Fiber Networking

Sofiene Hemissi, Lassâad Ben Dhiab and Norman Albi.
Connectivity
Tunisie Télécom partners with Medusa cable for network boostTunisie Télécom partners with Medusa cable for network boost

Telecommunications operator Tunisie Télécom has partnered with subsea cable system Medusa to add a link between Bizerte, Tunisia, and Marseille, France.

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Feb 11, 2025
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1 Min Read
A picture of Maziv Group logos
Fiber Networking
DFA invests $43M in infrastructure upgradesDFA invests $43M in infrastructure upgrades
byMatshepo Sehloho
Jan 29, 2025
1 Min Read
Fiber optic cable
Connectivity
Equinix's MainOne acquires Equiano capacityEquinix's MainOne acquires Equiano capacity
byMatshepo Sehloho
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5G Networks
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byPaula Gilbert
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FMCIDE Minister Dr. Bosun Tijani and USTDA Director Enoh T. Ebong.
Connectivity
USTDA, Nigeria to enhance Internet accessUSTDA, Nigeria to enhance Internet access
byMatshepo Sehloho
Jan 15, 2025
1 Min Read
Fiber infrastructure company Maziv's newly appointed group chief commercial officer, Phila Dube.
Fiber Networking
Maziv nabs Phila Dube from rival OpenserveMaziv nabs Phila Dube from rival Openserve
byMatshepo Sehloho
Jan 9, 2025
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Fiber Networking
Liquid Intelligent Technologies extends Botswana fiber network
Liquid Intelligent Technologies extends Botswana fiber network
Dec 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Paratus workers laying fiber cables.
Fiber Networking
Paratus to establish fiber route linking Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia
Paratus to establish fiber route linking Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia
Dec 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Africa Tech Festival center stage
Partnerships
ATF 2024: Tech companies forge connectivity deals
ATF 2024: Tech companies forge connectivity deals
Nov 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Telkom Group CEO Serame Taukobong.
Investment
Telkom SA revenue boosted by mobile, fiber growth
Telkom SA revenue boosted by mobile, fiber growth
Nov 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Subsea cable landing in Egypt
Connectivity
Africa-1 subsea cable lands in Egypt
Africa-1 subsea cable lands in Egypt
Nov 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Mobily and Telecom representatives during the deal signing.
Connectivity
Telecom Egypt, Mobily subsea cable to link Saudi, Egypt
Telecom Egypt, Mobily subsea cable to link Saudi, Egypt
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Maziv
Investment
SA Competition Tribunal prohibits Vodacom-Maziv deal
SA Competition Tribunal prohibits Vodacom-Maziv deal
Oct 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Lerato Pule
Connectivity
Liquid South Africa CFO Lerato Pule steps down
Liquid South Africa CFO Lerato Pule steps down
Oct 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Liquid upgrades Kenya-Uganda fiber route
Fiber Networking
Liquid upgrades Kenya-Uganda fiber route
Liquid upgrades Kenya-Uganda fiber route
Sep 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Bayobab to deploy fiber in South Sudan
Fiber Networking
Bayobab to deploy fiber in South Sudan
Bayobab to deploy fiber in South Sudan
Jun 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Google to build Umoja cable to connect Africa to Australia
Fiber Networking
Google to build Umoja cable to connect Africa to Australia
Google to build Umoja cable to connect Africa to Australia
May 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Fiber Networking
South Africa's fiber-to-the-business market continues to grow
South Africa's fiber-to-the-business market continues to grow
May 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
WACS repaired, Mauritius Telecom to build new subsea cable
Connectivity
WACS repaired, Mauritius Telecom to build new subsea cable
WACS repaired, Mauritius Telecom to build new subsea cable
May 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Nigeria launches own LLM, Kenya accelerates fiber rollout
Regulation
Nigeria launches own LLM, Kenya accelerates fiber rollout
Nigeria launches own LLM, Kenya accelerates fiber rollout
Apr 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Fiber Networking
Actis sells South African fiber operator Octotel
Actis sells South African fiber operator Octotel
Mar 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Fiber optic cable
Connectivity
Multiple cable failures impact Africa's Internet
Multiple cable failures impact Africa's Internet
Mar 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
5G Networks
Omdia View: January 2024
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Feb 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byOmdia Analysts
Interview: Bayobab's Mohammed Aliyu on bridging Africa's digital gaps
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Interview: Bayobab's Mohammed Aliyu on bridging Africa's digital gaps
Feb 15, 2024
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3 Min View
byThe Staff, Contributors
ATF 2023: Sudhir Juggernath on TelCables' Africa growth strategy
Connectivity
ATF 2023: Sudhir Juggernath on TelCables' Africa growth strategy
ATF 2023: Sudhir Juggernath on TelCables' Africa growth strategy
Dec 21, 2023
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
ATF 2023: Vodacom SA CEO Sitho Mdlalose on 5G, fintech & fiber
5G Networks
ATF 2023: Vodacom SA CEO Sitho Mdlalose on 5G, fintech & fiber
ATF 2023: Vodacom SA CEO Sitho Mdlalose on 5G, fintech & fiber
Dec 18, 2023
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15 Min View
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Smart Africa, Bayobab, Africa50 join forces for Project East2West
Fiber Networking
Smart Africa, Bayobab, Africa50 join forces for Project East2West
Smart Africa, Bayobab, Africa50 join forces for Project East2West
Nov 30, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Fiber Networking
Fast Congo, GVA ink DRC fiber deal
Fast Congo, GVA ink DRC fiber deal
Nov 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
Pioneer, CSquared Woezon connect Togo to Equiano cable
Connectivity
Pioneer, CSquared Woezon connect Togo to Equiano cable
Pioneer, CSquared Woezon connect Togo to Equiano cable
Nov 2, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Paratus adds two fiber links between Mozambique, South Africa
Connectivity
Paratus adds two fiber links between Mozambique, South Africa
Paratus adds two fiber links between Mozambique, South Africa
Oct 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Investment
Sparkle, Kush Investments sign virtual fiber deal for Equiano
Sparkle, Kush Investments sign virtual fiber deal for Equiano
Oct 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Liquid launches Kenya-Ethiopia, Zambia-Malawi fiber routes
Fiber Networking
Liquid launches Kenya-Ethiopia, Zambia-Malawi fiber routes
Liquid launches Kenya-Ethiopia, Zambia-Malawi fiber routes
Sep 14, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
2Africa submarine cable lands in Mozambique
Connectivity
2Africa submarine cable lands in Mozambique
2Africa submarine cable lands in Mozambique
Aug 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Fiber Networking
MAZIV embarks on $21M SA fiber expansion project
MAZIV embarks on $21M SA fiber expansion project
Aug 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Liquid Intelligent Technologies launches Gaborone metro fiber ring in Botswana
Fiber Networking
Liquid Intelligent Technologies launches Gaborone metro fiber ring in Botswana
Liquid Intelligent Technologies launches Gaborone metro fiber ring in Botswana
Aug 15, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor

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