The capacity and reach of the undersea cable infrastructure connecting South Africa to the world is growing at a rapid pace, with a surge in AI workloads expected to drive further investment in infrastructure.
The type of company investing in undersea capacity is changing, too, with so-called hyperscalers such as Google and Meta Platforms now coming to the fore and overtaking telecommunications operator consortiums in infrastructure investment, especially when it comes to the largest projects.
“That Meta and Google are the major drivers behind these new cables is a significant factor. This is a big shift that began a few years ago with digital platform companies beginning to eclipse…
Water Resources: The country has several major rivers, including the Orange River
and Limpopo River, which are essential for agriculture and water supply.

Sugar Hiccup
Aikona – not on your life [eye-koh-na] or [hi-koh-na] A Zulu term used to express shock or disbelief when talking to friends or family.Example: “Aikona, why did she do that?!” / “Haikona, when?! How?!”
Knight Light
Ja, Nee – Yes, NoOften used in succession, these two words are used to express agreement or confirmation with someone or something.Example: “Ja, Nee, I’m fine thanks.”