Internet Solutions, the pan-African communications service provider, today announced that through its parent company Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd, it has entered an agreement to acquire the business of MWEB Connect (Pty) Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant Competition authorities in South Africa and shareholders. If successful, the transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of next year.

“MWEB is one of South Africa’s largest consumer ISPs and this acquisition will immediately give Internet Solutions a presence in the large and rapidly growing consumer market,” said Internet Solutions Managing Director, Saki Missaikos.

“A truly digital world is dependent on quality connectivity. It is the building block upon which the promise of automated cars, ‘smart homes’, virtual offices, and Internet of Things will achieve mass adoption. We believe that broadband has the power to reshape the world in which we live and work. It offers faster and more dynamic ways of doing business, and is playing a critical role in improving the provision of services for consumers across many sectors such education, health, transport, and social services to name a few,” Missaikos said.

Derek Hershaw, CEO of MWEB said: “For nearly 20 years MWEB has been connecting people and, like Internet Solutions, technology is at the core of our business. MWEB and Internet Solutions have been laying the foundations for a connected world for many years and we have a common vision of providing seamless connectivity for the consumer at home, on the move, in the office, and in public spaces. We believe that the full potential of technological advancements will be realised by ensuring that everyone has access to quality, affordable, secure, and reliable connectivity.”