Bayobab Zambia and Vodacom Mozambique launch fibre interconnection to strengthen regional connectivity

By:  Kanto Kai Okanta

Bayobab Zambia and Vodacom Mozambique have officially launched a fibre interconnection aimed at enhancing cross-border digital infrastructure and improving regional connectivity.

The development connects Zambia to all eight of its neighbouring countries through Bayobab’s terrestrial fibre network, which spans more than 7,000 kilometres. The interconnection also provides Zambia and surrounding markets with direct access to the 2Africa subsea cable, expanding international bandwidth capacity.

Officials said the project is designed to strengthen network resilience, increase capacity, and support the delivery of faster and more reliable digital services across the region. The initiative reflects growing collaboration between telecommunications operators to address rising demand for data, digital services, and regional integration.

The launch event was attended by Zambia’s Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati, and Mozambique’s Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, Américo Muchanga. Representatives from regulatory authorities of both countries were also present, underscoring the role of policy and regulatory support in enabling cross-border infrastructure investments.

Industry stakeholders noted that such interconnection projects play a critical role in facilitating trade, financial inclusion, and digital innovation by improving the efficiency and reliability of regional communications networks.

Bayobab, MTN Group’s digital infrastructure subsidiary, continues to expand its fibre footprint across Africa as part of broader efforts to support the continent’s digital transformation agenda.