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MTN CEO Ralph Mupita Re-Elected as GSMA Deputy Chair ++ Smart Africa & ITU Strengthen Telecom Regulation

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He sees the GSMA as a vital platform that brings mobile operators, the broader tech ecosystem and policymakers to the same table to drive industry collaboration, investment and digital inclusion.

The initiative will provide three accredited e-learning courses covering foundational to advanced market regulation. Available in English, French and Portuguese, the courses will be offered openly as Digital Public Goods.

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Munyua brings more than 20 years of experience in finance, with expertise in financial strategy, governance, treasury, financial controls and business performance.

Mr Vittal is Executive Vice Chairman of Bharti Airtel, the world’s second largest mobile phone operator by customer base. He oversees Bharti Airtel and its subsidiaries and drives group strategy and synergies across digital and technology, network strategy, procurement and talent.

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Discussions centred on four priorities: implementing resolutions from the inaugural forum, preparations for the National ICT Summit 2027, the County Digital Maturity Index, and the National AI Agenda alongside the draft National Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Roadmap.

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