Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 94 | Page 12

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Dubai Investments excited to see progress of DIP Angola project in Bengo province

Khalid Bin Kalban , Vice Chairperson and CEO of Dubai Investments at the DIP Angola site

Significant progress has been made in the development of the first phase of DIP Angola , with key infrastructure work advancing steadily , marking a major milestone for Angola ’ s first fully integrated economic zone . As part of the ongoing developments , the main road infrastructure is expected to take shape by January 2025 .

Khalid Bin Kalban , Vice Chairperson and CEO of Dubai Investments , emphasized the transformative impact of DIP Angola , stating , “ DIP Angola is not just a project , but a strategic initiative aimed at creating a fully integrated ecosystem that positions Angola as a hub for diverse industries and innovation .”
The project is strategically divided into multiple development phases to align with Angola ’ s broader economic goals . This phased approach facilitates targeted , scalable growth , allowing for flexibility in response to market dynamics . Infrastructure development , including roads and utilities , will be implemented in stages , ensuring that resources are allocated based on demand and market assessments .
DIP Angola benefits from its prime location , approximately 23 kilometres from the nearest seaport , offering better connectivity . Angola ’ s free zone , situated about 4 kilometres from
DIP Angola , is currently developing an export port , further enhancing DIP Angola ’ s value proposition . The robust road infrastructure surrounding DIP Angola is designed to facilitate improved connectivity and logistical efficiency , making it an attractive destination for investors .
Located along the Atlantic coast in the province of Bengo , municipality of Dande , approximately 50 kilometres from Luanda , the project spans 2,000 hectares and will be developed over 12 years , serving as a benchmark for sustainable development and economic diversification in the region . The first phase , representing an investment of US $ 150 million , is underway and aims to generate over 1,500 jobs , providing a significant boost to the local economy .
Developed by Dubai Investments , DIP Angola leverages the company ’ s extensive expertise and the success of Dubai Investments Park , DIP in the UAE .

Vox collaborates with MTN South-Africa Wireless to deliver cost-effective and reliable connectivity

Vox Telecom customers benefit from exceptional speeds and coverage with MTN South Africa and Tarana Technology , Pricing from as little as R 900 a month , the broadband service is affordable for the South African SME market . Companies that operate in hard to connect areas now have access to reliable connectivity .

Vox , an end-to-end Internet service provider in South Africa , is leveraging MTN South-Africa ’ s Fixed Wireless Access network powered by cutting-edge Tarana technology that is reimagining the boundaries of connectivity . This technology uses a customised combination of algorithm and antenna to provide a high-speed Internet connection that does not require direct line of sight between the transmitter and the receiver .
Operating easily in areas that are considered challenging or that have had to deal with limited connectivity due to obstacles ,
Nikita Appelman , Product Manager for Wireless , Vox
MTN South-Africa ’ s collaboration with Vox provides exceptional connectivity reliability and speeds to South African customers .
“ The solution is ideally suited for the small to medium business ,” says Nikita Appelman , Product Manager for Wireless at Vox . “ For companies that do not have access to business fibre , our collaborative solution with MTN South-Africa offers them a reliable primary service that is cost-effective and fast . This can also be a reliable redundancy option for customers that experience outages on their primary Fibre connectivity . This service offers an incredible connectivity solution with superb coverage and market traction .”
Connectivity is an invaluable asset that ensures companies can leverage nextgeneration communication and collaboration tools to engage with customers and the global market . Vox is leveraging this solution from MTN South-Africa to provide customers with scalability and flexibility through primary , temporary , temporary to redundant , and redundant services to SMEs .
“ Compared with a fibre installation , this solution is measurably faster to install ,” says Appelman . “ Companies can be installed on the network quickly and immediately feel the benefits .”
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