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Africa’s Smartphone Market Shrinks as Higher Memory Costs Hit Sales
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Africa’s smartphone market entered 2026 on weaker footing as higher memory component costs pushed up handset prices, reducing the availability of affordable devices and driving a 12% year-on-year decline in smartphone shipments during the first quarter. The Africa smartphone market Q1 2026 slowdown comes despite a traditionally busy sales period that includes back-to-school purchases, Ramadan … The post Africa’s Smartphone Market Shrinks as Higher Memory Costs Hit Sales appeared first on TechTrendsKE .
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