The Google-funded subsea cable is expected to accelerate digital transformation and stimulate the digital economy, says the Telkom unit.
Communications minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni backs ICASA’s move to assign provisional spectrum, saying it’s in the best interests of the country.
The addition of WiFi in WatchGuard Cloud provides cross-platform integration and centralised management of all WatchGuard products.
The telco adds 6.2 million customers, to serve a total of 129.9 million across the group, and declares an interim dividend of 420c per share.
By releasing provisional spectrum, the regulator is making a tacit admission that it erred in withdrawing the temporary spectrum, market watchers say.
The allocation of spectrum is among the structural reforms government plans to accelerate, states the 2021 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement.
National Treasury data shows the communications sector is among those that recorded gains during the first half of the year.
Cassava Technologies operates the largest independent Pan-African terrestrial fibre broadband network, covering over 300 towns and cities across Africa.
The companies have deployed the largest commercial SPN/PTN cloud-based OMC system.
The regulator invites applications from operators for provisional assignment of radio frequency spectrum under the new National State of Disaster Regulations.
The telco will now hold a co-controlling 30% equity in a newly-formed fibre entity and has the option to acquire an additional 10% stake.