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

Liquid Zambia has committed to launch a new data centre, and expand its fibre network to connect more towns across the country.

Company announces intention to acquire Israel-based tech firm Telrad, which has presence in 13 countries.

Company says this high-capacity link is expected to bring down the cost of broadband access for millions.

Liquid Intelligent Technologies will connect to Miami via Fortaleza in Brazil and Luanda in Angola via the South Atlantic SACS and MONET subsea cables.

The network will help create a digital corridor from the Atlantic Ocean through the Congo Rainforest to East Africa, and onto the Indian Ocean.

Countries including Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia have been connected.

Announcing the launch of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, the company also confirmed 5000km rollout of fibre in DRC.

Company will focus on a centralised platform to offer cloud, compute power, cyber security, and other emerging technology services.

Company is facing risks linked to regional uncertainty, but is on course for steady revenue performance says ratings agency Fitch.

The partnership will see the firms leveraging existing networks for many of their customers with operations in North America and Europe.