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<p>In a bid to increase their footprint on the African market, Liquid Telecom have announced the placing of a new bond and long-term financing strategy as they prepare to offset debt and expand into new markets.</p>


Liquid Telecom CFO on refinancing debt & Africa expansion

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<p>Two of the biggest names on the African continent, Africa Data Centres and Benya Cables are entering into a strategic supply agreement to secure continuous sourcing of critical fibre optic technology and equipment to continue building Africa’s digital future; CNBC Africa spoke to Ahmad Mokhles, COO of Liquid Telecom for more.</p>


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Africa Data Centres, Benya Cables partner to deliver critical fibre optic technology in Africa

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<p>Pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom is investing 400 million dollars in data centres and network infrastructure in Egypt over the next three years, as part of a major partnership with Telecom Egypt. The investment was announced at the Africa 2018 forum.  While speaking about the signing, Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Group Executive Chairman of Liquid Telecom’s parent company Econet Wireless, described Egypt as a very exciting market.</p>


Liquid Telecom to invest $400mn in Egypt

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<p>South Africa’s telecommunications sector is fast advancing with growth opportunities in connectivity infrastructure and internet penetration. Pan African telecoms group Liquid Telecom has major plans for South Africa and the rest of Africa, the CEO Reshaad Sha joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Liquid Telecom CFO on refinancing debt & Africa expansion

Africa Data Centres, Benya Cables partner to deliver critical fibre optic technology in Africa

Liquid Telecom to invest $400mn in Egypt

Liquid Telecom CEO Reshaad Sha on Africa expansion

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Liquid Telecom CFO on refinancing debt & Africa expansion

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