Browsing: Dimension Data

DFA raises R1,2bn in new funding

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Open-access fibre telecommunications specialist Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) said on Tuesday that it has raised more than R1,2bn in new debt funding, seemingly putting to rest speculation that it is for sale

Governments under heavy cyber attack: report

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The government sector has joined the financial services industry as a major target of cyber attackers, according to new research released by Dimension Data. The research shows that the number of cyberattacks on governments

Here’s why IS wants to buy DFA

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Internet Solutions (IS) is, according to Bloomberg, in talks to buy Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) from Remgro, majority owner (51%) of DFA-parent Community Investment Ventures. The report last week suggested that the sellers want as much as

IS ‘in talks’ to buy Dark Fibre Africa

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Remgro is in talks to sell broadband provider Dark Fibre Africa to Internet Solutions (IS), according to three people familiar with the matter. Remgro, which owns 51,9% of the business, and investment partner

Internet Solutions to buy MWeb

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In an unexpected move, Dimension Data’s Internet Solutions is getting into the retail consumer Internet market. IS said on Friday that it is acquiring Internet service provider MWeb Connect for an undisclosed

The 81 CEOs who pledged support for Pravin

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In a dramatic move of support for Pravin Gordhan, 81 CEOs pledged support for the finance minister days before he presents his mini budget and a week before he appears in court on fraud charges. “We stand as one for the rule

Icasa on ‘dangerous’ terrain: Andile Ngcaba

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Communications regulator Icasa was wrong to push ahead with a planned spectrum auction in the absence of government policy on the issue and should withdraw an invitation to operators to apply for access until that policy