Connectivity with purpose: Ericsson’s vision for Africa’s 5G future
09 December 2025
Kirsty Fitzgibbon - Vice President and Head of Marketing, Communications and SCR, Ericsson Europe Middle East and Africa
Africa’s 5G journey is accelerating, and Ericsson says the real magic happens when technology meets purpose — from greener networks to empowered communities. This interview explores how collaboration, sustainability, and storytelling with impact are shaping a more connected, inclusive digital future across the continent.
Find out more How secure device financing is the key to universal connectivity
09 December 2025
The mobile usage gap isn't about network coverage, it's about cost. Across the globe, billions of people live in areas with mobile broadband coverage yet remain offline.
The GSMA's Barriers to Mobile Internet Adoption report shows that over 3.1 billion people live where coverage exists but don't use the internet. This usage gap is the divide between those who can connect and those who actually do.
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Driving the circular economy in telecommunications
09 December 2025
Mark Williams-Wynn, CTO, EWaste Africa
As we navigate the realities of the impact that humans have created in the Anthropocene age, the telecommunications industry stands at a pivotal crossroads as to how they will react. Companies operating within this sector hold a unique position and responsibility to champion the principles of a circular economy.
Promoting circularity
At the core of this transformation is the recognition that telecommunications companies are not just service providers; they are powerful agents of change capable of shaping consumer behaviour and industry standards. From a consumer perspective, these companies are uniquely positioned to influence habits through education and practical initiatives.
Find out more Algeria launches pilot call centre
08 December 2025
Algeria has taken a significant step toward expanding its telecommunications and digital services sector with the inauguration of a pilot joint call centre in Ouargla.
The initiative was officially launched by Sid Ali Zerrouki, Algeria’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications, on 23 November. The call centre brings together key operators in the sector, including Algeria Telecom, Algeria Post, and Mobilis, as part of the country’s broader plan to develop a robust call centre industry and boost the national economy.
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