The CEO of Smart
Africa, Lacina Koné has met with Mozambique’s Minister of Communications and
Digital Transformation, Dr. Américo Muchanga on the sidelines of Mobile World
Congress 2025 (MWC25) in Barcelona. The discussions centered on Mozambique’s
intention to join the Smart Africa Alliance, a pan-African initiative aimed at
accelerating the continent’s digital transformation through collaboration,
innovation, and policy reform.
The meeting
also highlighted Mozambique’s key digital initiatives and explored
opportunities for collaboration at upcoming Smart Africa events, including the Transform
Africa Summit 2025. This engagement underscores the growing momentum behind
regional efforts to bridge the digital divide and harness technology for
sustainable development.
The discussions
also emphasized the importance of regional collaboration in achieving Africa’s
digital transformation goals. By joining the Smart Africa Alliance, Mozambique
would gain access to a network of 36 member states, all working together to
create a connected, inclusive, and digitally empowered continent.
Lacina Koné
welcomed Mozambique’s interest in joining the alliance, stating, “Mozambique’s
commitment to digital transformation is commendable, and we are excited about
the prospect of welcoming them into the Smart Africa family. Together, we can
accelerate progress toward a single digital market for Africa, where innovation
and collaboration drive sustainable development.”
The meeting
also highlighted the upcoming Transform Africa Summit 2025 , one of Smart
Africa’s flagship events. The summit, which brings together leaders from
government, industry, and civil society, serves as a platform for sharing
insights, forging partnerships, and driving action on Africa’s digital
transformation agenda.
Dr. Muchanga
expressed Mozambique’s enthusiasm for participating in the summit, noting that
it provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the country’s digital
initiatives and learn from the experiences of other African nations. “The
Transform Africa Summit is a critical forum for advancing our digital
transformation goals. We look forward to contributing to the discussions and
exploring new opportunities for collaboration,” he said.
By: Kanto Okanta
