Unlocking SA's Digital Future: Fibre, Funding & The Fight for Connectivity | Albert Oosthuysen

Описание: In this powerful episode of The Boardroom Podcast, we dive deep into the engine room of South Africa’s digital revolution with Albert Oosthuysen.

Albert co-founded Net Nine Nine (Net99) with a mission to bring affordable, high-speed internet to townships and underserved areas—a move that just led to a major industry consolidation under Fibre Holdco, backed by Infinite Partners and the PIC. Now as CEO, his vision is bigger than ever.

We discuss:
✅ The Net99 Grind: Why they had to develop their own contractors and the real cost of laying fibre where others wouldn't.
✅ Government as Enabler (or Blockage): The essential role of policy and infrastructure support in national projects.
✅ Venture Capital in SA: Is there enough true risk capital for tech startups, or are we funding only sure bets?
✅ The Confidence Crisis: How corruption and instability are scaring away the very investment needed to grow our economy and fight unemployment.
✅ The Road Ahead: The tangible goals for Fibre Holdco and what true digital inclusion looks like.

This is more than a success story. It’s a candid, on-the-ground look at the intersection of entrepreneurship, infrastructure, and capital in modern South Africa.

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Chapters:
00:00 - The Vision for a Connected SA
04:15 - The Net99 Story: Building in the Townships
12:30 - Why You Had to Develop Your Own Contractors
18:45 - The Role of Government in Fibre Infrastructure
25:10 - The VC & Risk Capital Appetite in SA
32:40 - How Corruption & Low Confidence Scare Investment
40:00 - The Fibre Holdco Vision & Goals
47:50 - Final Thoughts & Lessons for Entrepreneurs

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