Bayobab
(formerly MTN GlobalConnect) has landed the 45,000km 2Africa subsea cable on
Ghanaian shores, in Accra.
The 2Africa
subsea cable system according to a statement released on Monday, will support
the western and eastern regions of Africa, once complete in 2023 and 2024,
respectively. This landing is one of several cable landings taking place across
46 locations in 33 countries for all consortium partners, bringing seamless
connectivity across continents. This landing is the third landing in a series
of Bayobab’s six target locations across five countries.
According
to the statement, 2Africa landing in Ghana is a significant step towards
improving cable resilience, enhancing broadband penetration in the country, and
enhancing Ghana's international connectivity.
“The
expansion of submarine cable systems in the country will ensure the country's
connectivity needs are met, promote economic growth, and enhance its resilience
in the face of disruptions. This investment aligns with Bayobab’s long-term
planning to support the country's evolving communication requirements and
digital transformation.”
It noted
that Ghana is a strategic market for Bayobab, significantly contributing to
achieving the Group’s strategic expansion and business aspirations. Ghana plays
a crucial role in promoting digital acceleration in Africa by serving as an
access hub for surrounding and inland countries: Togo, Burkina Faso, Niger, and
Mali. Ghana continues to increase its strategic importance in the WECA region,
with the country now having six cable landings with the addition of the 2Africa
Ghana landing station.
In October
2022, Bayobab opened its Global Customer Success Centres in Ghana and Kenya to
enhance its customer service globally. The Customer Success Centres were set up
to insource the Network Operations Centre (NOC) and establish the now
one-year-old Service Operations Centre (SOC). The Customer Success Centres are
a significant milestone in the expansion of Bayobab on the African continent.
The 2Africa
Ghana cable landing further strengthens our presence and commitment to Ghana’s
connectivity landscape. To cement our commitment, we have recently appointed
the Managing Director for Bayobab Ghana, Daniel Asare, who will oversee the
local business and strategic growth in the region. Daniel, who joined Bayobab
in October 2023, has extensive experience in sales, marketing, business
development and general management in the telecommunications and ISP environment.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
