Most internet traffic in Zimbabwe is not local to local (67% goes undersea to London). Local content is needed (networks providers and content providers can partner), along with network peering and IXPs. But, data centres require power and connectivity.

Three massive World Bank projects (in multiple phases) are helping bring affordable broadband connectivity to underserved parts of Africa.

A new annual report highlights how undersea fibre optic communication cables (including those reaching African shoes) are important to the global economy.

The submarine ACE cable, set to connect the west coast of Africa to international bandwidth, was officially launched on Dec. 19, 2012.

Analysys Mason, a global market intelligence firm, examines African Internet connectivity as of 2012.

A new annual report highlights how undersea fibre optic communication cables (including those reaching African shoes) are important to the global economy.