Villagers dig up $98m internet cables

VILLAGERS along the Harare-Beitbridge Highway have been accused of digging up optic fibre cables installed by TelOne under its $98 million national broadband backbone (NBB) project to improve the country’s internet connectivity.

TelOne infrastructure development director, Lawrence Nkala confirmed the development yesterday, saying some villagers had dug up the metre-deep cables just out of curiosity.

On Monday, the telecommunications firm engaged villagers in the Rutenga and Jaka areas in a campaign to educate and warn them against tampering with State property.

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