Telecommunications 4 articles

Telecommunications centres on the networks and operators that provide voice and data connectivity. The analysis follows mobile and fixed broadband, fibre, spectrum, towers, submarine cables, 5G, universal service and telecoms regulation. It differs from Cloud & Digital Infrastructure because the emphasis instead falls on focusing on communications networks and spectrum rather than computing, hosting and cloud platforms.

Development Finance

Vodacom pours ZAR 500 million into Western Cape network to boost digital access

October 9, 2026, 2:43 PM

Vodacom is putting more than ZAR 500 million into Western Cape network upgrades, pushing 5G expansion, stronger backup power, and cheaper digital access for communities that have been left out.

Business

Paratus Namibia brings Eutelsat OneWeb satellite internet to every region

October 9, 2026, 10:19 AM

Paratus Namibia has switched on Eutelsat's OneWeb low-Earth orbit satellite internet across the country, offering new data packages for homes and businesses.

Business

Ke Nako Capital takes major stake in Vox, Frogfoot, and Hypa in R14.4bn private equity deal

October 8, 2026, 7:49 AM

Ke Nako Capital has deepened its role in South Africa’s digital infrastructure, co-investing in Vox, Frogfoot, and Hypa in a R14.4 billion deal. The move shows how private equity in the country is growing up.

Infrastructure

Mobily unveils Red Sea subsea cable to boost Saudi Egypt digital link

October 6, 2026, 11:08 PM

Mobily plans a 140 Tbps Red Sea subsea cable between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Bluebird Fiber and MOSAIC-5G also announce major network upgrades and private 5G projects.