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Africa is reaching a tipping point as take up of connectivity services has surged year-on-year and it is not slowing down anytime soon. Its population is huge at 1.1 billion and young, a perfect combination for a surge in data usage and opportunities for operators. But now is the time for closer collaboration among rivals and governments – and the continent\u2019s six largest operator groups are looking to lead by example.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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