Genew Technologies and Zhongshi Wosen, both Chinese companies, will help the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) build its fiber optic network. The project consists in the construction of 10,000 km of fibre-optic cables as part of a regional backbone in 5 countries, including backbone as well as metro networks. The 5 countries covered by the project are located in Central and Southern Africa and includes: the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Central African Backbone (CAB) sub-regional project, born from the will of the heads of state of the CEMAC zone, aims to put digital technology at the service of the populations, by opening up the isolation of departments and promoting digital inclusion. Despite the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating market concentration, the industry exhibited a notable compound annual growth rate. EMS is very advanced in fiber optics. It was created in 2021 and works mainly in the field of new information technologies and the deployment of telecommunications infrastructures. The main building of this project has one underground floor and four above-ground floors. It will be equipped with related high and low voltage electrical equipment, HVAC systems, and intelligent equipment. Upon completion, it will become a landmark building in Brazzaville, the capital of the.
