Koltronics Nigeria's Lanre Kolade and the inside story of Google's Equiano cable landing in Togo

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This episode features an illuminating dialogue with Lanre Kolade, Chairman of ConnectedCompute, CEO of Koltronics Nigeria and former CEO of CSquared, exploring the intricate dynamics of infrastructure development and digital transformation across Africa. Episode overview: Andile Masuku engages with Kolade to unpack his 26-year journey in African broadband connectivity, examining the delicate balance between commercial viability and developmental impact in major infrastructure projects. Kolade shares profound insights on building sustainable digital infrastructure in African markets as he reflects on his experience leading groundbreaking initiatives at CSquared, including the Google Equiano Cable landing in Togo in 2022. Key topics: • Blended finance models for infrastructure development • Digital colonisation and sovereignty • Public-private partnerships in African markets • Infrastructure's role in ecosystem development • Patient capital versus commercial funding • Long-term impact versus short-term returns Notable points: 1. The landmark Google Equiano Cable landing in Togo through CSquared 2. Innovation in blended finance structures combining government, development, and private funding 3. The transformative impact of strategic infrastructure investments 4. The role of patient capital in African digital development Perspectives on emerging technologies like Starlink Listen in for practical insights into infrastructure development, innovative financing, and digital transformation across Africa's evolving technology landscape. Editorial Note: This podcast conversation was recorded at the fringes of NOVACOM Africa 1-to-1 Telco Summit 2024 in Franschhoek, South Africa, where African Tech Roundup's executive producer Andile Masuku attended as an independent media guest. African Tech Roundup maintains complete editorial oversight and is not affiliated with the event organisers.

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