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Previously MTN GlobalConnect, Bayobab is rooted in local and global partnerships to deliver next-gen digital services that connect Africa.
Overview
Location
United States, California, Johannesburg
Employees
201-500
Mentions in press and media 5
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| Apr 30, 2024 | Severed West African internet cables repaired | The Wacs cable, which was severed off the west coast of Africa in mid-March — along with three other submarine internet cables — is expected to be repaired by today (Tuesday, 30 April 2024). Wacs and the other cables – Sat-3, Ace and MainOn... |
| Jun 22, 2023 | TCS | Bayobab CEO Frédéric Schepens on wiring up Africa | Frédéric Schepens Following the recent decision to rebrand MTN GlobalConnect as Bayobab, founder and CEO Frédéric Schepens joins the TechCentral Show (TCS) to chat about the telecommunications infrastructure provider’s expansion plans. Bayo... |
| May 15, 2023 | MTN unveils plan to build R6-billion Africa fibre cable | MTN Group plans to build a R6-billion terrestrial fibre cable to connect 10 countries, as telecommunications companies push to expand service to Africa’s growing population. The Johannesburg-based firm, through its MTN GlobalConnect unit an... |
| May 15, 2023 | MTN GlobalConnect rebrands as Bayobab | MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita MTN GlobalConnect, MTN Group’s pan-African wholesale services business that owns stakes in a number of subsea cables and other telecommunications infrastructure, is changing its name to Bayobab. Bayobab will have ... |
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FAQ about Bayobab Africa
What has the press written about Bayobab Africa?
Parsers VC has collected 5 articles mentioning Bayobab Africa, among them “Severed West African internet cables repaired” (Apr 30, 2024) and “TCS | Bayobab CEO Frédéric Schepens on wiring up Africa” (Jun 22, 2023).
Is Bayobab Africa still active?
Yes, Bayobab Africa is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Dec 18, 2024.