Digital transformation is expected to play a pivotal role in South Africa’s future, with projections indicating it could contribute nearly 20 per cent to national GDP by 2028, create 300,000 jobs, and expand access to essential services for millions. The latest GSMA South Africa Digital Economy report reveals how mobile and digital services are accelerating economic growth and advancing social progress, fostering opportunity, and promoting inclusivity across the country. Alongside this report, the GSMA has launched the Rural Renewal: Telcos and Sustainable Energy in Africa report, which advocates for renewable energy solutions to expand connectivity in rural Africa. Together, these reports offer a strategic roadmap for inclusive digital progress, underscoring mobile technology’s critical role in advancing South Africa’s socio-economic landscape. Pathway to Prosperity through Digital for All The South Africa Digital Economy report illustrates how integrating digital technologies can empower underserved communities and populations by improving access to essential services, enhancing education and employment prospects, and fostering entrepreneurship. With a supportive policy framework, the digital economy could contribute up to 20 per cent of South Africa’s GDP by 2028, benefiting sectors such as education and healthcare while creating pathways to sustainable employment. Angela Wamola, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at […]
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