Dark Fibre Africa, a privately owned South African telecommunications company founded in 2007, provides connectivity and distribution services. Employing approximately 610 people, the company's headquarters are located in South Africa. Its core business involves the construction and operation of dark fiber optic networks, offering infrastructure access to various clients including businesses, residences, and public institutions nationwide.

Revenue

Founded

2007

Headcount

603

Headquarters

South Africa

Primary Segment

Connectivity and distribution services

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) announced an investment exceeding ZAR 800 million to upgrade its national fibre network, addressing increased demand for high-speed internet. This followed a ZAR 400 million investment in August 2023 to enhance its underground distribution cabinet network. Further reports indicate DFA invested over R1.2 billion in its network over the past 18 months to expand its reach and improve network stability. These investments aim to strengthen DFA's position as a wholesale open-access connectivity provider in South Africa. The company's national network provides connectivity and backhaul services to mobile operators, data centres, internet service providers, and public sector institutions. Separately, Maziv, the entity housing CIVH's fibre assets including DFA, appointed Phila Dube as group chief commercial officer.

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