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
By Anonymous (not verified), 15 March 2026
PIDA Code
I.02.20.10
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Fibre Optic Cable
On SDM
Off
Summary
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. It is alig
Description
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. It is aligned with Agenda 2063 goals for digital corridors and resilient regional connectivity.
Capex Cost
4.00USD million
Revenue Model
Service fees and infrastructure access charges from cross-lake connectivity