Articles about SA Connect

ICASA unveils roadmap for South Africa’s 6G future

The IMT Roadmap 2026 marks a step towards expanding broadband access and preparing SA for future mobile technologies.

Revenue slips at Broadband Infraco as SITA exit bites

The state-owned broadband infrastructure provider ended the 2025/26 financial year below its revenue target.

Sentech readies to implement SA’s satellite programme

The signal distributor achieves 89% of its predetermined objectives, while its Infosat subsidiary is now operational and will deploy the company’s satellite plan.

Budget 2026: SA Connect phase two ‘comes to an end’

SA Connect phase two will be completed in the 2025/26 financial year, with a focus on maintaining broadband connectivity in underserviced communities and government facilities.

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.