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Net99’s R1.9bn Push to Transform Township Connectivity

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Digital access is reshaping township economies — and Net99 is stepping up with a landmark R1.9 billion funding package to accelerate fibre rollout across underserved communities. CEO Albert Oosthuysen joins us in studio to unpack what this investment means for households, entrepreneurs, and South Africa’s digital future. From affordability to job creation to township infrastructure challenges, this is a powerful conversation about inclusion, opportunity and the next chapter of the digital economy.
27 May English South Africa Business

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