AbstractChanges in the role and influence of the Internet development occur very quickly and the usage of the Internet has been changed with a rapid growth all over the world. A number of studies have pointed that there is huge correlation between successful nations and web use in those nations. The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the importance of utilizing the Internet these days and to highlight its significant role in establishing an information-based society. It intended to concentrate on the present condition of use of the Internet in African countries and discuss its potency and influence on enhancing the competitiveness and productivity that needs to be improved in order to foster the total economy of African countries. The design of this paper is based on theoretical approach. Various tools have been used and applied to accomplish the objective of this paper such as personal readings of intellectual production, literature review, experience, and the insights of other researchers and specialists in the extent of Internet utilize.
Keywords: Internet Usage in African Countries; Internet Penetration in Africa; ICT Infrastructure in Africa.