Sentech

Sentech

https://www.sentech.co.za
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sentech/

Sentech, a state-owned enterprise headquartered in South Africa, operates as a tier 2 media tech buyer. Founded in 1996, with approximately 500 employees, the company reported $90.0M in revenue as of 2025. It functions as a wholesale digital infrastructure and business-to-business (B2B) electronic communications network provider, specializing in connectivity and distribution services. The company provides Media Business Solutions, including FM and Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) radio transmission, Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) network management, and streaming platforms such as Freevision Play. Its Broadband and Satellite Business units deliver connectivity solutions, encompassing 5G, fibre (FTTB/FTTH), and Ka-band and Ku-band satellite internet. Additionally, Sentech's Managed Infrastructure unit utilizes its national network of tower facilities and data centres to host third-party services. The company maintains a BBBEE Level 1 status.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1996

Headcount

650

Headquarters

South Africa

Primary Segment

Connectivity and distribution services

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

The 5th Annual Future of Work Dialogue, sponsored by Sentech, concluded on October 6, 2026, with speakers identifying public digital infrastructure, entrepreneurship education, and funding as essential for Africa's growth. This follows an October 5, 2026, development where state signal distributor Sentech and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) presented competing proposals to Parliament for a deal to broadcast and stream Parliament TV, amidst reports that SABC owes Sentech R1.6 billion. Earlier, on September 29, 2026, Sentech announced its headline sponsorship and exhibitor participation for the 5th Annual Future of Work Dialogue, convened by the Institute for the Future of Work at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) from September 30 to October 1, 2026, to explore Africa's digital economy. Previously, on September 18, 2026, Sentech confirmed its plans to showcase digital infrastructure and connectivity capabilities at GovTech 2026, an event focused on digital sovereignty and inclusive access.

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Sentech offers 7 products in the connectivity and cloud, telecoms tech, media tech and media and telecoms services industries. Sentech's product portfolio comprises of enterprise connectivity services, connectivity and distribution services, telecoms network infrastructure, media and TV services and data centre infrastructure.

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Sentech's revenues were less than $100M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Sentech's revenue into 6 different product categories, the largest of which is terrestrial transmission services. For full access to Sentech's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Oct

6th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Access to technology and funding command the agenda at TUT’s 5th Annual Future of Work Dialogue

Public digital infrastructure, entrepreneurship education, and funding are key to unlocking Africa’s next growth story. This is what speakers and panellists at the 5th Annual Future of Work Dialogue put forward as the missing link in advancing the continent’s development agenda.

Tshwane University of Technology

Oct

5th

2026

04:00

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts, Financial Performance

SABC competing with supplier it owes R1.6 billion for important TV channel in South Africa

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and state signal distributor, Sentech, are competing against each other for a deal to broadcast and stream Parliament TV. The two state-owned entities presented their proposals for the new service in Parliament on 29 September 2026.

Sep

29th

2026

08:48

Events, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Sentech backs innovation and skills development as headline sponsor of Future of Work Dialogue 2026

Convened by the Institute for the Future of Work at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), the Dialogue brings together policymakers, industry leaders, academia and technology partners to explore how Africa can respond to the rapidly changing world of work and the opportunities presented by the digital economy.

Sep

28th

2026

08:32

Events, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

SENTECH BACKS INNOVATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AS HEADLINE SPONSOR OF FUTURE OF WORK DIALOGUE 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 28 September 2026 SENTECH BACKS INNOVATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AS HEADLINE SPONSOR OF FUTURE OF WORK DIALOGUE 2026 Johannesburg, South Africa – SENTECH, South Africa’s national digital infrastructure provider, will participate as Headline Sponsor and Exhibitor at the 5th Annual Future of Work Dialogue 2026, taking place on 30 September and 1 October 2026 at The Maslow Hotel, Time Square, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria.

Sentech South Africa

Sep

18th

2026

11:19

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Marketing and Promotional Activities

Sentech to showcase digital infrastructure and connectivity capabilities at GovTech 2026

Held under the theme “Building Towards Digital Sovereignty: South Africa as Architect of its Digital Destiny for Citizens,” GovTech 2026 brings together government, industry and technology stakeholders to engage on the infrastructure, innovation and partnerships required to advance digital transformation and inclusive access.

Sep

18th

2026

10:50

Three South African ICT Entities Secure Clean Audits – SMBtech

South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has confirmed that three of its entities achieved clean audit outcomes for the 2025/26 financial year, marking a step forward in the government’s push to strengthen governance across its ICT portfolio.

Sep

18th

2026

04:34

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

SENTECH to showcase digital infrastructure and connectivity capabilities at GovTech 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 18 September 2026 Sentech to showcase digital infrastructure and connectivity capabilities at GovTech 2026 Johannesburg (18 September 2026), Sentech will participate in GovTech 2026, taking place from 21–23 September at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), showcasing its digital infrastructure, connectivity, media and skills development capabilities at a platform focused on shaping South Africa’s digital future.

Sentech South Africa

Sep

11th

2026

09:26

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

Sentech delivers resilient FY2025/26 results, clean audit and reduced net loss

The state-owned digital infrastructure company recorded total revenue of R1.628bn, a 1.4% increase from FY2025, despite operating in a complex and rapidly evolving environment. The company achieved an EBITDA margin of 22% (EBITDA: R353m). A key highlight of the financial year was the substantial improvement in Sentech’s bottom line.

Sep

9th

2026

08:27

Financial Results, Funding Activities, B2B Tag, Funding, Financial Performance

Company that E-tv and SABC rely on makes R60 million loss

South Africa’s state-owned company that provides broadcasting signal distribution, Sentech, has reported a net loss after tax of R60 million. The company said it delivered resilient performance for the financial year ended 31 March, reducing its loss by 76% compared to the previous financial year.

Sep

9th

2026

07:52

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

SENTECH delivers resilient FY2025/26 performance with clean audit and significant reduction in net loss

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 09 September 2026 SENTECH delivers resilient FY2025/26 performance with clean audit and significant reduction in net loss Johannesburg, Sentech has delivered a resilient performance for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, achieving a clean audit and significantly reducing its net loss, while continuing to advance its strategic transformation agenda.

Sentech South Africa

Jul

31st

2026

10:44

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Sentech connects Southern Africa to Namibia's premier pageant weekend

Through Sentech's satellite broadcast network, viewers across the region will be able to watch the Miss Teen Namibia 2026 and Miss Namibia 2026 pageants live on NBC1, while audiences can also stream both events live on Freevision Play, Sentech's digital streaming platform.

Jul

30th

2026

10:38

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Partnerships

SENTECH Connects Southern Africa to Namibia’s Premier Pageant Weekend

Johannesburg, South Africa | 30 July 2026 – SENTECH is proud to partner with the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) to bring the excitement and elegance of Namibia’s most prestigious beauty pageants to audiences across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

Sentech South Africa

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