Mobile Technologies Contributed $240 Billion to Africa's Economy in 2025 as the Continent Enters a New Phase of Digital Transformation

Mobile Economy Adds $240bn to Africa's GDP, GSMA

Mobile technologies and services contributed $240 billion to Africa’s economy in 2025, accounting for 7.8% of the continent’s GDP, according to the GSMA Mobile Economy Africa 2026 report. The sector also supported around 13 million jobs and generated $45 billion in public revenues, highlighting its growing importance as a driver of economic activity across Africa. … The post Mobile Economy Adds $240bn to Africa’s GDP, GSMA appeared first on Tech…

Digital Adoption Gap Threatens Africa’s $290 Billion Mobile Economy Potential

Africa’s rapidly expanding mobile sector could contribute nearly $290 billion to the continent’s economy by the end of the decade, but industry experts warn that millions of people remain excluded from the digital ecosystem despite living within network coverage areas. The challenge is no longer solely about building telecommunications infrastructure. Instead, attention is shifting toward […] The post Digital Adoption Gap Threatens Africa’s $290…

Africa’s Mobile Economy Set to Reach $290 Billion by 2030 Despite Massive Internet Usage Gap - The Zimbabwe Mail Africa’s Mobile Economy Set to Reach $290 Billion by 2030 Despite Massive Internet Usage Gap

HARARE – Mobile technologies are projected to contribute $290 billion to Africa’s economy by 2030, up from $240 billion in 2025, underscoring the growing importance of digital connectivity across the continent. However, nearly one billion Africans remain offline despite living within mobile broadband coverage areas, according to a new industry report highlighted by Business Insider Africa. The findings, contained in the GSMA Mobile Economy Afric…

Mobile lifts Africa’s economic, jobs numbers

GSMA data shows mobile technologies and services contributed $240 billion to Africa’s economy in 2025, supporting 13 million jobs.

Mobile tech to add $290bln to Africa's economy by 2030, GSMA says

The GSMA Mobile Economy Africa 2026 report said the sector contributed $240 ⁠billion in 2025

Mobile Technologies Contributed $240...

As The Continent Enters A New Phase Of Digital Transformation New GSMA report highlights how AI, digital services and mobile connectivity are driving economic growth across Africa, while affordability remains a key barrier to digital inclusion Mobile technologies and services contributed $240 billion to Africa’s economy in 2025, equivalent to 7.8% of GDP, according to […]