Burundi and Zambia are set to be connected via an underwater fibre optic cable after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Digital Government Africa Summit, recently held in Lusaka, Zambia. A private firm, whose name has not been disclosed, has reportedly been contracted for the. Keep up-to-date with all the latest news, articles, event and product updates posted on Developing Telecoms. Subscribe to our FREE twice-weekly email newsletters for the latest telecom info in developing and emerging markets globally. These Terms and Conditions ('the Terms') govern your use of the. Zambia and Burundi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see the two countries connected through a fibre optic cable. Minister of Technology and Science Felix Mutati said the MoU marks the connection of a fibre optic cable to be laid under Lake Tanganyika from Mpulungu. Burundi and Zambia have taken a significant step towards enhancing their digital connectivity by signing a key agreement to lay underwater fibre optic cables in Lake Tanganyika.
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