The 2025 State of Broadband in Africa report from International Telecommunication Union and UNESCO reflects Africa’s bold progress in digital transformation.

As South Africa celebrates Heritage Day tomorrow, it’s the perfect moment to honour how far we’ve come-and the wins shaping our future:

📱 Mobile is king, driving 7.3% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP with 527M unique subscribers.

🌐 40+ submarine cables + $62B in operator investments are boosting speed and lowering costs.

🛰 Satellites are connecting rural communities, with 8M+ people already reached.

🤖 AI innovation is tackling real-world challenges, from farming to local language content.

The big picture: Africa isn’t catching up – it’s leapfrogging barriers and redefining digital transformation on its own terms.

👉 Which digital milestone inspires you most about Africa’s future?

🔗 Read the full report: The State of Broadband in Africa 2025