Extension of National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) to DRC by construction of optical fibre cable across Lake Tanganyika and point of presences (PoPs) for providing connectivity with DRC
USD 4.00M
Total Cost
37.5%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
2
Countries
Pre-Feasibility
Project Stage
Project Overview
Construction of optical fiber cable across Lake Tanganyika connecting Kigoma in Tanzania to Kalemie in DRC to extend Tanzania National ICT Broadband Backbone. Tanzania side under construction with cross-border coordination challenges.
Additionally, this project extends Tanzania’s National ICT Backbone (NICTBB) across Lake Tanganyika to Kalemie, DRC. It enhances EAC and ECCAS digital infrastructure integration and facilitates direct fiber-optic communication between the two countries.
Additionally, this project extends Tanzania’s National ICT Backbone (NICTBB) across Lake Tanganyika to Kalemie, DRC. It enhances EAC and ECCAS digital infrastructure integration and facilitates direct fiber-optic communication between the two countries.
Key Objectives
Project Objectives: Connect DRC to Tanzania backbone, Enable cross-lake digital connection, Improve regional connectivity, Support economic integration, Enhance service delivery, Reduce digital divide, Foster regional cooperation, Enable digital transformation
Strategic Importance
Strategic for cross-lake digital infrastructure development despite coordination challenges
Technical Specifications
Technology: Submarine optical fiber cable system across Lake Tanganyika
Capacity: Specifications: 200 km submarine OFC, Lake depth consideration: 1,470m, Modern transmission systems
Capacity: Specifications: 200 km submarine OFC, Lake depth consideration: 1,470m, Modern transmission systems
Financing Structure
Investment structure to be determined following completion of technical studies
Market Analysis
Tanzania side construction ongoing with coordination challenges on DRC side
Investment Opportunities
Investment opportunities in submarine cable infrastructure pending coordination resolution
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: Government of Tanzania
Partners: Government of Tanzania, Government of DRC
Partners: Government of Tanzania, Government of DRC
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org