Huawei and CRASA driving ICT Development through Partnership

Huawei has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Communications Regulators Association of Southern Africa (CRASA) on the sidelines of the Annual Strategic conference taking place at the Sandton Convention Center in Johannesburg South Africa.

Mr. Antony Chigaazira, Executive Secretary of CRASA, and Mr. Caoming, Vice president of Huawei Technologies Eastern and Southern Africa signed the MoU, and both pledged to jointly enhance Information and Communication Technology (ICT) literacy, capability and ICT infrastructure development, as well as share technical know-how for Continental ICT development in Southern Africa.

Through this MoU both parties have agreed to partner in the area of ICT to co-ordinate the drafting and reviewing of consultations for spectrum related regulatory and or policy proposals in support of the Southern African Development Community(SADC) region’s socio-economic development programs to ensure the building of a prosperous information society in the SADC Region.

“Our vision is to facilitate the building of a prosperous information society for the SADC Region. ICT development will drive tremendous transformation in different industries, and we are looking for partners that can work with us. Huawei has an active role as an ICT leader in over 170 countries it must have a lot of global experience to share, said Mr. Antony Chigaazira, “I appreciate the efforts that Huawei has been taken in developing ICT in Africa, and I am happy to have Huawei as a strategic partner to shape the ICT future of SADC together.”

“Huawei is solidifying efforts over the years with our partners on all fronts because we believe that ICTs are reshaping Africa and other parts of the world, and leading the next wave of sustainable social development. With over 17 years of experience in  Africa’s ICT industry coupled with our extensive  global network, Huawei is committed to build a better connected Africa,” said Mr.Caoming “and we believe the joint efforts between CRASA and Huawei will help develop the social-economy in Africa by expediting the digital transformation here.”

Entering Africa in 1998, Huawei has been partnering with excellent local operators in Africa to provide the most innovative ICT solutions and services, striving to engineer broadband technology to the highest standard, faster than ever, for everyone, everywhere.

Besides providing innovative ICT solutions to bridge the digital divides in Africa, Huawei also leverages its global training resources to cultivate ICT talents for Africa. Its 7 ICT training centers in Africa have trained over 30,000 people, and it is also working closely with governments and top tier universities to send excellent African students back to China to have ICT training and hands-on working experience with the most advanced ICT equipment.

Staff Writer