GSMA applauds MTN, Airtel for network sharing

The MTN Group CEO will support the chair and board in overseeing the strategic direction of the organisation, which represents the world’s mobile operators.

The telco says its vision is to evolve into a tech-enabled platform business, delivering dignity, hope, and opportunity for all Africans.

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi yesterday underlined the importance of making cellphones and other smart devices affordable.

Mobile operators can lead Africa's energy transition by modernising their networks and adopting energy-efficient architectures.

The Fund is providing grants of up to £250,000 to businesses that use AI and future technologies to drive forward-looking innovations.

The telco says his presence on  the board will be instrumental in unlocking the potential of mobile technology to support sustainable development and economic growth.

By joining the EQUALS, the African telecoms group with a presence in 15 countries, said it aims to learn from shared experiences and best practices

The consortium said if smartphones were priced at around $20, an additional 270 million Africans would be able to purchase them, potentially narrowing the usage gap by 23%.

According to the GSMA, the boom in digitalisation, fueled by strong mobile network infrastructure and smart policies, has ushered in a new era of possibilities that will enable economic diversification away from oil dependence.

The East Africa region recorded transaction value of $491.8 billion, West Africa $277 billion, Central Africa $57.6 billion, Southern Africa $5.3 billion and North Africa $4.7 billion.

Mapula Bodibe, MTN Rwanda CEO, is joint winner of this year’s GSMA Chairman’s Award.