The African continent and the mobile platform are a match made in heaven – both are seen as burgeoning growth areas, ripe with potential. According to the Industrial Development Corp, fixed-line connectivity in SA is in freefall, while mobile data uptake is growing at a solid 8%. This growth makes the African market an enticing – and viable – destination for new start-ups.

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