LINX Nairobi improves MS connections
The Microsoft Azure Peering Service has gone live at the IXP’s Kenyan Interconnection Hub.
1:30
MTN names Mike Silber as group executive regulatory
Mike Silber is joining MTN Group from Liquid Telecom, where he held the role of group chief regulatory officer, for the five years.
1:10
Liquid opens new office in East London, South Africa
Liquid says the office will bring access to high-speed connectivity and digital services to businesses in the Eastern Cape Province.
2:30
Liquid rolls out high-speed connectivity for DRC, Congo Brazzaville
Company says this high-capacity link is expected to bring down the cost of broadband access for millions.
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Liquid details Nigeria datacentre plans
Announcing the launch of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, the company also confirmed 5000km rollout of fibre in DRC.
2:30
IFC subscribes to 16% of Liquid Telecom’s US$620m bond issue
Company is facing risks linked to regional uncertainty, but is on course for steady revenue performance says ratings agency Fitch.
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Liquid Telecom buys QBS Group’s MEA operations
The company announces a strategic acquisition of the Middle East and African operations of Quattro Business Solutions.
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Liquid makes changes in Nigeria
Liquid Telecom appoints Wole Abu as CEO for Liquid Telecom and its new Africa Data Centre in Nigeria.
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US$800m in funding behind Ethiopia telco licence, Liquid datacentre drive
US-based Development Finance Corporation backs consortium bid for license and Liquid’s datacentre ambitions.
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Liquid intensifies fibre rollout in Botswana
Company announces activation of 82km of fibre in a cross-border network into Southern African country.
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Liquid Telecom eyes US, Europe expansion with Zayo deal
The partnership will see the firms leveraging existing networks for many of their customers with operations in North America and Europe.
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Liquid clarifies role in Project Taara
Company will serve as the core backbone operator to link up project with other service providers.