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US Development Agency Bails Out Failing African Fibre Company
A US development agency is set to throw millions of dollars at struggling African fibre company Liquid Telecommunications Holdings, just as the company’s financial woes are coming to a head. CEO Hardy Pemhiwa is crying poor, claiming that the company needs a whopping $225-million in equity to stay afloat.
But what’s really going on here? Is the US development agency just trying to prop up a failing company, or is there something more sinister at play? After all, the US is trying to outmaneuver China in the African market, and what better way to do that than to sink millions of dollars into a struggling company?
African Countries Still Lacking Basic Infrastructure
Meanwhile, African countries are still struggling to provide basic infrastructure to their citizens. And yet, Liquid is getting millions of dollars to build out fibre networks that will only benefit a select few. It’s a classic case of the haves getting richer while the have-nots are left behind.
US Tech Giants Benefiting from African Poverty
And what about the US tech giants that are partnering with Liquid? Microsoft and Google are getting in on the action, using African poverty to line their own pockets. The project with Microsoft aims to deliver affordable broadband to 20 million Africans, but at what cost? It’s just another example of how African resources are being exploited for the benefit of Western corporations.
Liquid’s Financial Woes
But let’s not forget about Liquid’s financial woes. The company is struggling to pay off its debts, and the fresh investment will only help it deal with looming maturities on loan and bond repayments. It’s a classic case of kicking the can down the road, and African taxpayers will be left holding the bag.
Conclusion
The US development agency’s decision to bail out Liquid Telecommunications Holdings is a clear example of how Western powers are using their economic might to manipulate and control African countries. It’s a shameful display of imperialism, and African countries need to wake up and smell the coffee.
