Victoria Falls, Thursday 27^th April 2023 – Irembo, the leading digital services partner of the Government of Rwanda, is proud to announce its membership in the Smart Africa Alliance. The alliance is a groundbreaking commitment from African Heads of State and Governments to drive sustainable socio-economic development on the continent by increasing access to broadband and utilizing information and communication technologies (ICT).

Irembo’s decision to join the Smart Africa Alliance reflects its dedication to contributing to the development of the digital economy in Africa. As a member of the alliance, Irembo will have the opportunity to collaborate with other stakeholders on the continent to capitalize on the various opportunities available in the African market. Additionally, Irembo will contribute to ongoing projects’ success and foster innovation and digital transformation in Africa, as well as participate in policy and governance discussions with different Smart Africa Alliance members from across the continent.

“Our membership in the Smart Africa Alliance aligns with our commitment to improving people’s lives through innovation and digital transformation. We are confident that this partnership is essential to achieve our mission” says Israël Bimpe, CEO of Irembo.

“We are thrilled to welcome Irembo as a member of the Smart Africa Alliance. Their commitment to digital transformation and innovation aligns with our goal of creating a knowledge-based economy in Africa through increased access to broadband and the use of ICT. We look forward to collaborating with Irembo, a truly afro champion in digital services to accelerate the digital transformation of the continent”, says Lacina Kone, DG/CEO of Smart Africa.

The membership of the Smart Africa Alliance also provides an excellent opportunity for Irembo to collaborate with other stakeholders to accelerate the development of the digital economy in Africa.

This partnership between Irembo and the Smart Africa Alliance is a significant step forward in achieving the alliance’s vision of creating a knowledge-based economy in Africa.

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About Smart Africa

Smart Africa is an alliance of 37 African countries, international organisations and global private sector players tasked with Africa’s digital agenda. The alliance is empowered by a bold and innovative commitment by African Heads of State to accelerate sustainable socio-economic development on the continent and usher Africa into the knowledge economy through affordable access to broadband and the use of ICTs. With a vision to create a single digital market in Africa by 2030, the Smart Africa Alliance brings together Heads of State who seek to accelerate the digitalization of the continent and create a common market. Launched in 2013 by seven (7) African Heads of State, the Alliance now has 37 member countries, representing over 1.1 billion people and over 45 Private Sector members committed to the vision and the advancement of Africa.

For more information;

• Leila Rwagasana – Director of Partnerships Irembo Ltd.
• Email: communications@irembo.com
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