Bayobab elevates Rabih Kanaan as MD of East to West

The mobile operator appoints four non-executive directors to the boards of its Fintech and Bayobab divisions.

The MTN Group-owned company says the new route is an important step towards boosting the region's digital economy, trade, and economic growth.

The company's fibre segment's external revenue increased slightly as cable cuts hindered the completion and implementation of some contracts.

As part of a growth drive, Africa’s largest telco is focusing on improving operations and performance in key markets.

The international fibre player believes the move will help position Zambia as a digital hub in the region.

Bayobab acquired additional fibre operating licences in critical markets, including Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, and the Central African Republic.

At 45,000 km, 2Africa is the world's longest undersea cable, connecting 33 countries with 46 landing points in Africa, Europe, and Asia when completed.

The SACS cable system connects Angola directly to Brazil and from there to the United States and Europe.

Multiple service providers have confirmed disruptions and say they are working towards continuity of services.

Telesonic is a fibre firm that will use Airtel's ground fibre assets and submarine cable networks to meet Africa's growing need for wholesale data.

Bayobab said the landing today means Ghanaian and Nigerian service providers will be able to obtain capacity in carrier-neutral data centres.