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EAAIF invests $28m in Africell for digital infrastructure across four countries
31st October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Infrastructure projects blended finance firm the Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) has invested $28-million in the oversubscribed $300-million capital market maiden bond issue... 


Vodacom considers appealing Competition Tribunal verdict
29th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Vodacom is awaiting the Competition Tribunal’s detailed reasons for prohibiting its proposed transaction with Maziv before it takes action. The Competition Tribunal on... 


Vodacom Maziv merger prohibited by Competition Tribunal
29th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Competition Tribunal on Tuesday prohibited the proposed acquisition of the fibre assets of Community Investment Ventures Holdings (CIVH) by telecommunications group Vodacom. The Competition... 


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EOH proposes name change, says major legacy issues resolved
23rd October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Technology services provider EOH Holdings says it has delivered a "significantly improved" financial position for the financial year to July 31, as well as improved its capital structure, resolved... 


NRF CEO Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo
NRF and Telkom cooperate in launching new ICT development programme
23rd October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The National Research Foundation (NRF) and State-owned information and communications technology (ICT) group Telkom have announced the launch of their joint Future Technologies (FutureTech)... 


Huge Group appoints industry veteran Douglas Reed to drive growth and innovation
22nd October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Huge Group has appointed Douglas Reed to drive the company’s growth and innovation portfolio, and work closely with the investment companies in the group’s investment portfolio. Reed’s... 


Telkom invests in solar power solutions for a sustainable future
17th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Telkom has installed another 1 MWp of grid-tied PV technology at its Telkom Park head office in Centurion, bringing the total installed PV capacity to 4.2 MWp. This as... 


Rising 5G adoption driving rapid digital transformation across MEA
15th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Playing a critical role in future connectivity towards digital transformation, 5G adoption in Middle East and Africa (MEA) expected to reach one in four subscriptions by 2029. While 4G... 


MTN’s network quality maintains top spot
15th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN continues to maintain its top spot as South Africa’s best mobile network. According to MyBroadband Insights’ third-quarter 2024 Mobile Network Quality Report, Vodacom... 


Govt considers benefit of entities such as Starlink
14th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s government continues to consider the potential benefits of enhanced attraction of investment, job creation and competition that entities such as Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink can bring... 


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SANSA warns geomagnetic storm will impact Earth over the weekend
4th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A strong geomagnetic storm is expected over the weekend and could disrupt communications and navigation systems, as well as potentially cause the reappearance of the Southern Lights over South... 


RMB facilitates landmark fibre infrastructure acquisition
2nd October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Open-access fibre network operator Octotel’s acquisition by a consortium has closed under accelerated timelines, says RMB, which acted as the sole mandated lead arranger to fund the acquisition.... 


Telecoms regulatory veterans Moses Mashisane, Dr Aniel de Beer join Maziv
26th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Telecommunications veteran Moses Mashisane has joined Maziv as its chief regulatory and compliance officer, after a distinguished career spanning over 20 years at MTN where he most recently served... 


MTN, ZTE achieve Africa's first 5G ultra-range maritime coverage in South Africa
19th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

MTN South Africa and ZTE Corporation have collaborated to develop Africa's first 5G ultra-range maritime offshore coverage at Mossel Bay, in the Western Cape, South Africa. The deployment of... 


Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes
Cell C assures licence control transfer to TPC meets criteria, not anti-competitive
19th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Cell C on Thursday assured rivals that it will maintain its holding of its Individual Electronic Communications Network Service and Individual Electronic Communications Service licences, and that... 


ARC Investments increases INAV a share by 8.5% on new investments, fair value gains
16th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed investment holding company African Rainbow Capital (ARC) Investments increased its intrinsic net asset value (INAV) per share by 8.5% to R12.38 a share during its financial year to the... 


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Accenture, MTN conclude ORAN proof-of-concept
11th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Accenture and MTN have embarked on a proof-of-concept in to test the capabilities of open radio access network (ORAN) solution to improve customer experience and optimise costs. Two successful... 


