MetroFiber completes acquisition of Link Africa's FTTH infrastructure
MetroFibre has acquired the fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network and infrastructure of Link Africa in Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal. The deal is effective from April 1, 2021 with a transitional period expected to be completed by the end of June 2021.
The deal will put MetroFibre among the top five fiber network operators in South Africa based on the number of homes passed, with its open-access network currently passing over 205,000 homes across South Africa.
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April 13, 2021
First close announced for Infra Impact Mid-Market Infrastructure Fund 1
Infra Impact Investment Managers Proprietary Limited (Infra Impact) has reached the first close target of ZAR 250 million (US$ 17.05 million) for its maiden institutional fund, the Infra Impact M...
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March 26, 2021
Preferred bidders selected for 2 GW power generation PPP project in South Africa
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in South Africa has selected the preferred bidder for energy infrastructure development under Risk Mitigation IPP Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP). RMI...
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March 18, 2021
IFC considers to invest US$25 million in Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering a potential equity investment of US$25 million in Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF). The main focus of the fund i...
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March 02, 2021
RFQ launched for De Aar Logistics Hub PPP project in South Africa
The Northern Cape Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison (NCDTSL) have launched a Request for Qualification (RFQ) to optimize the De Aar Logistics Hub in Northern Cape, South Afric...
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November 30, 2020
AIIMS invests in MetroFibre Network
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM has acquired a minority equity stake in MetroFibre Networx (Pty) Ltd, a South African open-access fibre network operator, through the newly incorporate...
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