SATA

21 July 2011
SATA is an association representing the interest of operators, suppliers and related entities devoted to supporting the standardizing, deployment and promotion of Mobile and fixed telecommunications and ICT Services. SATA was formed in 1980 and joining the Southern Africa Telecommunications Association (SATA) brings many benefits. SATA is a member-driven organization, and relies on member involvement in every aspect. SATA Members participate in SATA's activities and projects, policy lobbying processes, guiding the association's activities by participating on committees and groups.

Full membership - is open to licensed operators in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. You can download the Membership Application Form (.doc) from here

Associate Membership - is open to related companies and operators not only from SADC Member States. You can download the Membership Application Form (.doc) from here

Observers - granted by SATA and these are regional and international cooperating partners including industry alliances, associations and related companies. You can download the Membership Application Form (.doc) from here

admin on May 24 2010 02:00:00 · 0 Comments · 362 Reads ·

Upcoming Events

21 July 2011

SATA organises and coordinates regional programmes which include meetings, workshops, conferences and training events as approved by the Members during the Annual Conferences. Click on read more to see to upcoming events

admin on July 21 2011 14:11:22
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The Seychelles East Africa System (SEAS) – the high-power submarine cable system that will significantly improve broadband internet connection – has been finalised.

21 July 2011

Financing for submarine cable project finalised - 21.07.2011

The loan agreement for the financing of the Seychelles East Africa System (SEAS) – the high-power submarine cable system that will significantly improve broadband internet connection – has been finalised.

The agreement was signed on June 30 between AfDB (African Development Bank) and SCS (Seychelles Cable Systems Ltd.).

The loan will partially fund the 1,930km submarine fibre optic cable from the main island of Mahé, from Beau Vallon beach, to the existing Eastern Africa Submarine Cable System in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The cable will be installed by Alcatel Submarine Networks and is expected to be operational by the end of the second half of 2012.

The submarine cable project is aligned with the National ICT Policy established in 2007 and it is also consistent with AfDB’s 2008-2010 ICT and regional integration strategies, which recognise the crucial role played by infrastructure in supporting intra-regional and global trade as well as market integration.

The overall cost of the cable project will be €27 million and it is being financed through 40% equity and 60% debt.

The long-term debt is being co-financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and AfDB, and equity contributions split between three shareholders -- the Government of Seychelles, Cable and Wireless Seychelles and Airtel Seychelles.

In March this year, a loan agreement worth €8 million was signed between EIB and SCS. Now with the signature of the AfDB loan agreement, all the necessary finances have been secured.
As a result, the entering in force of the ALCATEL contract is imminent and the manufacturing of the cable by Alcatel is due to start shortly.

It is to be noted that the route survey undertaken earlier this year has also been completed and that the actual cable route has been determined and finalised.

In anticipation of the landing of the submarine cable in Seychelles, it is expected that local telecommunication operators will also be upgrading their networks to allow greater access to capacity by their customers.

admin on July 21 2011 12:05:29
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TelOne is the new Chairman for SATA for the year 2011/2012

29 April 2011
The 31st SATA Conference was hosted hosted by TelOne from 27 to 29 April 2011 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe at the Kingdom Hotel. According to the Constitution of SATA, the host assumes the Chairmanship for the following year and TelOne Managing Director, Hampton Mtshaka Mhlanga gladly chaired the Meeting of the Chief Executive Officers which was attended by 11 CEOs.

The adopted conference theme is "Universality and Affordable Access". The Chief Executive Officers and Representatives who were present from left to right are: Mr. Jacob Munodawafa (SATA), Mr. Mwafwe Nkonde (ZAMTEL, Zambia), Mr. Bernardo Cossa (TDM, Mozambique), Mr. Charles Chuka (MTL, Malawi), Mr. Frans Ndoroma (Telecom Namibia), Mr. Davendra Utchanah (Mauritius Telecom), Mr. Keabetswe Segole (Botswana Telecommunications Corporation), Mr. Mrisho Shabani (TTCL, Tanzania), Mr. Elvis Gwanzura (Econet Telecom Lesotho), Mr. Elijah Zwane (SPTC, Swaziland), Mr. Hampton Mhlanga (Tel●One), Mr. Motlatsi Nzeku (Telkom South Africa)

admin on May 25 2011 14:02:33
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Tenders and Oportunities for Suppliers

21 July 2011
SATA provides at opportunity for suppliers of telecommunications products and services. By the very nature of the business activities, SATA Members have to keep abreast of the latest technology. In order to operate efficiently and effectively, SATA Members are constantly developing their telecommunications networks, introducing new products and services, which will help to improve performance, and offer better service to customers. Thus, the quality of its service depends on its ability to obtain the best products and services from national and international suppliers. Available tenders can be viewed by clicking the Read More below.

admin on May 25 2011 12:45:29
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Neotel joins SATA as a Full Member

16 May 2011
The Executive Secretary, Mr. Jacob Munodawafa, officially announced that Neotel has joined SATA as a Full Member. Neotel is a telecommunications network operator in South Africa that caters for wholesale, business and home customer needs and more details are available from their website by clicking their logo.

admin on February 13 2009 12:01:11
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31st SATA Annual Conference

1 May 2011

The 31st SATA Annual Conference was held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe at the Kingdom Hotel from 27 - 29 April 2001. The conference was well attended by many participants who included SATA Members, Non - SATA Members and Cooperating Partners. TelOne as the host assumed the Chairmanship of SATA for the year 2011/2012. The presentations made during the plenaries can be downloaded from
Plenary Presentations using username = sata and password = maputo. The presenters included

admin on February 13 2009 10:32:02
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Current SATA Members

21 July 2011
Below are the Current Members of Southern Africa Telecommunications Association (SATA).

admin on February 13 2009 01:44:56
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