CRASA strengthens regional cooperation through courtesy visit to Botswana Ministry of International Relations

The Communications Regulators’ Association of Southern Africa (CRASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation in the communications sector following a courtesy visit to Botswana’s Ministry of International Relations.

The engagement formed part of an induction programme following Malawi’s assumption of the CRASA Chairpersonship. The delegation was led by the Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), Mr. Mayamiko Nkoloma, and accompanied by Acting Executive Secretary Mr. Brian Mwansa.

The CRASA team was received by Botswana’s Ambassador Gobe Pitso, who welcomed the delegation and acknowledged the Association’s role in advancing regional collaboration, harmonised regulatory frameworks, and improved connectivity across Southern Africa.

Discussions focused on key issues shaping the region’s communications landscape, including access to international connectivity infrastructure such as submarine cable systems. Participants noted that enhanced infrastructure is critical for improving digital inclusion, affordability, and broader economic development.

The talks also underscored the importance of communications infrastructure in supporting regional integration and strengthening the digital economy across Southern Africa.

Mr. Nkoloma expressed appreciation to the Government of Botswana for hosting the CRASA Secretariat and supporting its operations over the years. He highlighted Botswana’s continued contribution to creating an enabling environment for regional coordination and institutional effectiveness.

He further noted that the presence of the Secretariat in Botswana has strengthened CRASA’s ability to coordinate initiatives and support member states in addressing emerging regulatory and digital transformation challenges.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to deepen collaboration and advance initiatives aimed at promoting connectivity, regional integration, and sustainable digital development across the Southern African region.