Google to invest $1 Billion on Africa’s “Digital Transformation”
Kathmandu, October 8. American multi-tech company “Google” has announced a one-billion-dollar investment to improve internet services in Africa.
The tech giant boss Sundar Pichai wrote on his official page,
“People in Africa were among the first to access the internet through a phone rather than a computer. And, this momentum will only increase as 300 million people come online in Africa over the next five years.”
Only 30% of Africa’s 1.3 billion people have access to the internet. However, because half of the population is under the age of 18, Africa is one of the world’s largest markets.
Google intends to aid the continent’s digital transformation through the “introduction of new technologies”, “making the internet affordable” and “support the growth of entrepreneurship.”
This is not the first time that Google is supporting Africa’s development. In 2017, Google pledged to assist 10 million Africans in learning essential digital skills for their careers and businesses.
The leading search engine is also collaborating with Africa’s telecom giants in launching affordable smartphones for new users.
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