The Norwegian-based Web company adopts its multi-pronged “Africa first” strategy to scout for opportunities together with locals.

The continent is bursting with potential for more widespread adoption of 5G, advanced network infrastructure, mobile connectivity, AI, cloud and big data, says ZTE.

Spectrum availability will promote strong growth and cost-efficiency in 4G and 5G mobile connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2025, says the GSMA.

Cash may have traditionally been king, but the coronavirus pandemic is contributing to a faster pace of mobile money adoption across the continent.

The industry body for mobile operators and the United Nations World Food Programme accelerate the use of mobile money in times of global emergencies.

As the world navigates the global health emergency, the mobile industry shows it has never been more essential, says the GSMA’s Alex Sinclair.

The summit provides a platform for sharing experiences of SA network construction and business development strategies in China and other countries.

The region’s struggle to bridge the mobile Internet usage gap continues, despite many people being covered by a mobile network.

The company’s spend on 5G is still at its infancy and the mass rollout will take several years, says Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub.

The World Bank projects a 20% decline in global remittances, urging service providers and authorities to introduce measures to ease use of mobile money platforms.

GSMA Calls for Applications to Develop Digital Access Solutions in Africa and Asia

2019 marked a major milestone for mobile money globally, with over one billion accounts and close to $2 billion in daily transactions, says GSMA.