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By Dumisani Sigogo The initiative, which is part of the GSMA Handset Affordability Coalition, aims to advance digital inclusion across the continent by lowering the cost of smartphone ownership. A new industry-wide initiative has been unveiled today in Rwanda aiming to boost digital inclusion by lowering barriers to smartphone ownership in Africa The industry body of telcos, the GSMA, in collaboration with six of Africa’s largest mobile operators – Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethi

Vivek Badrinath, Director General of the GSMA, in his opening speech at GSMA MWC25 Kigali today.

The week-long workshop will train young people how our AI-powered solutions can simplify work, solve problems, and open up new prospects for your company. The offer to like-minded youth people is still available for a week of creativity, learning, and interaction.

Ruto confirmed his enrolment while speaking at the launch of Phase One of Konza Smart City's infrastructure. The President underlined the government's commit-ment to extending access to affordable, technologically advanced higher education.

MTN Group’s Ralph Mupita has called on African governments, academia, and industry to accelerate investment in homegrown AI systems and infrastructure. With nearly 300 million subscribers, MTN is backing initiatives like Nigeria’s N-ATLAS and AI-driven platforms Ayoba and Chenosis to ensure Africa shapes, not just consumes, the AI revolution.