Africa50

Africa50, Oikocredit lead equity investment in Zeepay

The investment would help fintech Zeepay, which is present in 20 countries, to broaden its reach in new markets across the continent.
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Bayobab Group incorporates nine fibre companies

Bayobab acquired additional fibre operating licences in critical markets, including Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, and the Central African Republic.
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Airtel joins Africa’s fibre race with Telesonic

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.
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Bayobab lands 2Africa subsea cable in Ghana, Nigeria

Bayobab said the landing today means Ghanaian and Nigerian service providers will be able to obtain capacity in carrier-neutral data centres.
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Bayobab lands 2Africa Subsea Cable in Ghana

The landing is an essential step towards fulfilling its aim of connecting Africa with next-generation digital products, says the company.
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MTN’s Bayobab’s two-year plan to further connect Africa

The international fibre company talks to ITWeb Africa about its ambitions, the priorities to make that happen and infrastructure sharing.
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Sep 6, 2023

Bayobab lands long-distance operator licence in Nigeria

According to the company, the licence heralds a new era of connection that is critical to satisfying Nigeria's rising need for data.
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Bayobab adds 3,000km of fibre to extend reach

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita stated that this development paves the way for enhanced connectivity, collaboration, and innovation.
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MTN’s Bayobab pens a $320m fibre optic cable deal with Africa50

The Project East2West partnership will help bridge Africa’s connectivity gap by improving broadband access for landlocked African countries.