Tanzania and DRC collaborate on extending cross-border fibre network
27 October 2025
The governments of Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have engaged in discussions to extend Tanzania’s National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB), aiming to establish a high-capacity fibre optic link across Lake Tanganyika to the DRC’s Kalemie province by 2027.
This initiative seeks to enhance broadband access, promote cross-border cooperation, and drive economic growth through technological development. Tanzania stands to gain significantly from increased bandwidth leasing opportunities and could reinforce its position as East Africa’s digital gateway.
Find out more Ghana government supports GVA’s high-speed fibre launch
24 October 2025
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations in Ghana announced a productive meeting with Group Vivendi Africa (GVA), during which Minister Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP) expressed strong backing for GVA’s upcoming commercial rollout of high-speed fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) internet services.
The initiative aims to deliver affordable, unlimited broadband connectivity to Ghanaian households, starting in Accra and Kumasi, with plans to expand across the country.
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Ethio Telecom and Djibouti Telecom expand partnership
22 October 2025
Ethio Telecom and Djibouti Telecom have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration, aiming to accelerate regional digital connectivity and strengthen East Africa’s evolving digital ecosystem.
Following a strategic meeting on October 17 in Addis Ababa, the two state-owned operators announced an expanded partnership covering key areas such as international gateways, interconnectivity, mobile money, enterprise solutions, and roaming services.
Find out more Ghana faces rising cybercrime costs and incidents in 2025
21 October 2025
Ghana has experienced a significant rise in cybercrime, losing approximately 19 million cedis (around US$1.8 million) during the first nine months of 2025, marking a 17% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to data released by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA).
The country also recorded 2,008 cyber incidents in the first half of 2025 alone, representing a sharp 52% increase over the total reported cases in 2024.
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