Zambia, Israel to bolster tech ties

Econet lures back seasoned exec Fayaz King to lead its infrastructure arm as the telecoms giant prepares a high-profile VFEX listing.

The submarine cable will provide high-capacity broadband connectivity considered critical for regional integration, cross-border data security and future-ready digital infrastructure across Africa.

The company said this is far more than another fibre link,  it’s a new digital highway for the region.

The problem is so severe that the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps are collaborating to secure fibre optic cables.

The telco said it will continue to explore options to unlock value from its investment in IHS and remains committed to its disciplined capital allocation framework.

The federal government is advancing nationwide fibre-optic rollout while also seeking to acquire two new communication satellites.

Malawi will erect 98 towers across the country, which the telecoms regulator said will greatly improve the quality of service.

The company’s product portfolio includes surveillance drones, ground-based robotic systems, and fixed monitoring towers deployed around sensitive locations.

The industrial centre will be built on 300 hectares of land near Harare International Airport and will be powered by a 100 megawatt solar plant.

The company is now poised to further expand digital infrastructure across Africa after it secured an additional USD $65m debt raise.

The government has eliminated environmental evaluations for new telecom towers.

The Federal Executive Council approved the construction of 4,000 telecom towers across Nigeria to boost digital connectivity, particularly in underserved areas.