TECHNOLOGY

CEO of Tigo Tanzania Simon Karikari detailed the main obstacles to connecting the next 1 billion people in Africa, calling for comprehensive dialogue among stakeholders on creating a suitable policy environment for digital inclusion in the region. Karikari used a keynote to outline the significant investments required for infrastructure development and maintenance, especially in rural and remote areas of Africa, as a main challenge for operators. “In Tanzania, one of the ways that we are overcoming that challenge is working with the government to provide subsidy to extend connectivity to...