MARGARET CHISANGA
Lusaka
LIQUID Intelligent Technologies has intensified efforts to extend high-speed internet connectivity to key towns and remote areas across Zambia.
Through Leveraging a combination of fibre, wireless, and satellite technologies, Liquid Zambia is systematically mapping schools and healthcare facilities across the country to devise connectivity solutions.
According to a statement by Liquid Intelligent Technologies, the project is aligning with the ITU/UNICEF-led Giga project, which aims to connect every school to the internet and provide every young person with access to information.
“By increasing broadband infrastructure in rural areas, Liquid Zambia aims to stimulate economic growth, foster job creation, and enhance access to education and healthcare resources. With over 600,000 homes across the country set to benefit from reliable capacity, our expansion projects aspire to boost innovation and entrepreneurship, and provide connectivity-driven opportunities to small businesses and households, the education and entertainment sectors, and other industries,” says Mark Townsend, CEO of Liquid Zambia.
Zambia’s population exceeds 20 million and has an internet penetration rate of 21.2% equating to approximately 4.3 million users,” the statement reads.
“The recent extension of connectivity to Makeni, Balmoral, Eureka, and Solwezi – Kabitaka and Mushtala Residential areas, highlights Liquid Zambia’s investment in foundational infrastructure, laying the groundwork for future development and positioning the country as a digital regional hub. This marks a significant leap forward in bringing crucial internet connectivity and digital services closer to communities and fostering socio-economic growth,” it reads…https://enews.daily-mail.co.zm/welcome/home
