AXIAN
Telecom, a leading pan-African telecommunications service
provider, is joining the Smart Africa Alliance as a
new silver member. The alliance is a groundbreaking commitment
from African Heads of State and Governments to drive sustainable socio-economic
development on the continent by increasing access to broadband and utilizing
information and communication technologies (ICT).
AXIAN Telecom’s decision to join the Smart Africa
Alliance reflects its commitment to contribute to the
development of the digital economy in Africa. As a member of the alliance, AXIAN
Telecom will have the opportunity to collaborate with Smart Africa
member states at both private and public sector levels. In line with this,
Smart Africa and AXIAN Telecom will join forces mainly in the
areas of Fair Share and taxation on the African continent. Other
areas of collaboration include Smart Broadband, Cross-Border e-payments, the
Smart Africa Digital Academy, Data Governance, and Cybersecurity.
“Welcoming AXIAN
Telecom as a new member of the Smart Africa Alliance is a real pleasure
and a true testimony of their commitment to our vision. We look forward to
collaborating with AXIAN Telecom a true African champion,
especially in areas of Fair Share and taxation to accelerate
the digital transformation of the continent”, says Lacina Koné,
DG/CEO of Smart Africa
“We are very
pleased to join the Smart Africa Alliance and actively collaborate on
some key projects aimed at the digital development of the continent.
As a pan-African company, we are strongly committed to pushing the
boundaries of digital inclusion wherever we operate and shaping the digital
future of communities across Africa. We believe in multi-stakeholder
dialogue to create an inclusive digital ecosystem and the Smart
Africa Alliance is the bold and innovative platform that is helping to
achieve this objective”, says Hassanein Hiridjee, Chairman
of AXIAN Telecom.
AXIAN
Telecom’s decision to join the Smart Africa Alliance is another
significant move forward in achieving the alliance’s vision of creating
a unique digital market on the continent by 2030.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
