Articles about SA Connect

Call for applications: Empower local community network operators to bridge SA’s digital divide

The SA Teen Entrepreneur Foundation and AdNotes aim to empower operators through accredited training, mentorship and integration into national broadband programmes.

Communities without broadband ‘an assault on humanity’

Internet access remains largely unavailable in remote and underserved areas, despite “noble” projects like SA Connect.

How MAZIV, DFA are shaping Africa’s digital economy

The companies are exploring how large-scale fibre investment can strengthen local economies, accelerate access and power a digitally enabled SA.

SA Connect rebooted with private sector support

Government's struggling SA Connect broadband project gains momentum through private sector partnerships, subsidising internet service providers to expand networks.

Broadband Infraco taps Huawei to launch high-capacity network

The fibre-optic infrastructure company launches its intelligent backbone network, increasing core network capacity from 100Gbps to 800Gbps.

School connectivity project ‘not anywhere near’ completion

Financial and infrastructure constraints hinder government’s school connectivity endeavours, as over 16 000 public schools remain offline, hears Parliament.

Top ICT tenders: Transnet targets tech for fuel management

The state-owned entity believes the fuel management system will assist ports with fuel theft prevention and put an end to unauthorised fuel dispensing.

Broadband Infraco commits to strengthen financial position

The state-owned long-distance connectivity provider looks to overcome cash flow constraints and address its long-term debt obligations.

Top ICT tenders: Eskom looks to network for smart grid

The company believes wireless field area network technologies could cover its utility service areas to support its smart grid applications

ITWeb TV: ISP Kaya Konekta targets R150m, SA Connect to scale

After connecting Cosmo City, the new kid on the block sets its sights on other South African townships to challenge larger, established players.

Top ICT tenders: SA Connect to get provincial project teams

Broadband Infraco is advertising for project managers and co-ordinators to lead phase two of the rollout in eight provinces.

South Africa celebrates 30 years of ICT wins

SA’s ICT industry pats itself on the back for advancing communication services and economic growth over the last 30 years, but burning issues remain.