutions such as data embassies. “Countries can store their data abroad without compromising sovereignty” he explained. “By applying strong data protection frameworks, they can ensure their digital assets remain secure, protected and governed by their own laws.”


He further emphasized on achieving long-term data harmonization through the existing economic blocs, i.e. East Africa Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) calling for a multi-stakeholder approach.

“We need to embark on public, private legislation-led drafting that encourages the private sector and other stakeholders to be involved to promote inclusivity and innovation when drafting the data framework bill.”

 

Challenges still remain with countries adopting different data laws and privacy policies often creating legal obstacles. Poor data quality undermines trust and diminishes the value of harmonization datasets. The conversations allowed Africa to have a discourse and providesolutions to mitigate these problems and forge a way forward.

 

Through active participation, the NCA continues to position South Sudan within Africa’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, strengthening partnerships and ensuring the country remains engaged in shaping the future of ICT, cybersecurity and data governance.

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