AXIAN
Telecom joined global industry leaders at the opening of MWC25 Kigali, where
CEO Hassan Jaber delivered a compelling keynote during the session themed “Africa’s
Future First – Determining the Path to a Digital Future.” His address
emphasized the importance of youth empowerment, strategic partnerships, and
trust in building a truly inclusive digital economy across Africa.
“The
African renaissance has begun, and the digital world holds the power to unlock
new opportunities, accelerate progress, and help achieve the continent’s
ambitions in the future,” Jaber said, underscoring AXIAN Telecom’s commitment to advancing
connectivity and innovation that benefit every African.
The
opening day of MWC25 Kigali was marked by collaboration and bold commitments to
make digital access more inclusive, affordable, and transformative. Two major
announcements reflected this momentum. The first was the launch of the GSMA
Handset Affordability G6 Coalition—an initiative aimed at lowering barriers to
smartphone ownership by setting an industry-wide baseline for affordable 4G
devices. The second was a continent-wide partnership on African-led AI language
models, introduced by the GSMA in collaboration with AXIAN Telecom, G6 members,
and other partners. The initiative seeks to ensure that African voices,
languages, and cultures are represented in the global AI ecosystem.
Speaking
on the sidelines of the event, Jaber reaffirmed AXIAN Telecom’s dedication to
bridging gaps in access, affordability, and regulation through meaningful
partnerships. “Bridging gaps in access, affordability, language, and
regulation is key to unlocking Africa’s full potential. We’re committed to
working with governments, partners, and communities to turn ambition into
action, leaving no one behind,” he stated.
As
MWC25 Kigali continues, AXIAN Telecom remains at the forefront of driving
Africa’s digital transformation agenda through innovation, collaboration, and
inclusive growth.
By:
Nana Appiah Acquaye
