The company kicks off its 2027 financial year with stronger revenue growth, buoyed by an improving performance in South Africa and continued momentum in Egypt.
Raymond Ndlovu is appointed as non-executive chairman of logistics, transportation and financial services group Grindrod.
The power utility appoints the former Maziv, Cell C and Vodacom executive as group executive for its distribution division.
The companies believe the merger will accelerate broadband rollout into historically underserved areas and help bridge the country’s digital divide.
Industry players interrogate what’s next for regulation in SA’s ICT sector, with the capacity of the sector regulators and competition authorities called into question.
The fibre network operator brings connectivity to schools in multiple provinces, including underserved rural areas.
The company’s rollout plan will prioritise low income and underserved areas, ensuring residents gain access to high-quality broadband.
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.
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The rapid adoption of Vuma Reach services drives a significant portion of this growth, says the fibre network operator.
The company sees the next wave of growth in broadband for operators in underserved areas.
Tech giants spent trillions securing AI capabilities in 2025, while SA saw major telco consolidation and fintech IPOs reshape the local landscape.
‘Tough love’ as SA Post Office bailout is snubbed
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SA fibre operators hit by dual submarine cable break
In this week's tech news roundup, South African fibre infrastructure providers are taking action to resolve disruptions in internet connectivity services, following a break in two undersea cables this week. 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 #fibre #vodacom News links: www.itweb.co.za/content/DZQ58MV8wj5vzXy2 www.itweb.co.za/content/nWJadMbN16gMbjO1 www.itweb.co.za/content/KzQenvjydYzqZd2r www.itweb.co.za/content/kYbe97XbEbnqAWpG www.itweb.co.za/content/lLn14MmQ1BgMJ6Aa