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Nokia closes China research hub, recalls asking Europe why it uses Huawei

Nokia is shutting its Hangzhou radio R&D centre in China by end-2026, cutting around 1,600 jobs, after its Greater China revenue fell over 58% since 2018. The closure revives CEO Justin Hotard's pointed question to Europe: why does Huawei still run nearly 60% of Germany's 5G sites while Nokia holds under 3% share in China? Restructuring charges have tripled to €800 million, even as AI and cloud…

Nokia closes China research hub, recalls asking Europe why it uses Huawei

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The real lesson of Uber’s departure from Nigeria

Uber’s exit from Nigeria is a warning about unsustainable unit economics and the real cost of infrastructure. However, local rails and fintech solutions are shaping the next phase of African mobility.

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  • Fuel prices constitute large portion of drivers' earnings, impacting ride-hailing viability
  • Local fintech infrastructure platforms like Zeeh Africa developing essential services

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