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

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. Listen on your favourite platform: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts 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 Follow The Boardroom Podcast: Website: [https://theboardroomtv.my.canva.site/...] LinkedIn: [  / theboardroomtvnetwork-55794828  ] Connect with Albert Oosthuysen: LinkedIn: [  / albert-oosthuysen-543a852a0  ] #AlbertOosthuysen #Net99 #FibreHoldco #DigitalDivide #FibreOptics #SouthAfricanBusiness #TechStartups #VentureCapital #Infrastructure #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #BusinessDayTV #TheBoardroomPodcast