Africa-Press – Angola. Huawei, a Chinese multinational telecommunications company, will establish a Research and Development Center in Angola by 2027 to strengthen digital inclusion and expand its presence in Africa, the company’s head of Portuguese-speaking countries said.
Hover Gao, president of Huawei for the sub-Saharan Africa region, spoke to the press after being received by the Angolan head of state, João Lourenço.
Speaking to reporters, Huawei’s general manager for Portuguese-speaking countries, António Hou, said that the meeting addressed issues related to the multinational’s projects in Angola, emphasizing that the new center is part of its commitment to digital transformation and universal access to technology in Angola.
“We believe that technology should not be a privilege for the few. We will continue to contribute to Angola achieving universal internet access and the benefits of digital transformation,” said António Hou, quoted by Angop, an Angolan news agency.
The official also said that in addition to strengthening digital inclusion, the center will accelerate the development of strategic sectors such as education, health, and connectivity, promoting equitable access to new technologies.
António Hou emphasized that the location for the center’s construction is currently being analyzed and the investment amount has yet to be determined, but the decision to move forward with the project has already been made.
“We already opened Huawei’s regional headquarters for all of Africa this year, and this will be the second major initiative we will implement,” he said.
In addition to technological infrastructure, the project includes partnerships with Angolan universities to train 7,000 talents in areas such as artificial intelligence, connectivity, and emerging technologies by 2027.
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