As part of its ongoing work to advance artificial intelligence, digital skills, and innovation, the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation continues to engage with organisations contributing to practical technology education for young people. The Ministry recently met with the Kamara Yokie Innovation Center to discuss its ongoing activities in robotics and STEM education, and […]
Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Salima Monorma Bah, joined leaders from across the continent at the Cotonou Digital Summit 2025, held on November 17–18 in Benin. The summit brought together government, industry and civil society to discuss Africa’s digital future, with a focus on closing the usage gap, expanding AI opportunities, and advancing the
Send Me, an eCommerce and logistics platform founded in Sierra Leone, has been announced as the winner of the Startup World Cup Regional Semi-Finals at the 2025 Africa Tech Festival. The win secures the company a place in the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley, where finalists from around the world will compete for a $1
Madam Salima Bah, Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, on Thursday 30th October, 2025 welcomed Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to China, Dr. Abubakarr Karim, and a team of global experts on blockchain technology, Sovereign Infrastructure for Global Nations (S.I.G.N.)https://x.com/ethsign The visit highlights Government’s drive to use blockchain to strengthen transparency, trust, and innovation in public service
On November 22, 2024, Minister of Communication, Technology, and Innovation, Salima Monorma Bah, and Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy, Rose Pola Pricemou, in Conakry signed a framework agreement to enhance collaboration in the Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy sectors. The signing ceremony, held at the Atlantic Hotel in Freetown, brought together senior officials,
The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation supported by the World Bank, hosted a one-day stakeholder engagement to review the state of digital public services in Sierra Leone on the a Landscape Review of Digital Public Service Delivery in Sierra Leone. The event brought together representatives from various ministries, departments, and agencies to discuss gaps,
On Saturday, Minister Salima Monorma Bah served as the keynote speaker at the certification ceremony for the ICT training organized by Skool Grind SL and Christex foundation, in partnership with the ministry. This training is part of the President’s Big Five Game Changers, focusing on human capital development. Speaking to the 100 students from batches
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“Today, my Government signed two important agreements to continue laying the solid foundation for our digital transformation. This is a critical baluster in our Big Five Agenda. This partnership with Huawei will broaden our digital space, expand investments, and intensify innovation.” — His Excellency, Retired, Brigadier, Dr. Julius Maada Bio. The ongoing collaboration with the
On August 29, 2024, senior officials from Sierra Leone’s National Communications Authority (NATCA) and the Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation received a warm welcome in Conakry from their counterparts in Guinea’s Regulatory Authority for Posts and Telecommunications (ARPT) and the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and the Digital Economy (MPTEN). The visit aimed to finalize
Today, @MoCTI held a validation workshop to engage key government officials and private sector stakeholders in reviewing critical documents that will advance Sierra Leone’s innovation ecosystem. Giving the keynote address, Salim Bah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting an enabling environment for innovation. Highlighting the development of Felei Tech City and the National Innovation Fund,