Digital Infrastructure & Spectrum
Release of high-demand spectrum for telecom operators; expansion of broadband access (urban and rural); regulatory clarity for digital infrastructure and platform investors.
High-demand spectrum auction successfully completed (2022)
5G coverage now reaches over 50% of the population
Rural broadband and fibre infrastructure expansion ongoing in multiple provinces
Proof Points
ICASA confirmed 45%+ 5G penetration as of mid-2024
South Africa now ranks among the top 3 African countries for mobile data affordability
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) exports rose 28% year-on-year in 2024
Major cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure) have launched hyperscale data centres in-country
Investor Impact
Rapid expansion of the digital economy — spanning fintech, AI, e-commerce, e-health, and edtech
Scalable infrastructure now in place to support platform-based business models and innovation
South Africa emerging as Africa’s preferred location for digital services, cloud operations, and global BPO
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