The African telecoms industry is booming. Mergers and acquisitions are producing record-breaking valuations as foreign investors try to exploit the massive growth potential. The influx of capital is creating new infrastructure, as well as innovation in services. Investment in African telecoms is a political issue and the development of high-speed communications is an explicit priority for most of the 54 countries on the continent. The Global Mobile Tax Review 2006-2007, produced by the GSM Association & Deloitte, suggested that a 10% increase in mobile penetration in the East Africa region can lead to a 1.2% increase in annual gross domestic product.
September 24, 2008 at 10:35 PM
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As foreign speculators move to cash in on the growth in African telecoms, the number of deals being struck will provide plenty of opportunity for lawyers. Rod Kirwan reports
The African telecoms industry is booming. Mergers and acquisitions are producing record-breaking valuations as foreign investors try to exploit the massive growth potential. The influx of capital is creating new infrastructure, as well as innovation in services.
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