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Zimbabwe will host the national launch of the Africa-BB-Maps broadband mapping project from 30 September to 2 October 2025 in Victoria Falls. The project will roll out a nationwide system to map internet infrastructure, track service coverage, and close connectivity gaps.
The initiative is part of the Africa-BB-Maps project (2025–2028), a four-year programme implemented by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with funding from the European Union. It seeks to establish or strengthen harmonised broadband mapping systems in 11 Sub-Saharan countries including Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
The system will enable regulators to collect accurate data on fibre, towers, and mobile network coverage, helping identify underserved areas. This data-driven approach is expected to guide investment, improve policy formulation, and accelerate Zimbabwe’s digital development.
By Ruvarashe Gora
Launched earlier this year at a regional event in Côte d’Ivoire, the Africa-BB-Maps project focuses on creating effective and sustainable broadband mapping systems. A key component is knowledge transfer from Europe to Africa, ensuring long-term sustainability through regulatory and technical expertise.
The Victoria Falls event will bring together national and regional stakeholders to outline Zimbabwe’s implementation plan and align it with broader continental digital connectivity goals.
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