Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa

Acronym
COMESA
Remote ID
260
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026
PIDA Code
I.03.05
Project Status
Completed
Project Stage
Project Definition
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Internet Exchange Point
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
The IXP project is to keep in local internet communication local. It aims at building the technical capacity of the beneficiary country in managing Internet Exchange Point and to provide, when necessary, equipment needed for the establishment of the Internet exchange point.
Description

<p>The AXIS Project aims to facilitate the development of an African internet infrastructure through policy and regulatory reform, capacity building and technical assistance. Development of an African internet infrastructure refers to the establishment of regional internet exchange points (IXPs) and internet carriers.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project aims to facilitate the development of an African internet infrastructure through policy and regulatory reform, capacity building and technical assistance. Development of an African internet infrastructure refers to the establishment of regional internet exchange points (IXPs) and internet carriers.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project is being implemented through two phases. Phase I consists of capacity building to support the establishment of national IXPs through providing a series of two workshops for stakeholders and the Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA) on  I) best practice and benefits of IXP and II) technical assistance through workshops which will cover the technical and administrative skills needed to set up, operate, and administer an IXP.</p>

<p>Phase II focuses on supporting establishment of Regional IXP and Regional Internet Carrier through provisioning Capacity building workshops on best practice and benefits of setting up RIXP/IC and providing technical assistance.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project is a flagship project of the African Regional Action Plan on Knowledge Economy (ARAPKE) endorsed by the African Union Executive Council.</p>

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Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Comoros, Comoros, Comoros
Beneficiary Countries
Comoros
REC
COMESA
Stakeholders
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Autorité Nationale de Télécommunication (Comoros)
African Union Commission
Email
birazag@africa-union.org
Updated Date
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026
PIDA Code
I.03.05
Project Status
Completed
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Internet Exchange Point
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
The IXP project is to keep in local internet communication local. It aims at building the technical capacity of the beneficiary country in managing Internet Exchange Point and to provide, when necessary, equipment needed for the establishment of the Internet exchange point.
Description

<p>The AXIS Project aims to facilitate the development of an African internet infrastructure through policy and regulatory reform, capacity building and technical assistance. Development of an African internet infrastructure refers to the establishment of regional internet exchange points (IXPs) and internet carriers.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project aims to facilitate the development of an African internet infrastructure through policy and regulatory reform, capacity building and technical assistance. Development of an African internet infrastructure refers to the establishment of regional internet exchange points (IXPs) and internet carriers.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project is being implemented through two phases. Phase I consists of capacity building to support the establishment of national IXPs through providing a series of two workshops for stakeholders and the Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA) on  I) best practice and benefits of IXP and II) technical assistance through workshops which will cover the technical and administrative skills needed to set up, operate, and administer an IXP.</p>

<p>Phase II focuses on supporting establishment of Regional IXP and Regional Internet Carrier through provisioning Capacity building workshops on best practice and benefits of setting up RIXP/IC and providing technical assistance.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project is a flagship project of the African Regional Action Plan on Knowledge Economy (ARAPKE) endorsed by the African Union Executive Council.</p>

<p> </p>

Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Comoros, Comoros, Comoros
Beneficiary Countries
Comoros
REC
COMESA
Stakeholders
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Autorité Nationale de Télécommunication (Comoros)
African Union Commission
Email
birazag@africa-union.org
Updated Date
Latitude
-11.750000
Longitude
43.235600
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026
PIDA Code
T.06.03.03.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
1
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Upgrading of Link 2 of the Chirundu - Harare Road between Makuti and Karoi (Zimbabwe)
Description

<p>The Chirundu-Harare road runs in a south-easterly direction from Chirundu Border Post (between Zimbabwe and Zambia) to Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe, covering a total distance of 348 km. The Chirundu-Harare road is part of the Regional Trunk Road Network (RTRN Link Nr 22) as well as the Trans-African Highway Nr 9. This section covers 78 km from Makuti to Karoi.</p>

Capex Cost
68.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.50
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
Beneficiary Countries
Zimbabwe
REC
COMESA
Stakeholders
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Zimbabwe National Road Administration
Zimbabwe - Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development
Email
egetahun@outlook.com
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-16.560000
Longitude
29.467600