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About GIZO

Democratising fibre connectivity across South Africa

GIZO Technologies is a South Africa-based ICT company committed to democratising fibre connectivity and strengthening Africa's digital security infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain open-access fibre networks — delivering high-speed connectivity to businesses, residential estates, townships, rural communities and government institutions.Sakhela ikusasa — We build for the future.

Our Vision

To be the digital infrastructure partner of choice across Southern Africa.

Our Mission

To continually deploy and maintain world-class fibre optic networks that are reliable, affordable, and accessible to every community in South Africa, for an inclusive digital economy.

What We Do

Three pillars of our mission

01

Fibre Backbone Solutions

Marketing and selling BBI's national long-distance fibre-optic network spanning 15,000 km, connecting all major cities and towns across South Africa's nine provinces. Deployed along Eskom power line corridors and Transnet rail servitudes for superior resilience.

02

FTTX — Last Mile

Licensed fibre network operator delivering affordable last-mile connectivity to ISPs, public institutions, businesses and homes. Using innovative technology to serve areas currently underserved, deepening fibre inclusion across all 9 provinces.

03

Data & Cybersecurity

Developing and deploying top-notch cybersecurity infrastructure for sensitive large businesses, public corporations and government agencies. Data sovereignty solutions for businesses and governments across Africa.

Our Values

What drives us

🔓

Open Access

We separate infrastructure from service, allowing consumers to switch ISPs seamlessly without digging up roads or changing hardware.

🌍

Digital Inclusion

Active in all 9 provinces, focusing on townships and rural connectivity — covering communities typically ignored by traditional operators.

💡

Future-Proof

Infrastructure built to handle 10Gbps and beyond, accommodating 4K streaming, VR, IoT and AI applications for decades to come.

🛡

Resilient Network

Our backbone runs along Eskom power line corridors and Transnet rail servitudes — not exposed to road-based threats like cable theft or civil disturbances.

15,000
Km backbone
9
Provinces covered
3
Key pillars
24/7
Technical support
Our Journey

From startup to 50,000 homes

2018

GIZO founded in Johannesburg with a vision for last-mile connectivity

2019

First 500 homes connected in Sandton and Randburg

2020

Backbone network expansion — JHB to Pretoria, direct peering at NAPAfrica

2021

10,000 subscribers milestone. Launched business division

2022

Cape Town PoP live. Dark fibre offering launched for operators

2023

Tier III data centre opened in Midrand. SOC goes 24/7

2024

Durban and KZN rollout. 30,000 subscribers

2025

Wi-Fi 7 mesh launch. Local LLM hosting service introduced

2026

50,000+ subscribers. 2,500km fibre across 12 cities

Leadership

The team behind GIZO

CEO
Chief Executive Officer
Strategy & Vision
CTO
Chief Technology Officer
Network & Engineering
CFO
Chief Financial Officer
Finance & Operations
COO
Chief Operating Officer
Service Delivery
Partners & Affiliations

Trusted by industry leaders

BBI
NAPAfrica
ISPA
Eskom
Transnet
SITA
USASA
SA Connect