In 2000, 74% of African cell phone customers were South African. By 2008 this proportion had dropped to 19%. (Information Society Statistical Profiles 2009 Africa, ITU)
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At some stage it was probably 100%.
Correct, in the late 80’s only SA had a mobile network. From the report (Information Society Statistical Profiles 2009 Africa, ITU):
South Africa has roughly 6% of Africa’s population (50 million / 900 million). Therefore, Mzansi is still punching above its demographic weight.