New 5G network launching in South Africa

• Comsol Networks is launching a new 5G network in South Africa.
• The company has raised debt from FirstRand’s Rand Merchant Bank unit and added Platform Investment Partners and Wimsey Capital as new equity shareholders.
• The rollout of the new 5G network is expected to be completed by the end of 2028, with plans to scale up coverage from 450 sites to national coverage.