Access to internet facilities is predicted to quadruple in the next couple of decades. (Photo: phys.org)
In the next 20 years, Africa will prove its worth in Information Technology as several technology firms are currently trooping to the continent. This is especially true in Kenya, where 5-35% of the GDP is documented to come from telecommunications.
“African mobile telecoms have witnessed massive growth over the last decade…. This rapid uptake has been mainly driven by:
- mobile services being a core life enabler to all user segments;
- favorable macroeconomic factors flowing to higher consumption
- licensing opportunities and improved regulatory environment
Telecommunications growth [in] Africa has positively impacted incomes across the continent: in Sub-Saharan Africa, mobile revenues reached $35bn in 2011 representing GDP contribution of approximately 3%,” states a 2014 report by Deloitte.
