Paratus to Deploy Independent Fiber Installation in Botswana

Paratus has spent the past three years planning the deployment of fiber infrastructure in Botswana.  This has culminated in the first independent fiber now being installed in the CBD by Paratus, giving businesses the ability to connect directly to Africa’s quality network.

Paratus Botswana initially invested in microwave infrastructure, creating an independent ring in Gaborone and extended that across the border into South Africa. By investing in fiber in Gaborone, Paratus Botswana is connecting critical areas in the city. The current deployment is the second phase, distributing fiber in all the major business and industrial areas in Gaborone and malls in the area. To date, Paratus has invested heavily in independent fiber connectivity in Botswana as a seamless add-on to its existing infrastructure backbone.  This is an ongoing process to cover the business areas initially, giving businesses unmatched uptime via a quality connection.

It is incredibly satisfying to see the trenching and installation works taking place, knowing that this has been a vision that we have made a reality and that we can connect our customers directly to our network with fiber. We are proud of our achievement and the ability to offer business customers the network service they deserve and need.

Shawn Bruwer, Country Managing Director, Paratus Botswana

The Paratus Botswana fiber roll-out adds to the company’s existing infrastructure backbone and services which include national and international network services, internet, voice, satellite, structured cabling and hosting solutions. Paratus boasts 100% independent international connectivity in Botswana and the latest fiber services will bolster the ever-increasing bandwidth and uptime requirements for businesses and allow for the delivery of uninterrupted services.

Paratus is aligned with the Government’s Botswana Vision 2036, says Bruwer.  With the aim of transforming Botswana from an upper middle-income country to a high-income country, we’re working hard to help unleash unlimited growth and upliftment. Critically, the investment in fiber in Botswana is strategically important in further securing Botswana as a hub in the Southern African region.  We are also, of course, closely working in line with Paratus group’s ambitious expansion plan throughout Africa.

Of course, there are other big players in the market who are also investing heavily in this space.  Our aim is for Paratus to install fiber as quickly as we can.  Our competitive advantage is that we are an independent network offering high quality, excellent service, exceptional speed and real value for money

Shawn Bruwer, Country Managing Director, Paratus Botswana

Our group’s vision is to transform Africa through exceptional digital infrastructure and customer service.  Our objective is to double revenue within the next five years.   Our plan for expansion and growth is through investing and deploying the best infrastructure as well as through mergers and acquisitions.  We have carved the Paratus path across the continent with due care and attention. We are delivering Africa’s quality network. We were born in Africa, we know Africa.  There are no limits and that’s what we offer our customers, limitless opportunities through connectivity.

Barney Harmse, Executive Chairman, Paratus