Major subsea cable consortium signs MoU to build the AAE-2 Digital Highway connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe

11 June 2025

In a significant step toward enhancing global connectivity, a consortium of four leading subsea cable operators — PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI) — have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of the ambitious Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system.

This landmark project aims to establish a high-capacity, resilient, and geographically diverse digital link spanning from Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, passing through terrestrial corridors across Thailand, the Arabian Peninsula, and Egypt.

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ZTE deploys all-optical FTTR-B network at Ethiopia’s GERD office

04 June 2025

ZTE Corporation has announced the successful deployment of its FTTR-B all-optical network at the office building of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project.

Led by Ethiopia’s state-owned operator, Ethio Telecom, ZTE provided end-to-end services, including comprehensive solution design, equipment supply, and implementation support. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the collaboration between the two entities, fuelling Ethiopia’s digital infrastructure development and reinforcing the country’s commitment to modernizing key national projects.

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Mauritania opens new IXP

30 May 2025

The Mauritanian government officially inaugurated a new Internet Exchange Point (IXP) at the headquarters of International Mauritania Telecom (IMT), marking a significant step in strengthening the country's digital sovereignty. This initiative follows the recent opening of a data centre in Nouakchott and aims to enhance national digital infrastructure.

The new IXP is designed to localize and secure data traffic, improve internet speed, reduce costs, and bolster information security — key components of Mauritania’s ‘National Digital Transformation Agenda 2022-2025.’ The government's broader goal is to leverage digital technology for socioeconomic development and to digitize administrative services.

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TBH partners with Kotzev Limited to expand into Africa

29 May 2025

The Binary Holdings (TBH), a leading Web3 company valued at $16.9 billion, has announced a strategic partnership with Nigeria-based digital payments platform PreponeBills operated by Kotzev Limited. This collaboration marks TBH’s significant entry into the African market, where Web3 adoption opportunities are rapidly growing.

The partnership aims to integrate Kotzev’s digital payment solutions with TBH’s extensive distribution network, currently reaching over 169 million users globally. This integration will enable consumers to perform secure, efficient, and blockchain-enabled transactions, transforming routine financial activities into opportunities for increased user engagement and loyalty.

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