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PUBLIC NOTICE Migration of the National Mobile Numbering Plan from 7-Digit to 9-Digit Format BACKGROUND The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) hereby notifies the public, businesses, and all stakeholders that the National Numbering Plan (NNP) for mobile telephony in The Gambia will migrate from the current 7-digit format to a new 9-digit format. This migration […] The post PUBLIC NOTICE…
PURA Hosts ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority ( ERERA ) Meeting in The Gambia Banjul, The Gambia | June 11, 2026 The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) successfully hosted a high-level Technical Validation Meeting of the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA) under the Regional Harmonization of Regulatory Frameworks and Tools for Improved Electricity…
PURA’s Staff participated as a Panelist in the AMDA Leads High-Impact Mini-Grid Dialogue at the 22nd AFUR Conference in Swakopmund, Namibia The 22nd Annual Conference of the African Forum for Utility Regulators (AFUR), held from 23–27 March 2026 in Swakopmund, Namibia, brought together over 200 regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and development partners to discuss innovative, […] The post…
PURA Hosts Stakeholders on Distributed Generation and Net Metering Tuesday, 24th March 2026, The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority hosted a delegation from Sustainable Energy Africa (SEA), South Africa, alongside key national stakeholders under the Distributed Generation (DG) Support Programme. The meeting marked the first consultation between Gambian stakeholders and Sustainable Energy…
PRESS RELEASE CTM360 Partners with PURA to Strengthen The Gambia’s National Cybersecurity Resilience The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), The Gambia’s independent multi-sector regulator and host of the national Computer Security Incident Response Team (gmCSIRT), plays a central role in safeguarding the country’s digital infrastructure. As cyber threats continue to evolve,…
PURA Strengthens Postal Regulation Capacity Through Visit to PTT Türkiye The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) delegation, led by Director General Dr. Njogou L. Bah, embarked on a benchmarking visit to PTT, Türkiye’s state postal operator, where they were received by the General Manager, Mr. Hakan Gülten, and his management team. During the visit, PTT delivered a presentation on…
PRESS RELEASE UNAUTHORISED WI-FI HOTSPOT SERVICE PROVIDERS – NOTICE ON REGULARISATION The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) hereby notifies the general public that it has, through monitoring, consultation, and verification exercises, identified the existence of Wi-Fi hotspot service providers operating without the requisite licence or authorisation in various localised communities…
PURA Strengthens Risk Management Culture Through Staff Engagement and Capacity Building The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has successfully presented its Risk Management Tools to professional staff as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional governance, accountability, and operational resilience. The session enhanced staff understanding of risk identification, assessment,…
PURA and ARTP Sign MoU to Implement ECOWAS Roaming Regulation The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) of The Gambia and the Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARTP) of Senegal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the ECOWAS Community Roaming Regulation, marking a significant milestone in regional ICT cooperation. The agreement will enable […] The…
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE DRAFT GATEWAY TRAFFIC MEASUREMENT AND REVENUE ASSURANCE REGULATIONS, 2025 The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is developing regulations to establish a framework for implementing the Gateway Traffic Measurement and Revenue Assurance System, which will ensure thorough monitoring and effective regulation of communications traffic in The Gambia. The purpose of…
