Maputo, 22 Jun (AIM) – Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has reaffirmed that one of his government’s ambitions is to energize the country’s tourist destinations and special economic zones by implementing fifth-generation (5G) mobile network technology in provincial capitals.
According to the President, who was speaking on Monday, in Maputo, at the opening of the 5th National Communications Conference, the plan, which is aimed at attracting domestic and foreign investment, will be implemented by 2027 “and by 2030, we intend to improve broadband access in all districts and administrative centres across our country.”
“More than just a technological advancement, 5G represents an opportunity to accelerate digital inclusion and attract domestic and foreign investment, modernize services and create opportunities for citizens and the national economy”, Chapo said.
According to the President, the government has been taking concrete steps to boost digital transformation, including the creation of institutions and appropriate legislation.
“These instruments and infrastructures will protect citizens and drive the country forward in this sector. We will ensure that the benefits of digital transformation reach all Mozambicans. These advances would not be possible without institutions capable of anticipating technological changes, modernizing regulation and creating the right conditions for investment”, he said.
Digital transformation, he said, must create opportunities for equality for all citizens, regardless of their geographical location, “and the country is making progress in expanding internet access to achieve universal coverage by 2030, thereby accelerating digitalization.”
“Digital communication now plays a central role in the functioning of the national economy, in the provision of public services and in the state’s ability to respond to crises”, he said.
The 5th National Communications Conference, which runs from Monday to Tuesday, is an event organized by the country’s Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM).
During the event, Mozambique and Angola signed two agreements aimed at developing bilateral cooperation in communications, information and technologies.
The agreement covers the cooperation in the sector of meteorology. “the Nacala-Lobito submarine cable project, linking the two countries, is currently in the design phase, a strategic piece of infrastructure that will increase international internet connectivity, reduce communication costs and position Mozambique as a key digital corridor in the SADC region.”
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