GSMA Seeks Favourable Policies to Realise $76bn Investments in Africa’s Mobile Networks Infrastructure

The GSM Association (GSMA) has called on African governments to implement favourable fiscal and monetary policies to facilitate a projected $76 billion investment in mobile network infrastructure across Africa between 2025 and 2030. Caroline Mbugua, GSMA's Senior Director of Public Policy & Communications, noted that GSM services will contribute $290 billion to Africa's economy by 2030. In 2025, the sector contributed $240 billion, about 7.8% of Africa's GDP, supported 13 million jobs, and paid $45 billion in taxes and fees. Mbugua emphasised that governments should review mobile device taxation to encourage access to mobile network services.

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