1. Mara Phones: Pioneering Africa's Smartphone Industry Mara Phones, a dynamic African Mara Group subsidiary, has launched the first smartphone in Africa. Established in 1996 by Ashish Thakkar, Mara Phones aims to create high-quality smartphones that foster digital inclusion across Africa. 2. Rwanda's Tech Capital Ambitions Under President Paul Kagame's leadership, Rwanda aspires to become…