The Government of Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC have held discussions on the implementation of the National Fibre Optic Backbone Project, which will extend through Lake Tanganyika to the province of Kalemie in the DRC. The initiative is a strategic step toward enhancing digital connectivity and regional integration between the two nations.
The project aims to accelerate digital transformation across Tanzania and the DRC, while strengthening communication infrastructure within the East African Community EAC and the Southern African Development Community SADC regions. By connecting the two countries via a high-capacity fibre optic link, the project will improve broadband access, foster cross-border collaboration, and promote economic development through technology.
The meeting to review the project's progress was held at TTCL Corporation Headquarters in Dar es Salaam. It was attended by TTCL Director General, Mr. Moremi Marwa, and a delegation from the DRC led by SOCOF Director General, Mr. Prosper Ghislain, along with representatives from Tanzania's Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology, led by the Director of ICT Infrastructure, Mr. Leo Magomba.
