RASCOM meets CEO of Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications at Africa Tech Festival 2025

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

The Regional African Satellite Communications Organisation (RASCOM) held a strategic meeting with Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT) and the Digital Chamber of Ghana (DCG).

The discussions focused on advancing collaboration between RASCOM and Ghana’s telecom sector, addressing connectivity challenges, and exploring innovative solutions to strengthen digital infrastructure across the continent. RASCOM Director General, Timothy Ashong, emphasized the importance of such engagements, stating, “Meeting with industry leaders like Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah reinforces our commitment to building a connected Africa. Partnerships are crucial to driving innovation, expanding access, and ensuring sustainable growth in the digital economy.”

RASCOM’s Director General also held discussions with representatives from Senegal’s Sonatel, Angosat, and Cameroon’s Board members, as well as the MTN Ghana team. The exchanges focused on strategies for addressing Africa’s communication challenges, promoting digital transformation, and fostering regional collaboration in the telecommunications and satellite sectors.

The interactions underscore RASCOM’s commitment to building a more connected and digitally empowered Africa through partnerships with key stakeholders and newly appointed industry leaders, including Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah, whose leadership is expected to drive innovation and growth within Ghana’s digital ecosystem.

The meeting highlighted RASCOM’s ongoing efforts to foster cooperation among regional and national stakeholders, ensuring that Africa’s satellite and telecommunications sectors work in tandem to create a digitally empowered continent.