Africa Data Centres, DPA SA construct solar farm in Free State

The new CEO of the cloud and cyber security business replaces David Behr, who left to join MTN.

Cassava will now be able to give modern AI development capabilities, custom-built for its enterprise customers.

The company says this development will allow for increased efficiency and stable regional connectivity.

The company says building a route that directly connects Angola and Zambia is key to the group's vision of a digitally connected future.

The country’s telecoms minister said Liquid has provided seamless connectivity in the COMESA region, which enables long-term growth of economies.

The company says this is the shortest route connecting East to West Africa, reducing data transmission latency by 20 milliseconds.

Under the terms of the agreement, Liquid Dataport will offer Viasat’s connectivity services, working through local partners.

Backed by US development fund, the new facility will be built in Accra with the first phase is scheduled to be completed within 12 months.

Cassava's investment pledge comprises key projects, including the expansion of the Liquid Intelligent Technologies fibre network, the extension of Africa Data Centres.

First terrestrial route that will provide 12 terabits of capacity for carriers and service providers in South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and the DRC.

The company plans to add 15MW of IT load to its existing infrastructure in Nairobi.