African leaders at Davos 2025 highlight inequality and digital divides, aiming for economic growth.
At Davos 2025, African leaders focused on tackling inequality and digital divides. South Africa's Minister of Health pointed out that 51% of the country's healthcare spending goes to the richest 14% of the population. Rwanda's Minister noted that only 38% of Africans use the internet, compared to a global average of 68%, and emphasized that basic AI use could boost GDP by at least 6%. The event featured discussions on digital inclusion, economic growth, climate trade, and social issues, with key speakers including South African President Ramaphosa, Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, and WTO Head Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
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