By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Africa is home to 1.4-billion people, but nearly a billion remain unconnected to mobile internet, even where infrastructure exists. That's according to Angela Wamola - Head for Sub-Saharan Africa GSMA. The GSM Association is a non-profit industry organisation that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide. The GSMA's recent report, "Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in South Africa," highlights the vast potential of mobile internet across Africa while underscoring persistent challenges to its widespread adoption. Wamola says innovative solutions are needed to bridge this gap, especially by making digital access affordable and inclusive... 

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Africa is home to 1.4-billion people, but nearly a billion remain unconnected to mobile internet, even where infrastructure exists. That's according to Angela Wamola - Head for Sub-Saharan Africa GSMA. The GSM Association is a non-profit industry organisation that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide. The GSMA's recent report, "Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in South Africa," highlights the vast potential of mobile internet across Africa while underscoring persistent challenges to its widespread adoption. Wamola says innovative solutions are needed to bridge this gap, especially by making digital access affordable and inclusive... </p>

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