Emerging fibre network operators outperform major players in SA, according to ISPA’s latest biannual FNO Perception Survey.
Raymond Ndlovu is appointed as non-executive chairman of logistics, transportation and financial services group Grindrod.
The internet service provider targets adding one million homes to its footprint in the next two years, says CEO Van Zyl Botha.
ITWeb TV: Herotel signals MVNO aspirations | Episode #145
The internet service provider’s CEO Van Zyl Botha details the company’s next growth areas, including adding one million South African homes to its expanding footprint.
The companies believe the merger will accelerate broadband rollout into historically underserved areas and help bridge the country’s digital divide.
Community Investment Ventures Holdings, Remgro’s fibre asset company, contributes R264 million to the firm’s headline earnings.
The company plans to pass an additional one million homes over the next five years, as it targets two million subscribers nationwide.
ITWeb TV: Vumatel targets underserved areas with fibre | Episode #134
In this episode of ITWeb TV, Vumatel chief commercial officer, Simon Butler, discusses the fibre network operator’s ambitions to connect more homes in the previously shunned areas. He also touches on the challenges of construction mafia in the roll out of fibre, as well as the impact of the Vodacom-Maziv deal. #Fibre #Connectivity #DigitalEconomy
Operators are proving that fibre can be delivered at scale across a far wider spectrum of communities than was previously thought possible.
The Competition Tribunal has approved the merger in which Vumatel will acquire control of Herotel.
The company sees the next wave of growth in broadband for operators in underserved areas.
The cash injection and assets from Vodacom will help Maziv to scale its business, as it targets passing 50 000 homes per month with fibre.
Community Investment Ventures Holdings, the parent company of the fibre network operators, posts a loss for the year ended 30 June.
Consolidation in the telecoms market is inevitable, says MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita, adding that there are currently no active talks with Telkom.
Bob van Dijk steps down as Naspers, Prosus CEO
In this week's tech news roundup, Bob van Dijk has stepped down as chief executive officer of JSE-listed Naspers and its Prosus unit. Naspers made the announcement this week, saying Van Dijk will be replaced by chief investment officer Ervin Tu on an interim basis. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb in just a few minutes of your time. #NewsVideo #Naspers #nsfas News links: https://www.itweb.co.za/content/RgeVDvPRrn8MKJN3 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Pero3MZ3epRqQb6m https://www.itweb.co.za/content/RgeVDMPRrEnvKJN3 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/RgeVDMPRrEnvKJN3 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/KPNG878NRBOq4mwD?