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In a landmark announcement at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali 2025, Hassan Jaber, Chief Executive Officer of Axian Telecom Group, revealed that the company will introduce 5G technology across Madagascar and Ghana, marking a major leap forward in Africa’s digital transformation journey.
The initiative, developed in partnership with the European Investment Bank (EIB), forms part of Axian’s broader strategy to strengthen network infrastructure, expand connectivity, and accelerate access to digital opportunities across the continent.
“The digital world offers boundless potential for entrepreneurs to scale their ideas, businesses to reach new markets, and governments to work more efficiently,” Jaber said. “It also opens doors to education, healthcare, and financial inclusion — creating opportunities for young Africans to innovate and lead.”
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Jaber highlighted that Africa stands at the cusp of a digital renaissance, poised to redefine how it learns, works, and competes in the global economy. However, he cautioned that the continent still faces significant barriers, including unreliable power, limited access to affordable data, capital constraints, and regulatory bottlenecks.
He noted that overcoming these challenges requires collaborative action among governments, businesses, and development partners—not just private-sector ambition.
“We cannot do everything alone,” he stressed. “True transformation depends on teamwork, trust, and partnership — when governments, policymakers, and businesses unite, we can achieve what no single actor could do alone.”
Through its partnership with the EIB, Axian Telecom will spearhead 5G rollout projects in Madagascar and Ghana, enhancing digital infrastructure, improving government service delivery, and boosting national competitiveness.
In Madagascar, the initiative is being implemented through COVA, Axian’s sister company, under the “Solar for All” programme, which integrates renewable energy solutions to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen network resilience.
At the same time, Axian is collaborating with IFD to extend 4G coverage to 95% of Africa’s population and provide internet connectivity to 95% of urban schools and government institutions by 2027.
“These partnerships are proof that when we work together, we can transform ambition into action,” Jaber remarked. “Public-private cooperation remains the cornerstone of Africa’s digital future.”
Jaber underscored that Africa’s young population—60% under 35—is the engine of innovation and inclusive growth. Axian Telecom’s youth empowerment initiatives include coding bootcamps, startup acceleration programmes, and e-learning projects developed in partnership with universities to equip young Africans with digital skills.
He emphasised that trust, ethical governance, and responsible AI must guide Africa’s digital transformation.
“As digital adoption accelerates, trust becomes our most valuable currency,” he said. “Innovation must be responsible, transparent, and inclusive — ensuring that technology benefits everyone, not just a few.”
Looking ahead, Jaber outlined four key priorities for achieving a connected and competitive Africa:
- Aligning digital initiatives among all stakeholders, including governments and telecom operators.
- Empowering private sector players to shape agile, forward-looking policies.
- Coordinating continental efforts under unified frameworks for digital transformation and AI readiness.
- Establishing measurable success tools, including an Africa Digital Transformation Index, to track progress and ensure shared accountability.
“Africa’s digital future must be truly Africa’s own,” Jaber concluded. “By introducing 5G in Madagascar and Ghana, expanding 4G across the continent, and building trust-based partnerships, we are not just connecting people—we are connecting Africa’s potential to the world.”
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