Overview – Nzadi Cable System

WFN Strategies partnered with the Nzadi Consortium to deliver critical planning, engineering, and implementation services for the Nzadi Cable System. Designed to connect offshore energy assets and coastal communities in Angola, this project represents a transformative step in the region’s telecommunications infrastructure.

• High-Capacity Design: The system includes a main trunk cable from Luanda to Cabinda with up to 14 fiber pairs and a branching unit for future connectivity to Soyo and potential northward expansions.
• Offshore Connectivity: The cable will serve 15–30 offshore energy assets, enhancing operational efficiency in Angola’s energy sector.
• Future Expansion Potential: The system could extend to the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo, fostering regional connectivity.

1. Local Engagement: Ensured the project utilized local content for civil works, dry plant maintenance, and employment opportunities for young professionals.
2. Cost and Risk Sharing: Designed a collaborative funding model inviting Angolan telecom operators and ISPs to co-build the system, reducing operational risks and costs.
3. Regional Development: Aligned the project with Angola’s goals to improve underserved regions and stimulate economic growth.

As the project planner, designer, and implementer, WFN Strategies delivered:

• High-level plans outlining technical requirements, timelines, and budgetary estimates.
• Risk identification and mitigation strategies for infrastructure development.
• Management of procurement and implementation activities in collaboration with the Nzadi Consortium.

• Set a solid foundation for the Nzadi Cable System’s 2023 Ready for Service (RFS) date.
• Established a model for leveraging local expertise and businesses, fostering economic growth in Angola.
• Positioned the system for potential expansion into neighboring regions, enhancing regional connectivity.

Use also the following on front page and case studies: “Having worked with WFN Strategies in multiple projects over a 15 year period, covering both the telecom and oil and gas sectors, it has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and dedication in delivering high-quality deliverables and results that have significantly contributed to the success of said projects, proving WFN Strategies’ leadership credentials within the submarine cable industry”.
Oldemiro Napoleão – Chief Technology Officer, Nzadi Consortium.

The Nzadi Cable System highlights WFN Strategies’ ability to deliver innovative, socially impactful solutions for large-scale telecommunications projects. By combining technical expertise with a focus on local engagement, WFN Strategies has helped pave the way for improved connectivity in Angola and beyond.