Telecommunications have opened new markets and business models for African entrepreneurs. This question explores how businesses leverage mobile phones, internet platforms, and apps to thrive in local and global markets.
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Telecommunication technologies have had a transformative impact on African businesses and entrepreneurship, driving innovation, expanding market access, and fostering economic growth across the continent. With widespread mobile connectivity and the increasing availability of internet services, telecommunication has become a key enabler for business development and entrepreneurship.
It has allowed businesses to connect with customers and partners beyond their local markets, entrepreneurs can now access international markets, sell products globally, and engage with a much broader customer base through ecommerce platforms, social media, and digital marketing tools.
Therefore with the growing penetration of smartphones across Africa, m-commerce has emerged as a significant avenue for businesses to reach customers. Small businesses can now offer services and products to a wide range of consumers via mobile apps and online platforms.
Platforms like Jumia (an e-commerce giant in Africa) and online payment systems such as M-Pesa (mobile money) have enabled local businesses to reach millions of customers across the continent and even internationally.