Seacom has announced the launch of a new land-based fibre route that connects Nairobi, Kenya, to Kampala, Uganda, with a passage through Kisumu. This upgrade is expected to enhance the internet infrastructure across East Africa, significantly improving the capacity for internet traffic in the region.

A new high-capacity fiber corridor connecting Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and South Africa has been activated, marking the first phase of the project. This initiative is a result of a public-private partnership aimed at enhancing telecommunications infrastructure in the region.

Google has secured permits for a project in the Eastern Cape, which is intended to serve as the southern anchor of a four-hub network across Africa. However, the project has not yet commenced, and specific details about the plan remain undisclosed.

According to SABC Sci-Tech, the recent slowdown in internet connections in South Africa can be attributed to issues with undersea cables, specifically the West undersea broken internet cables. This infographic provides essential information regarding the situation and its impact on internet speed.

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, stated that the Nigeria–East-Southern Africa Air Cargo route will enhance air connectivity and unlock Africa's trade potential. This initiative aims to improve trade across the continent by facilitating better logistics and transportation options.

The World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have successfully connected over 50 million people to electricity through their Mission 300 initiative, which spans 40 African countries. This effort aims to accelerate electricity access across the continent.