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This is not the only way in which 5G and
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used to
address the challenges of Africa, but it is
one that remains hugely necessary and
relevant as education is critical to the
future of the continent.
In agriculture, 5G enables the innovative
use of the Internet of Things (IoT) in
solving the challenges that face farmers on
the continent. Issues, such as crop disease,
pests and drought have a huge impact
on agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa and,
according to CAB International, pests
and crop disease-account for around
half of the total crop losses in developing
countries. 5G technology can potentially
help the farmers navigate these ongoing
challenges intelligently and sustainably.
Using IoT and 5G, we can arm farmers
with more detailed data about their farms
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and the macro environment, thereby
assisting them with crop planning and
minimising risks.
This technology has enormous
potential for the growth of industries
on the continent and there is no reason
why Africa can’t make the most from
its potential.
Nokia is the only 5G vendor with an
end-to-end portfolio and a truly global
presence. Today, Nokia 5G technology is
used to provide live commercial services
by operators across North America, Asia,
Europe and the Middle East.
With our end-to-end 5G portfolio and truly
global presence, well we are positioned
and committed to unlocking new
opportunities and further socio-economic
development in the African continent. n
Deon Geyser, Head of the Southern Africa
subregion at Nokia
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