Sentech

Sentech

https://www.sentech.co.za
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sentech/

Sentech, a state-owned enterprise headquartered in South Africa, operates as a tier 2 media tech buyer. Founded in 1996, with approximately 500 employees, the company reported $90.0M in revenue as of 2025. It functions as a wholesale digital infrastructure and business-to-business (B2B) electronic communications network provider, specializing in connectivity and distribution services. The company provides Media Business Solutions, including FM and Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) radio transmission, Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) network management, and streaming platforms such as Freevision Play. Its Broadband and Satellite Business units deliver connectivity solutions, encompassing 5G, fibre (FTTB/FTTH), and Ka-band and Ku-band satellite internet. Additionally, Sentech's Managed Infrastructure unit utilizes its national network of tower facilities and data centres to host third-party services. The company maintains a BBBEE Level 1 status.

Revenue

Founded

1996

Headcount

650

Headquarters

South Africa

Primary Segment

Connectivity and distribution services

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On July 7, 2026, Sentech reported exceeding most operational and financial targets during the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, achieving 89% of its predetermined objectives, though it did not meet its new revenue growth ambitions. The signal distributor is also preparing to implement South Africa’s satellite programme. This follows the National Treasury's allocation of R700 million to Sentech in the 2026 budget on June 19, 2026. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana acknowledged this allocation was made without a review of the entity’s business model, governance structure, or long-term financial sustainability. Previously, on May 26, 2026, Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026 served as a platform for government leaders, regulators, investors, and technology providers to discuss the future of Africa’s digital economy.

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Sentech offers 7 products in the connectivity and cloud, media and telecoms services, media tech and telecoms tech industries. Sentech's product portfolio comprises of telecoms network infrastructure, data centre infrastructure, connectivity infrastructure, media and TV services, connectivity and distribution services and enterprise connectivity services.

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Sentech's revenues were less than $100M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Sentech's revenue into 8 different product categories.

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Jul

7th

2026

05:53

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Operational Performance, Financial Performance

Sentech readies to implement SA’s satellite programme

Signal distributor Sentech exceeded most of its operational and financial targets during the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, achieving 89% of its predetermined objectives, although it continued to fall short of its new revenue growth ambitions.

Jun

21st

2026

01:00

Team Leader (Rigging): Infrastructure Services

Team Leader (Rigging): Infrastructure Services – 21 June Share this post on To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications Sentech LTD Durban Permanent Full Time Published: 1 week ago Non EE/AA Introduction The Rigging Team Leader is responsible for leading a regional rigging team, overseeing mast and tower rigging operations, and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant rigging activities.

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Jun

19th

2026

01:30

ESG, Funding Activities

R700-million bailout and no questions asked

South Africa’s National Treasury allocated R700 million to signal distributor Sentech in the 2026 budget without reviewing the entity’s business model, governance structure, or long-term financial sustainability. This was acknowledged by the finance minister Enoch Godongwana in a response to Parliamentary questions from BOSA’s Mmusi Maimane.

May

27th

2026

03:17

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Sentech confirms Mnisi as chief operating officer

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May

26th

2026

01:00

Capital Investment, Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Africa’s digital future took centre stage at Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026

Bringing together government leaders, regulators, investors, enterprise decision-makers, innovators, and technology providers from across the continent, the conference once again reinforced its position as Africa’s leading executive platform focused on shaping the future of the continent’s digital economy.

May

25th

2026

08:01

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Sentech appoints from within for new COO

Sentech has named Flenk Mnisi as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective 18 May. The state signal distributor says Mnisi was appointed acting COO prior to his official appointment and has held several key leadership positions across the organisation.

May

25th

2026

06:33

Management Changes, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Sentech appoints Flenk Mnisi as chief operating officer

Flenk Mnisi, newly appointed COO at Sentech Mnisi brings extensive experience and proven leadership to the role, having built a distinguished career within Sentech over nearly two decades. He was appointed acting COO prior to his official appointment, and has held several key leadership positions across the organisation.

May

22nd

2026

06:50

Management Changes, B2B Tag

SENTECH APPOINTS FLENK MNISI AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 22 May 2026 SENTECH APPOINTS FLENK MNISI AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Johannesburg, South Africa – Sentech SOC Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Flenk Mnisi as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 18 May 2026.

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May

19th

2026

02:00

New Offerings, Emerging Tech

South Africa Gets A New Free Streaming Service

[Image: Howler] South Africans looking to expand their viewing choices beyond the overhyped and underwhelming international offerings on Netflix now have a local option – without having to even pay a subscription fee. Afree TV, a free streaming platform dedicated entirely to African storytelling, officially launched at the end of April 2026, offering films, series, live television, and radio content.

May

18th

2026

06:56

New Offerings, Emerging Tech

AFree TV launches free streaming service in South Africa on Sentech's Freevision platform

AFree TV, a new free-to-view streaming platform dedicated to showcasing large-scale African content, has launched its services in South Africa, MyBroadband reported. Powered by Sentech's Freevision Play over-the-top (OTT) platform, the service provides viewers worldwide with access to diverse African programming. Sentech said Afree TV brings together African broadcasters and content owners to amplify material from the continent on a global stage. It is a free, ad-supported television (FAST) service.

May

16th

2026

04:29

New Offerings, Emerging Tech

South Africa gets a new free streaming service

South African residents have gained access to a new free-to-view streaming platform, Afree TV, dedicated to showcasing African content at scale. The platform is available to global audiences in addition to those in Africa. The platform is powered by Sentech’s Freevision Play over-the-top (OTT) platform.

May

15th

2026

07:49

Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

MDDA, GCIS and Sentech Partner to Drive Digital Transformation in Community Media

New agreement will help selected community radio stations access live streaming, websites, mobile apps and digital broadcasting tools By Quan Dambuza - Get business and opportunity updates on your phone Download the Pondoland Times app for business news, local market updates, opportunities, and useful stories from across the Eastern Cape.

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