Kenyans put a hold on buying smartphones as inflation bites
Consumer spending on smartphones declined as prices for basic commodities increased, constraining budgets for technology products.
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Egypt’s smartphone market nosedives in Q3, but pundits foresee stability
IDC research shows North Africa country’s market was down 73.4% year-on-year, but analysts believe it will recover in 2023.
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Africa’s smartphone market dips amid component shortages
2.3% quarter-on-quarter decline during Q3 2021, according to IDC research.
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Africa’s mobile phone market continues on growth trajectory
IDC research shows with 54.0% share in Q2 2021, feature phones continue to account for the majority of the market.
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Tecno holds off competition to be Africa’s top smartphone brand
Research firms Counterpoint and IDC confirm Chinese smartphone provider Tecno Mobile as the leading brand on the continent
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SA still leads in Africa’s smartphone market
Overall mobile phone market grew 4.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in Q4 2020.
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Nigeria’s mobile phone market bounces back
Vendors having shifted their model portfolios to entry-level and mid-range devices has helped, according to IDC research.
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Africa’s smartphone market proves resilient to impact of COVID-19
Feature phones decline according to IDC research.
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COVID-19 takes a swipe at Africa’s smartphone market
IDC research reflects on slowdown in key markets, including South Africa, Egypt and Nigeria.
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Coronavirus knocks smartphone supply to Africa
IDC research anticipates an 8.4% drop in the market in Q1 2020.
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Nigeria remains Africa's largest smartphone market
Recent IDC research shows smartphones enjoyed a recovery from the decline in shipments seen in Q1 2019.