Telecommunication and IT Industry Mergers and Acquisitions in Sub Saharan Africa

The study provides a strategic analysis of telecommunication and IT industry merger and acquisition opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Facing challenges of increasing competition and rising operational costs, service providers and technology vendors are offering innovative products and services and expanding footprints to achieve revenue growth. Geographical expansion through takeovers of existing market participants has been effective in achieving quick market entry and time-to-market of new services. South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda are expected to provide key opportunities.