Five years ago, @GSMA funded the @kopagas team to build the first #IOT powered #CookingGas device. Fast forward to today, the technology will power #millions of homes across #Africa with @SafaricomPLC's support. Thanks @DFID_UK for believing in us & the power of #mobile.

🚀 WHO SHOULD APPLY to the @TheCatalystFund climate champions? 1⃣ Investment #professionals with a climate bias 2⃣ First time #entrepreneurs tackling #climate related challenges ❓WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? To build and join a network of climate entrepreneurs across #Africa.

Welcome to #Kenya🇰🇪 @BillGates, and I hope you have polished your #Sikuti, #Mwomboko and #GwaraGwara dance moves. If not, I am sure @AzziadNasenya and team can plan a quick crash course between your meetings. #KaribuKenya

@AIRTEL_KE MD- PD Sarma, @TelkomKenya CEO - @mugokibati and MD Mpesa- Africa Sitoyo Lopokoiyit during the official launch of merchant interoperability. #TillNiTill

Good deal for #households and #SMEs across #Zambia. @njavwamutambo @simunza @JJMulwanda @BongoHive @JitoKayumba

We have something big especially for you. Tune in to Facebook and Airtel TV as we host our Head of Brand and Communication, Remmie Kisakye starting 11am. #BeSmartBeSafe

.@Seedstars Do you know any #startups and #SMEs from #Chad, #Sudan and/or #Mauritania who'd be a good fit for our current fund? See link below for more details. Applications close in two days!

A key example of how the GSMA and tech ecosystem are working together to connect the unconnected. We are looking for start-ups in Asia and Africa to be part of our GSMA Innovation Fund

🇲🇿Calling on #Startups & #SMEs in #Mozambique that are driving Mobile Internet Adoption & Digital Inclusion to apply to @GSMA #InnovationFund with funding of up to £250,000 to help scale your Innovation

“Calling #startups and #SMEs in #Angola to apply to the #GSMAInnovationFund for Mobile Internet Adoption and Digital Inclusion https://t.co/sViASbZgqW @kiandahub @launchpadangola

📣Calling #Startups & #SMEs in #Nepal 🇳🇵driving Mobile Internet Adoption & Digital 🤳 to apply for the @GSMA #InnovationFund with funding up to 💷£250,000 to help scale your #innovation. 🚨Apply before May 22, 2020 🚨 https://t.co/AqkE49yNUI

Are you a start-up or SME in #Tanzania 🇹🇿 with an innovative solution that could increase #MobileInternet adoption & use? £250K Funding per project is available through @GSMAm4d’s #GSMAInnovationFund, funded by @DFID_UK. See link: https://t.co/CIvrV9HLpl @ndotohub @bunihub

We’re holding a live online panel discussion that will explore the impact of #COVID19 on the #HealthTech start-up portfolio within the #GSMAInnovation Fund. Join us to understand what working as a #startup means in the midst of a global pandemic: https://t.co/IU1lbJI6zI

Do you have an innovative solution that could increase #MobileInternet adoption and use for those currently not using these services? You could be eligible to apply for the 1st round of the #GSMAInnovatioFund. Get notified when applications open: https://t.co/q6HlBuM4ev

90% of global urban population growth from now until 2050 will be concentrated in Africa and Asia, but most of this growth will be driven by the expansion of informal settlements, which already account for the vast majority of the urban population in least developed countries.

Kenyan writer, friend, 2018 @CainePrize winner and now editor of #DigitalBedbugs that available on Kindle and at @PrestigeNBI If curious, here is @Onjerika's story, Fanta Blackcurrant, that earned the Caine Prize:

Really difficult days. Not an easy decision to being forced to cancel MWC20 in Barcelona. The Corona virus has caused people and companies to avoid travel. Health and safety must always be first in priority - hence the decision. Sad sad days We will be back, stronger in MWC21

Congrats and nice hat!

MWC Barcelona 2020 is now just 2 weeks away! Don't forget to join the conversation on #socialmedia using the official hashtag - #MWC20