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PORTFOLIO COMMITTTEE: Briefing by Broadband Infraco on Progress made on issues emanating from the Annual Report 2011/2012. Slide 1. R 1.8 Billion Shareholder Funds. R504.2 M. R89.9 M. R36.7 M. R317.2 M. R444.5 M. Operations. WACS connectivity. Enabling Government through SITA.

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  1. PORTFOLIO COMMITTTEE:Briefing by Broadband Infraco on Progress made on issues emanating from the Annual Report 2011/2012 Slide 1

  2. R 1.8 BillionShareholder Funds R504.2 M R89.9 M R36.7 M R317.2 M R444.5 M Operations WACS connectivity Enabling Government through SITA Integrating SADC Broadband expansion

  3. Expanding Access .

  4. Expanding Access .

  5. Update on Key Performance Indicators 2011/2012 KPI STATUS COMMENT All Executives positions filled Appointment of Key Personnel Completed . Development of Product Portfolio Carrier Ethernet Layer 2 developed Completed Debt Fund No debt funding sourced Work in Progress This forms part of 2013/2014 programme Business Operations Strategy Work in Progress Re-engineered and optimised Capital Project Management processes Project put into commercial use Continuous monitoring Project Time Variance Instituted Capital Projects governance structures Continuous monitoring

  6. Priorities • Funding is required to address the fundamental issues of the Broadband Infraco these include: • Expand the network to the broader market other than Neotel. • Enhance the integrity of the network. • Expand the network in rural area and other areas to address market inefficiencies. • MTEF application of R4.0b was made for increase access in all nine provinces over 5 years was made and for improving the integrity of the national backhaul. • Over R530m is expected from DST on project of national interest including SKA • A capital investment plan and funding plan have been developed • Critical to sustainability of the business • Network performance improvement • Increase capacity utilisation • Continuous engagement with customers: • Neotel MSA contract • Extension of Vodacom contract • MTC capacity expansion • MTN Trial • International Sales strategy developed • FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY • CUSTOMERS .

  7. Priorities • Expand footprint in district by connecting municipalities and extending to rural areas • Two Proof of Concepts (PoC) completed with MetroFibre Network and BXC for Carrier Ethernet services • WACS is connected to National Backhaul • Provision of International telecommunication services • Optimised Network Master Plan addressing the integrity of the Network • Connecting with other operators • Addressing Network vulnerabilities • Capacity upgrade • Capital Build programme over 10 years • Programme for compliance with SHEQ regulations in place • Technology evolution and technology life cycle on existing old network equipment • Yzerfontein primary route to the WACS has been completed • . • MARKET POSITION • CAPITAL EXPEDITURE .

  8. Priorities • Supplier Development and Localisation : based on CSDP guideline issued by Executive Authority • Suppliers are evaluated on the following: • BBBEE • Black People Living with Disabilities (BPLD) • Black Youth Owned (BYO) • Black Women Owned and Black Owned • Skills Development • Electricians • Engineers • Project Management • Local content • Items such as fibre and related accessories • Target 100% • This is a continuous process of ensuring adherence to policies, procedures and legislations. • Culture of compliance is being enhanced. • Where there are policy gaps, these are being addressed and new or revised policies are being developed. • SUPPLY CHAIN MAGEMENT • INTERNAL CONTROL ENVIRONMENT .

  9. Priorities • Performance management • As provider of capital, report on financial performance and overall sustainability of the company • Support on future plans and expansions • Regular sessions with both shareholders DPE and IDC at different levels. • Support from the Shareholder i.e. DPE on funding request and aligning the business to make government a key customer of Broadband Infraco • Licence condition and compliance thereof • Continuous engagement on regulatory framework • Spectrum and access potentials • Submitted inputs to the amendments to the ECA • Submitted status on the roll out for obligations • Continuous engagement with the Regulator • SHAREHOLDERS • REGULATORS .

  10. Improvements on the HR • STAFF TURNOVER RATE 2012 • HR POLICIES Other interventions • Fostering organisational culture change • Improve employee competencies • Improve overall organisation performance Change Management Programme • Senior management forum has been established for constructive and robust discussions with staff. • Significant improvement on staff morale and confidence Continuous Staff Engagement

  11. Security around PoP • Concerns • Wire Mesh is an old security technology and prone to cutting and break-ins. • Status • A programme is being developed to address security of the PoP’s.

  12. Connect. Growth, UNLOCKED

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