In an age where connectivity is paramount, the digital divide remains a persistent challenge, particularly in Africa. The affordability of smartphones, a crucial tool for bridging this gap, was under the spotlight at the Mobile World Congress (MWC Kigali) on Wednesday, October 18.   During a press conference titled “Breaking Barriers: Closing the Usage Gap Roundtable”, officials stressed the importance of industry-wide collaboration to tackle the barriers to mobile internet adoption, particularly affordability, and low digital skills. They also seized the moment to announce the “We Care Partnership” for digital literacy...