Expanded Fiber Network of Liquid Reaches Botswana, Bringing Possitive Implications for Zimbabwe
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a leading African fibre network operator, has expanded its fibre network in Botswana, significantly enhancing connectivity, resilience, and regional integration for Zimbabwe.
Improved Connectivity and Reliability
Led by Zimbabwean business leader Strive Masiyiwa, Liquid Intelligent Technologies operates Africa’s largest independent fibre network, spanning over 110,000 kilometers and connecting multiple countries including Botswana and Zimbabwe. This expansion strengthens high-speed internet access and links key economic centres, enhancing reliable digital communication routes between the two nations.
Greater Network Resilience
By broadening the fibre infrastructure in Botswana, which borders Zimbabwe, Liquid Intelligent Technologies creates more redundant and robust connectivity pathways. This reduces reliance on single routes or providers, helping to prevent service disruptions and improving overall digital resilience for Zimbabwe’s network access through effective regional routing.
Facilitation of Regional Integration
The interconnected fibre network supports SADC’s digital integration goals championed by Zimbabwe and regional leaders. It enables smoother cross-border commerce, data exchange, and digital services, thereby fostering economic integration between Zimbabwe, Botswana, and other neighboring countries.
Economic and Technological Spillovers
Enhanced fibre infrastructure supports economic hubs in Botswana, which in turn benefits Zimbabwe’s economy through improved trade, investment, and digital service capabilities. It also enables Zimbabwean companies under the Liquid Intelligent Technologies umbrella to leverage expanded markets and infrastructure.
A Significant Step towards Digital Infrastructure Development
The expansion of the fibre network in Botswana is a significant step towards digital infrastructure development across Africa. The 730-kilometer fibre network extension, connecting Ramatlabama to Ramokgwebana, contributes to Botswana's digital transformation and employment opportunities.
Potential Improvements for Neighboring Countries
The expansion of the fibre network in Botswana may potentially improve internet connectivity for neighboring countries like Zimbabwe, enhancing regional digital connectivity and fostering stronger economic collaboration within the Southern African digital economy framework.
Strengthening Economic Hubs and Integration with the One Africa Digital Network
The expansion strengthens Botswana's economic hubs and integrates with the One Africa Digital Network, a vision for a connected continent that Liquid Intelligent Technologies is helping to bring to life. This project bolsters regional digital connectivity, improving Zimbabwe’s internet speed, reliability, and integration within the Southern African digital economy framework. This enhanced infrastructure is a key enabler for more resilient digital services and stronger regional economic collaboration.
- The expansion of Liquid Intelligent Technologies' fibre network in Botswana, a move led by Zimbabwean business leader Strive Masiyiwa, is expected to positively affect the finance sector, opening up new investment opportunities through improved digital communication routes between Botswana and Zimbabwe.
- In the realm of data-and-cloud-computing and technology, the enhanced fibre network in Botswana, integrated with the One Africa Digital Network, is set to provide a robust platform for data exchange and digital services, contributing to the growth and resilience of Zimbabwe's digital infrastructure.
