Huawei is embedding itself into the foundations of a digital economy the country hopes will drive inclusive growth, social cohesion and global competitiveness. At its flagship South Africa Connect 2025 summit in Sandton on Thursday, the Chinese technology giant made clear that this country was one of its key markets.

Gene Zhang, CEO of Huawei South Africa’s enterprise business group, opened the summit with a blueprint for national-scale enablement. “We are supporting digital infrastructure, deeply understanding industry needs, offering tailored solutions and contributing to the local innovation ecosystem so that everyone can benefit from the intelligent era,” he said...

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