Installation of the 2Africa submarine cable on the beach at Amanzimtoti, South Africa, February 2023.
Behind the wheel of his car, on the main road that leads from the centre of Cape Town to the airport, Moses is dreaming about his future. “When I get back to Zimbabwe, I plan to become a farmer,” says the Uber driver, expressing the dream of many of his compatriots in South Africa.Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Africa. Unlocked.