02 May 2024

KaiOS Technologies, Motema, and the Congolese Agency for Digital Development have entered into a partnership to launch a telephone assembly unit to create devices at US$20 each.

The factory, whose announced production capacity exceeds one million units, will provide the Congolese with 4G mobile phones at lower cost, with access to Google and social networks.

“Through these cost-effective phones, users will be able to explore the digital world, opening the door to new educational, business, and social opportunities. It is a revolution in technological accessibility, promising the Congolese to connect to the digital age and broaden their horizons,” said the DNA in a release.

The agreement is part of the National Digital Plan Horizon 2025 (PNN) which evokes the development of electronic commerce in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 14 PNN projects have already been finalized according to the authorities. The agreement also fits with Motema’s objectives, which aims to provide every Congolese with an affordable digital device.

In addition to creating local jobs, the project is expected to help strengthen the skills of the Congolese workforce in the sector, through technology transfer. It will also boost e-commerce and combat the digital divide.