The importation of technological devices does not benefit the South African economy. To gain more and boost the tech sector, the government wants to start making mobile phones and other devices locally. The goal is to make the ICT sector a key driver of the post-Covid-19 economic recovery.

For more information, please see https://www.ecofinagency.com/telecom/2005-42659-south-africa-to-start-manufacturing-phones-locally-to-boost-the-ict-sector