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Construction of long-span bridges in East Africa

Construction of long-span bridges in East Africa

On 19 June 2025, President Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the Kigongo–Busisi Bridge, officially the John Pombe Magufuli Bridge, now the longest in East Africa. The new bridge spans Lake Victoria, connects Tanzania with regional markets, and marks a milestone for national. In this article, TheArchitect explores the top 10 longest bridges in Africa, highlighting their significance and impact on regional development. Africa is home to some impressive engineering feats, particularly in the realm of bridge construction. 2 kilometers across Lake Victoria. The bridge, constructed by China. In a recent update that has placed Tanzania as a construction giant in East Africa region, the country has completed Magufuli Bridge. Its construction is progressing. [pdf]

How much space should be reserved for a distribution box in a home installation

How much space should be reserved for a distribution box in a home installation

Reserve space – at least 20% for future expansion. Groups Under One RCD? A common mistake is connecting the entire house to a single RCD. A fault in one circuit cuts off everything. General sockets – divided by. The National Electrical Code (NEC) provides comprehensive safety standards for electrical installations, including requirements for electrical panels (main service panels and subpanels or breaker box). NEC Article 408 covers switchboards, switchgear, and Panelboards installation and applications. Electrical panel boxes, aka breaker boxes, can be on a wall in an out-of-the-way area of your home. [pdf]

Ivory Coast Optical Line Terminal 2 5G

Ivory Coast Optical Line Terminal 2 5G

This list was initially developed as part of AfTerFibre, a project to map terrestrial fibre optic cable projects in Africa. The project was sponsored by and, on completion, will be hosted by the UbuntuNet Alliance. All information gathered by the project will be publicly available under an open license. [pdf]

Broadband-connected home media terminal box

Broadband-connected home media terminal box

FTTH terminal boxes, also known as fiber to the home terminal boxes or FTTH distribution boxes, are crucial components in FTTH networks. These boxes serve as the connection point for optical accessories and end-users, ensuring the protection and organization of fiber optic cables. There are several lights on the ONT, when these lights change colour or flash, it means something is happening. This innovative Media Enclosure simplifies residential structured wiring and ensures your home is ready for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connectivity. [pdf]

How to choose the model of the fiber optic box for your home

How to choose the model of the fiber optic box for your home

When selecting an FDB, it is recommended to choose models equipped with essential features such as fusion splice trays, SC/LC adapters, bend-radius protection, and slack cable storage. The ideal choice depends on your environment—indoor boxes typically require compact size and easy access, while outdoor enclosures must be. A fiber distribution box (FDB) is a passive enclosure that provides secure splicing, termination, and distribution of optical fibers. FDBs are used to organize incoming and outgoing cables. The best fiber optic box for you depends on your project's space, how many cables you have, and how safe you need it to be. First, check where you want to put the box. Pick a box made from strong material. [pdf]

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