META - Aspirational Journey Of Starlink and Jumia In Bridging Africa's Digital Divide | Benzinga
In a new partnership, Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corp is joining forces with Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE: JMIA) to broaden the reach of its satellite broadband services across Africa.
This alliance significantly addresses the continent's internet accessibility challenges, leveraging Starlink's advanced satellite technology and Jumia's extensive e-commerce network.
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SpaceX's Starlink and Jumia are initiating this venture in Nigeria, with plans to extend their services to other African nations.
Jumia's Chief Commercial Officer, Hisham El Gabry, expressed optimism about the collaboration's potential to revolutionize internet access in regions plagued by connectivity issues.
The e-commerce giant's established presence in Africa ...