Low internet usage presents investment opportunity

Internet penetration is still very low in Botswana
Internet penetration is still very low in Botswana

Information Communication Technology (ICT) businesses have been urged to take advantage of the low internet usage in Botswana and invest in the sector.

While the mobile density is gradually increasing in Botswana, currently standing at 158 percent, internet usage is still low with less than 50 percent of the population utilising the service.

Speaking during the ICT Pitso recently, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Tsaone Thebe said Botswana’s achievements in wireless voice telephony are unparalleled but this has not been replicated in fixed voice and internet connectivity. 

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