GSMA Africa

Welcome to our brand new #GSMAAfrica showcase page - dedicated to all things telecommunications in Sub-Saharan Africa! ✨ Think of this page as your hub for all the latest updates, trends, and insights within the region ✔️ From cutting-edge events to policy advocacy work and regulatory concerns, our mission is to foster #connectivity and innovation and create a positive impact. Follow our page to join the conversation and share your thoughts and experiences with us 🤝 Together, we can unlock the true potential of telecommunications in Sub-Saharan Africa and create a connected future for all 🙌

Between 2023 and 2030, mobile operators across Sub-Saharan Africa are expected to invest a staggering $75 billion in their networks. This investment will drive innovation, enhance connectivity, and play a critical role in supporting the region’s digital transformation. To dive deeper into how this capital will shape the future of connectivity, economic growth, and digital inclusion, explore our latest #MobileEconomy Sub-Saharan Africa report. The report offers insights into key trends, challenges, and opportunities for the mobile sector in the region. Find out more in the full report 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8HAzmQr

In GSMA - Mobile for Development’s recent webinar, we explored the latest updates to the @GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index (MCI), offering valuable insights and tools for advancing mobile connectivity worldwide. In this session we covered:    📈 The updated #MCI data and trends  ✍️ How to leverage the data to inform #PolicyDecisions  🌍 The countries making significant progress in #MobileConnectivity  💡 An overview of the MCI workshops  🗣 Expert insights from the @Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) and United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) who shared their experiences of using the MCI in their work     👇 Watch this webinar extract where Abi Gleek, Insights Director at GSMA, gives a 2-minute tutorial on how to use the MCI to access country-specific data.     💻 The MCI tool is available to use at: https://lnkd.in/d3T6eszx    📺 Watch the full webinar recording to learn more ➡ bit.ly/3WBiGZn    #MCI #DigitalInclusion #DigitalDivide #connectivity #MobileInternet #mobile #MobileConnectivity #UKAid #Sida 

Over the past two decades, the mobile economy in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has experienced remarkable growth. By the end of 2021, 515 million people in the region subscribed to mobile services—a number projected to reach 613 million by 2025. In 2021, the mobile sector contributed 8% to the region’s GDP, equivalent to over USD 140 billion in economic value. However, despite this progress, challenges remain. In 2022, the usage gap stood at 61%, while the coverage gap affected 17% of the population—nearly one-fifth of the region. One key issue is the significant tax burden on the mobile sector, which includes both consumer and operator-specific taxes. High consumer taxes make mobile devices and services less affordable, while taxes on operators limit their capacity to invest in expanding network coverage. Addressing these challenges is crucial for further unlocking the potential of mobile connectivity across SSA. Read more on this in our report: https://lnkd.in/dgzJjFEp

💡 The rise of #mobilemoney has cut remittance costs, but Africa remains the most expensive region. Learn how digital channels can make a difference and help achieve the #SDG10c target. 🌍💸 Check out our blog for more insights: https://lnkd.in/dfs7z7yM #FinancialInclusion

We are thrilled to welcome our latest #GSMA members! 📣 We look forward to working with Motive, Giesecke+Devrient, Gamma, Neware Technology, Beijing Tsingteng Microsystem and MTN Côte d’Ivoire 🙌 Find out more about membership today 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiaNvKBQ

Have you read the GSMA Mobile Gender Gap Report 2024? 📱♀ Our latest data reveals that the gender gap in mobile internet adoption across low- and middle-income countries has narrowed for the first time since 2020 due to women adopting it at a faster rate than men. This reduction was driven primarily by South Asia and brings the overall mobile internet gender gap back to where it was in 2020. Women are now 15% less likely than men to use mobile internet across LMICs. This translates to around 265 million fewer women than men. 📕 In this annual flagship report, read about the barriers that are preventing equal mobile internet use between men and women, and learn what can be done to address them 👉 https://bit.ly/3UIqBmq #MobileGenderGap #DigitalInclusion #mobile #MobileInternet #GSMA #UKAid #Sida

Did you miss our webinar where we launched the latest update of the GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index (MCI)? Policymakers, industry experts and stakeholders are invited to discover the latest #MCI data and trends, and learn how to use this data for impactful, evidence-based policies. Hear firsthand experiences from industry leaders including @Daud Elvin Suleman from the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority and François Coupienne from United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) on how they are leveraging MCI data for global policymaking. 👇 Watch this 60-second extract below of Melle Tiel Groenestege from GSMA explaining the critical role of data in shaping effective policies for mobile #connectivity and digital inclusion. ▶️ Watch the full webinar recording here: https://lnkd.in/en3rum8K #MCI #DigitalInclusion #MobileConnectivity #UKAid #Sida 

💻 Are you a large private sector enterprise? 💡Are you driving digital inclusion of women through meaningful access and use of digital technology? You could be eligible to apply for the latest round of technical assistance from the Women in the Digital Economy Fund. https://lnkd.in/dndbU9wC

📕 Now in its 7th edition, the GSMA Mobile Gender Gap Report 2024 shares the latest #MobileGenderGap statistics and explores the key barriers to equal mobile ownership and mobile internet use in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Women’s rate of mobile internet adoption increased over the past year across LMICs and there are now more women using mobile internet than ever before. The gender gap in mobile internet adoption across these countries has narrowed for the first time since 2020 due to women adopting it at a faster rate than men. Women are now 15% less likely than men to use mobile internet and of the 785 million women who are still not using it, around 60% live in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. ♀️ The Mobile Gender Gap Report 2024 is written by Nadia Jeffrie and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the @Swedish International Development Agency and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 👉 Download the report: https://bit.ly/3UIqBmq 👉 Catch up on the launch webinar: https://lnkd.in/etr3wWg8 #DigitalInclusion #mobile #MobileInternet #GSMA #UKAid #Sida