Extending South Africa's fibre-optic network

Vodacom pushes broadband access

With users switching increasingly to broadband access technologies, mobile operator Vodacom has been laying fibre-optic rings in South Africa's major centres, both to build its own transmission capacity and to offer "last-mile" fibre access to its corporate clients.

New Cape Town Airport terminal opens

Work on Cape Town International Airport's R1.6-billion, five-storey central terminal building has been completed, offering passengers consolidated security and check-in areas, improved baggage handling, an upgraded road network, and a wider choice of retailers and restaurants.

SA's airports gear up for 2010 influx

To make sure the country can handle the expected massive influx of visitors for the 2010 Fifa World Cup, South Africa's airports have been undergoing major upgrades, and with seven months to go until kick-off, the final touches are being applied.

Pretoria Airport ready for 2010

Wonderboom National Airport in Tshwane/Pretoria, recently updgraded to the tune of R440-million, is expected to be used extensively by fans and Fifa delegates travelling to and from the city during the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

More stories ...

Select from:

South Africa's transport network

Transport

South Africa has the transport infrastructure of a fully developed country.

South Africa's energy supply

Energy

A huge electricity infrastructure expansion programme is under way.

South Africa's telecommunications

Telecoms

The most developed telecommunications network on the continent.

Gautrain rapid rail link

South Africa's high speed train on track

Overland and underground construction on a multi-billion rand high-speed rail link between Johannesburg, Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport is well under way.

South Africa photo galleries

Gallery: South African infrastructure

Infrastructure

Take a quick photo tour of some of South Africa's world-class infrastructure.

Gallery: South African industry

Industry

The most advanced, broad-based industrial sector on the continent.