BAYOBAB ABSORBS MTN ZAMBIA’S FIBRE NETWORK

Key Points:

• Bayobab acquired MTN Zambia’s fiber optic infrastructure, a major step in their growth strategy.
• This move improves network management, bandwidth efficiency, and service quality for Bayobab.
• Bayobab aims to become a regional digital hub, connecting Zambia to seven neighboring countries.
• They plan further expansion across Africa to boost communication and economic growth.
• Bayobab is committed to using next-generation solutions and expanding its fiber network.
• This acquisition benefits Zambia and the surrounding region by improving connectivity.

Bayobab Zambia is not only boosting essential cross-border connectivity but also establishing itself as a crucial digital nexus in the region.

With connections to seven neighbouring countries— Angola, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo—Bayobab is keen on further integration efforts to transform Zambia into a central digital hub in southern Africa. With ambitions for continued expansion across the continent, Bayobab’s network aims to enable smooth communication and collaboration across regions, thus stimulating innovation and economic progress.

Ayobab is committed to connecting Africa through next-gen digital solutions, including ongoing fibre expansion utilising licensed FiberCo’s across its footprint.

Additionally, Bayobab is progressing with other MTN operating companies to structurally separate their fibre assets in line with Ambition 2025 targets.

Frédéric Schepens, CEO of Bayobab Group, commented on this milestone, saying, “We are delighted to reach this pivotal milestone in our journey.

The successful completion of the structural separation and transfer of fibre assets not only signifies a significant leap forward for Bayobab Zambia but also heralds great benefits for Zambia and its surrounding nine countries in the region. This move reinforces our commitment to advancing connectivity across Africa and underscores our role as an open-access provider, benefiting all our partners”.

With a proprietary terrestrial fibre network spanning 114,000 kilometres and positioned to extend to 135,000 kilometres by 2025, Bayobab serves approximately 295 million African subscribers on the MTN network.

Source: Techeconomy