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Vodacom and Orange (www.Orange.com) have joined hands to form, a first of its kind, rural towerco partnership in Africa. Through this partnership, the companies will collaborate to build, own, and operate solar-powered mobile base stations in underserved areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This will allow for online banking and digital transactions to reach an estimated 19 million people.
Registry Africa, the official operator of the .africa top-level domain (TLD), and GoDaddy (www.GoDaddy.com), a world leader in domain registration and web services, have announced that the .africa domain is available on www.GoDaddy.com. This will help increase Africa’s digital ecosystem while catering to the rising international demand for connectivity with the continent.
By 2035, Africa is expected to have the world’s largest working-age population, surpassing both India and China. With 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and 30% of global mineral reserves, the continent is positioned as a major engine of future growth. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)—the world’s largest free trade zone—is set to boost intra-African trade by 52% by 2025, further accelerating economic integration. Global corporations who have invested in Africa can expect to see rapid sales growth.
Vietnam’s retail market is expected to grow significantly, with projections indicating that it could reach US$488.08 billion by 2029. This represents a robust compound annual growth rate of 12.05 percent between 2024 and 2029. This impressive figure underscores the expanding middle class, which is driving demand for a variety of retail goods and services. (Reference – Mordor Intelligence)
