Not using Huawei would 'slow mobile penetration' in Africa, says Orange The head of Orange for Africa and the Middle East says he has seen 'no proof that Huawei is spying' and that to not use the Chinese telecoms giant Africa would 'create a huge problem' and 'slow digital penetration' on the continent. Huawei is facing pushback in some Western markets after Washington alleged that Beijing could spy on communications and gain access to critical infrastructure if allowed to develop foreign 5G networks IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES\\n