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.

This week’s African tech news round-up consists of 84 stories from 29 countries.

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

A curated weekly selection of online media headlines highlighting the spirit of African technology.

The top stories on Internet development and innovation in Southern Africa for July 23 to August 9, 2012.

The state of the Internet is rapidly improving all across the African continent. A summary, in 1,000 words.