However, there are hurdles that need to be overcome to unlock the immense opportunity for mobile-driven digital trade on the continent. In Africa, the United Nations estimates that internet business could add $180 billion to the continent’s GDP. Market research company, eMarketer, predicts that online sales will soar from $3.3 trillion 2019 to $6.2 trillion in 2023 and $7.4 trillion by 2025. The event, which was hosted on the side-lines of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, is the third in a series of events looking at promoting partnerships between the United Kingdom and Africa, specifically in mobile driven digital trade.ĭigital trade is a driver of business growth all over the world. Yesterday, the UK’s international trade department hosted, the Africa Mobile & Digital Leaders Reception.
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