Chinese communications company Hytera says Africa will be a major focus for its future growth. The company shared its plans during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech.
Speaking to 7News Morocco, Jayden Chen, Sales Director for French-speaking Africa and General Manager of Hytera Morocco, explained the company’s plans in the region.
Hytera was founded in China in 1993 and is now one of the world’s two largest providers of professional communications technology. It makes DMR and Tetra radio systems and is now expanding into 4G and 5G solutions.
Chen said the company offers full communication platforms rather than simple radios. He said Hytera provides “integrated communications platforms rather than basic radio equipment.” These systems help police, firefighters and emergency teams work together on one platform.
In Morocco, Hytera works with government agencies and transport operators, including airports and ports. It also provides solutions for businesses in entertainment and other industries.
The company has been active in Africa for more than 15 years. In South Africa, it works with more than 300 partners. It also supplies communication systems to the railway sector in Gabon and to police and government agencies in Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo and Cameroon.
Chen said “most French-speaking African countries are using Hytera solutions.” He added that the company sees strong long-term potential as investment and digital transformation increase across the continent.
Hytera says its technology now includes traditional radio systems as well as 4G and 5G tools that support video, real-time data and AI analytics. Its command centres allow emergency services to work together on one screen using body cameras and secure devices.
The global professional mobile radio market is expected to reach 22.23 billion dollars by 2026. Africa is seen as a key driver as governments look for “trusted and secure” technology to improve public safety and digital independence.
In Morocco, the company supports airports, ports and industrial sectors. Across Africa, its systems help manage transport and trade routes, including rail networks in Gabon.
Hytera also says it is working on sustainability. The company recently received the first Green Key certification for a hospitality project in Armenia and wants to apply similar eco-friendly practices in Africa.
GITEX Africa 2026 brought together more than 1,450 exhibitors from 145 countries. The event highlights Morocco’s growing role as a digital gateway to Africa and comes as the country invests in “smart city” infrastructure and launches early industrial 5G private networks. Hytera has also introduced “Smart and Safe” solutions for the African mining sector, focusing on automation and worker safety.
