Safaricom Ethiopia Managing Director, Anwar Soussa, had the honor of participating in the closing panel session at the Innovation Africa Digital Summit 2021. He spoke on the international and local expertise that we are leveraging to support a Digital Ethiopia.
“I would like to thank the Government of Ethiopia for their incredible support during this critical phase as we get ready for commercial launch. We have encountered fantastic talent in this country, and we will continue to create more jobs, offer training for digital skills benchmarked against international standards, and will pass on this expertise to the wider ecosystem to achieve the Digital Ethiopia 2025 objectives.”
Earlier in the day, Safaricom PLC M-PESA Head of New Business Ventures Paul Kavavu discussed the impact of M-PESA in Kenya and across other markets in Africa, highlighting the potential of fintech to uplift economies through integrated partnerships.
We also held discussions on digital infrastructure rollout to increase access and affordability of connectivity for all, led by Pedro Rabacal.
Matthew Harrison-Harvey reiterated our commitment to job creation, social contract, and partnership with government and regulators for an inclusive and progressive digital society.
Many thanks to Extensia Limited for hosting us at the Innovation Digital Summit 2021, where we got to interact with leading telecommunications, technology, and digital experts from across Africa.