Notes to the condensed consolidated annual financial statements l Note 11

11 Inventories   2017
Rm
      2016
Rm
  
Inventories   1 384      971   
Gross inventories   1 522      1 062   
Write-down of inventories to net realisable value   (138)     (91)  

The increase was mainly attributable to the increase in installation, maintenance and network equipment. Refer to note 8 for inventory required for capital requirements.


Notes to the condensed consolidated annual financial statements l Note 11