Articles about fibre

YOA Cable invests R160m to expand Durban fibre plant

Yangtze Optics Africa Cable has announced the expansion of its 14 000 square metre fibre optics manufacturing plant at Dube TradePort.

Green light for Vumatel deal to acquire Herotel

The proposed transaction does not raise significant public interest concerns, says the Competition Commission.

Vuyani Jarana’s ISP Ilitha to connect low-income homes

The company aims to expand its high-speed fibre network to at least 500 000 households, impacting over two million South Africans.

Minister Tau challenges blocking of R14bn Vodacom-Maziv deal

Trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau appeals the prohibition of the merger of mobile operator Vodacom and fibre infrastructure firm Maziv.

Mobile, fibre propel Telkom’s revenue to R21.3bn

Telkom’s mobile subscribers are now at 22.8 million, and it saw a 19.6% upsurge in its mobile data subscriber base, to 14.6 million.

Fibertime, Nokia to offer uncapped internet for only R5 a day

Fibretime aims to reach 1.5 million homes in underserved areas within the next five years.

Cell C CEO attributes turnaround to new hires, steady team

Strategic appointments made by CEO Jorge Mendes played a crucial role in the short-term progress of Cell C’s turnaround strategy.

Blocking of Vodacom-Maziv deal major ‘setback’ for SA

Analysts are largely of the view the competition authorities erred in prohibiting the proposed R14 billion merger between Vodacom and Maziv.

Competition Tribunal prohibits Vodacom-Maziv R14bn merger deal

The watchdog issues an order barring the proposed transaction involving mobile operator Vodacom and fibre infrastructure company Maziv.

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.

MTN veteran joins Maziv as chief regulatory, compliance officer

Moses Mashisane moves to Maziv, after a career spanning over 20 years at MTN, where he most recently served as regulatory affairs GM.

Vox’s Hypa takes Frogfoot Rise fibre to Vrygrond, Philippi

The internet service provider aims to reach up to 80 000 households in these areas, where fibre has been deployed by Frogfoot.