Region in Focus: Sub-Saharan Africa, Q3 2024
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An update on industry developments, market insights and country KPIs
The Region in Focus series provides an essential quarterly briefing on industry developments, market insights and country KPIs for mobile markets around the world. The uptake of digital services continues to expand in Sub-Saharan Africa, as highlighted by the evolution of operators’ mobile money offerings. However, this growth brings challenges, including rising cybersecurity threats and the risk of a widening digital divide, as rural and low-income populations struggle to access affordable connectivity and digital tools.
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