Minister Malatsi reiterates connectivity as crucial for economic growth [SOUND]

# Communications and Digital Technologies minister Solly Malatsi says investment in the communication sector’s infrastructure is key to economic growth. Speaking at the 2025 Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium in Cape Town, Malatsi reiterated plans to expand broadband infrastructure to rural areas. He confirmed that the rollout of fourth- and fifth-generation wireless will expand connectivity while moderately phasing out second- and third-generation: