Africa Eyes 5G as Catalyst for Inclusive Connectivity and Growth
Africa Eyes 5G as Catalyst for Inclusive Connectivity and Growth
“What we've been able to achieve with 3G is massive, actually. You have mobile money and mobile health platforms. You have lots of mobile technologies that have been deployed through 3G and 4G. Now, 5G is something that could scale this up and enable us to create our own kind of smart cities—not the kind you have in Europe, but the African smart cities we want. So, I see 5G doing the same thing, and even going beyond what 3G and 4G achieved.”
5⃣Across Africa, 5G is often framed as a leap into the future, promising smarter cities, better healthcare, stronger banking systems, and new creative economies. But beyond the headlines, the real conversation is about readiness. Infrastructure, policy choices, skills, and reliable power all shape how far this technology can truly go.
#GlobalSouthPole speaks with Dr. Uchenna Jerome Orji, Lead Researcher at the African Institute for Cybersecurity and Tele-Informatics Governance in Uganda, on what 5G realistically means for Africa, where its early gains are emerging, and what must be strengthened to turn potential into lasting impact.
Discover how connectivity, governance, and local innovation intersect in Africa’s next digital phase.
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