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From the headline, the story concerns the cost of spectrum licences and how those costs are weighing on telecommunications investment and digital growth in African markets. Spectrum fees are typically imposed by national regulators and governments, which places the topic within the broader fiscal and regulatory environment for telecom operators.
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