With over 50% of Africa lacking mobile connectivity, towercos have a major role to play in plugging the continents infrastructure gap and accelerating Africa’s digital, social and economic development. Half of Africa’s towers remain under MNO ownership, so there is still plenty of opportunity for further acquisitions, carve-outs and consolidation.
Africa is a market of just as many challenges, and there are big questions around how towercos will tackle power, sustainability, increasing colocations, an emerging 5G rollout, rural coverage goals and tough macroeconomic conditions. What opportunities do towercos see in this challenging environment, and how can the latest innovations and solutions help drive the industry forward?
