Regional integration and technical innovation are the secret behind Africa’s economic victory according to the African Development Bank (AfDB) report. The continent’s economic growth is expected to reach 4.1% compared to 3.5% last year and only 2.1% in 2016. With technology solutions now available at affordable rates, Africa is addressing its long pressing challenges in health, education, and infrastructure, hence placing it as a ripe destination for investors. Development of mobile technology is, especially, at the core of success in all African countries. It is the path that Africa has to harness the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Read more at Africa.com
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The continent needs greater investment in its mobile technology. The power of handsets lies in their wider reach and in the ease of doing business that they present. Entrepreneurs who lack access to laptops or desktops are hugely benefitting from handsets to transact. Mobile technology will increase access to information and promote digital literacy. To maximize the benefits of handsets, investors can partner with service providers and manufacturers to ensure that their offerings are tailored to equip Africans with digital skills and the ability to engage at a global level. Check out additional facts about the future of mobile technology. What are your thoughts on the impact of mobile technology in Africa?