Dark Fibre Africa

Dark Fibre Africa

http://www.dfafrica.co.za
https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-f-a/

Dark Fibre Africa is a privately owned telecommunications infrastructure provider in South Africa. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in South Africa, the company specializes in the deployment and management of dark fiber optic networks. Dark Fibre Africa's main product is connectivity and distribution services, providing high-speed internet access to businesses, homes, and institutions across the country. With a team of over 610 employees, the company plays a crucial role in connecting South Africa's digital infrastructure.

Revenue

Founded

2007

Headcount

603

Headquarters

South Africa

Primary Segment

Connectivity and distribution services

Ownership

Privately Owned

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Nov

4th

2024

18:30

Regulatory and Legal, Divestiture

TIISETSO MOTSOENENG: The case for a nuanced regulatory approach to telecom deals

The Competition Tribunal’s decision (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/companies/telecoms-and-technology/2024-10-29-vodacom-and-maziv-weigh-options-after-merger-blocked/) last week to block a R13bn deal in the telecom industry is a painful reminder of the missed opportunities that arise from a rigid regulatory stance. The Tribunal scuppered the transaction under which Vodacom would have pumped in R9bn plus its won fibre-to-the-home assets worth R4bn into Maziv, a Remgro-controlled entity that owns Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa.

Oct

30th

2024

18:30

M&A Activities, Business Expansion

GUGU LOURIE: Blocking Vodacom-Maziv deal could widen digital exclusion

SA’s digital connectivity expansion plans have been dealt a blow by the Competition Tribunal’s move to block Vodacom’s proposed acquisition of a stake in Maziv, the parent company of Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa (DFA). The tribunal’s move to prohibit the proposed acquisition puts the brakes on anticipated industry consolidation, which many industry experts believe is vital for driving digital infrastructure development in underserved areas...

Oct

29th

2024

12:55

South Africa Competition Tribunal strikes down Vodacom fibre merger plans

Vodacom South Africa said it has been informed by the Competition Tribunal that it cannot move forward with its investment of up to ZAR 14 billion into Maziv, the recently formed fibre holding made up of Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa (DFA).

Oct

28th

2024

07:08

Capital Investment

Maziv plans multibillion-rand infrastructure investment

Since inception, Maziv has spent R30 billion on putting fibre in the ground in SA. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) Maziv, the parent company of Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) and Vumatel, has spent R30 billion on its fibre network infrastructure projects since inception, and plans to invest another R10 billion in the next phase of the business.

Oct

2nd

2024

02:05

Regulatory and Legal, Divestiture

Remgro defends Vodacom fibre pact after Competition Commission concerns

South Africa's Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) owner Remgro has dismissed arguments from the Competition Commission that Vodacom will get undue control over the companies if a deal that has been in the making since 2021 is approved, MyBroadband reported. In its closing arguments to the Competition Tribunal, the Commission said that Vodacom would gain substantial veto power over Maziv, the entity that would house the fibre assets of Vumatel, DFA and Vodacom.

Sep

26th

2024

06:27

Management Changes, Regulatory and Legal

MTN veteran joins Maziv as chief regulatory, compliance officer

Moses Mashisane, Maziv chief regulatory and compliance officer. Fibre infrastructure firm Maziv has appointed Moses Mashisane as its chief regulatory and compliance officer. Mashisane joins Maziv after a career spanning over 20 years at MTN, where he most recently served as general manager of regulatory affairs.

Sep

26th

2024

06:11

Management Changes

Maziv taps MTN, Telkom for new executives

Maziv, the parent company of Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa, has appointed two senior legal professionals from MTN South Africa and Telkom in senior regulatory roles. Moses Mashisane, former GM of regulatory affairs at MTN, joins Maziv as chief regulatory and compliance officer, while Aniel de Beer, a 20-year veteran of Telkom, takes on the role of managing executive of legal and regulatory.

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Aug

26th

2024

07:56

Business Expansion

Maziv intensifies focus as ‘fibre land grab’ decelerates

Maziv has since inception seen its fibre network pass over two million homes in SA. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) Maziv, the parent company of fibre infrastructure providers Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa (DFA), has set its sights on a share of the over 12 million unconnected or underserviced homes, as it intensifies its focus on the lower income homes in South Africa.

Jun

18th

2024

03:22

Vodacom South Africa defends fibre merger plan at Competition Tribunal

Vodacom South Africa says it has no plans to increase prices for fibre connections or to cut out other telecoms companies if it receives approval for its proposed deal with Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) and Vumatel to create the country's largest fibre network, reports Independent Online (IOL).

Jun

18th

2024

02:33

Vodacom denies it will manipulate market with fibre merger

Nicola Mawson Vodacom says it has no intention of raising prices for fibre connection or cutting out other telecoms companies should its proposed deal with Dark Fibre Africa and Vumatel, to create the country’s largest fibre network, be approved.

Jun

18th

2024

00:41

Vodacom denies it will manipulate market with fibre merger

Vodacom says it has no intention of raising prices for fibre connection or cutting out other telecoms companies should its proposed deal with Dark Fibre Africa and Vumatel, to create the country’s largest fibre network, be approved.

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Jun

12th

2024

18:30

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Traditionally, businesses have competed for share of wallet. The new attention economy requires that we shift our thinking to being top of mind and adding value to existing services to capture loyal customers. Owning a big share of customer experience will be the competitive advantage of the future.

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