13 March 2024
Paratus Zambia has completed its metro fibre network in partnership with Meta.
Paratus Zambia, a subsidiary of the pan-African network operator Paratus Group, began the project in the fourth quarter of 2022 to construct a 700km open access metro fibre network which will improve high-quality connectivity in under-served communities in ten Zambian cities and towns. With this newly built fibre network, Paratus will leverage the fibre cores and provide reliable, high-capacity last mile connectivity to its clients.
Find out more12 March 2024
The president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has launched a 1,500km rail fibre optic network project in Somabhula, Gweru. The initiative, operated by Dandemutande, is expected to connect local communities, businesses, and government institutions.
Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana said that the project is set to revolutionise internet connectivity in Zimbabwe, offering tangible benefits to local Internet users by improving speed, reliability, and accessibility.
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05 March 2024
TelOne plans to decommission part of its copper cable infrastructure to combat acts of vandalism on its network infrastructure and improve the quality of its services.
TelOne managing director Lawrence Nkala said that copper cables would be replaced by newer technologies such as fibre optics and wireless access solutions.
Find out more05 March 2024
Seacom is expected to begin expanding its operations in West and East Africa shortly, reported Alpheus Mangale, managing director.
The company has expressed a financial need of approximately $563 million. In June 2023, it had already obtained a loan of $207 million from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). For the expansion, Seacom plans to rely mainly on acquisitions.
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