A worker operating a Mara X smartphone during the launch by Rwanda's Mara Group in Kigali, Rwanda. — Photos: Reuters
KIGALI: Rwanda's Mara Group launched two smartphones on Oct 7, describing them as the first "Made in Africa" models and giving a boost to the country's ambitions to become a regional technology hub.
The Mara X and Mara Z will use Google’s Android operating system and cost 175,750 Rwandan francs (RM795) and 120,250 Rwandan francs (RM545) respectively. Mara Group CEO Ashish Thakkar said it was targeting customers willing to pay more for quality.
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