George Mbuthia

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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1:30
Dec 6, 2021

Africa’s smartphone market dips amid component shortages

2.3% quarter-on-quarter decline during Q3 2021, according to IDC research.
1:30
Sep 8, 2021

Growth in Nigeria’s smartphone market as internet, affordability dominate consumer thinking

IDC market research shows decline of feature phone shipments into the country.
1:40
Mar 10, 2021

SA still leads in Africa’s smartphone market

Overall mobile phone market grew 4.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in Q4 2020.
1:40
Dec 7, 2020

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.
5:30
Jun 15, 2020

COVID-19 takes a swipe at Africa’s smartphone market

IDC research reflects on slowdown in key markets, including South Africa, Egypt and Nigeria.
4:10
Mar 17, 2020

COVID-19’s dark shadow over West Africa’s smartphone market

IDC raises concerns of a likely increase in gray market re-exports of smartphones into Nigeria.
3:00
Aug 28, 2019

Nigeria remains Africa's largest smartphone market

Recent IDC research shows smartphones enjoyed a recovery from the decline in shipments seen in Q1 2019.