Comms committee lauds ‘groundbreaking’ Seacom, ICT SMME chamber MoU
9th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has welcomed the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Seacom South Africa and the ICT SMME Chamber. Portfolio... 


South African clinic switched to satellite-based connectivity
6th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Three South African companies have partnered to provide low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite-based digital connectivity to a clinic at a mine in a remote rural area in Mpumalanga province. This was the... 


Digital transformation must not widen digital divide
4th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Experts have cautioned that as South Africa pursues digital transformation, it must ensure that it does not widen the already significant digital divide and digital inequality in the country. While... 


Telkom's logo on a building wall
Competition Tribunal gives green light for Telkom’s masts, towers business disposal
4th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Competition Tribunal has approved JSE-listed Telkom’s disposal of its masts and towers business housed in Swiftnet. This followed shareholder approval in May for the sale to a consortium... 


Sifiso Dabengwa
Business community mourns Dabengwa’s passing
3rd September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Condolences have streamed in for the late Sifiso Dabengwa, who previously served as a nonexecutive director for State-owned power utility Eskom and CEO of telecommunications company MTN. The... 


MTN sends condolences on passing of former CEO Sifiso Dabengwa
2nd September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

MTN Group on Monday sent condolences to the family of Sifiso Dabengwa, who has passed away. Dabengwa served as the group president and CEO from 2011 to 2015 and was a key figure in MTN’s 30-year... 


Blue Label earnings dip
29th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Blue Label Telecoms on Thursday posted a 5% decline in gross profit to R3.3-billion for the year ended May 31, 2024. However, its gross profit margin ticked up from 18.41% to 22.57%... 


MTN Group Fintech, Bayobab announce new appointments to their boards
28th August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

MTN Group has appointed four nonexecutive directors to the boards of its MTN Group Fintech and Bayobab businesses. Appointed to the board of MTN Group Fintech is Herman Bosman as independent... 


A balanced AI governance framework can develop as technology advances
23rd August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

While there remain unknown risks and benefits from the use of AI for economies and societies, there is a need to start regulating the use of AI and this will require a balanced approach that can... 


Telcos invest billions to protect networks from theft, power cuts and climate risks
Telcos invest billions to protect networks from theft, power cuts and climate risks
23rd August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s telecommunications groups have struggled to maintain seamless communications amid challenges such as loadshedding and power outages, as well as theft and vandalism. They have had to... 


South Africa's telco industry calls for tech firms to help fund infrastructure
22nd August 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's telecoms industry body is pushing for digital content and service providers to help pay for the roll out of network infrastructure because they generate a huge part of the internet... 


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US agency to join $225m investment in African fibre firm
21st August 2024 By: Bloomberg

A US development agency will be one of the main investors as African fibre company Liquid Telecommunication Holdings Ltd. seeks to raise $225 million in equity by the end of the year, according to... 


Blue Label to report double-digit rise in earnings
21st August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Blue Label expects a double-digit rise in earnings for the year ended May 31. In a trading statement issued to shareholders on Wednesday, the company says that its earnings per share... 


MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita.
MTN Group H1 earnings dip, but underlying operational performance remains strong
19th August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed MTN on Monday reported double-digit declines in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) and service revenue for the first half of 2024. However, the group... 


Necom's focus, Transnet's recovery and the future of Operation Vulindlela make headlines
Necom's focus, Transnet's recovery and the future of Operation Vulindlela make headlines
16th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses some of the key outcomes of the first meeting between Cabinet member and business leaders since the formation of the Government of National Unity.   


Huawei South Africa opens applications for the 2024 Women in Tech, Digital Skills Training Programme
16th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Huawei South Africa has launched the 2024 edition of Huawei’s Women in Tech, Digital Skills Training Programme, set to take place late in August. The annual event offers women free training in the... 


The above image depicts a forklift from Toyota Material Handling which is fitted with the Sens+ system
Proper logistics systems minimise risks
16th August 2024 By: Lynne Davies

There has been a boom in most sectors following the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, and according to materials handling equipment supplier Toyota Material Handling, this has resulted in a need to... 


South Africa’s newest virtual mobile network operator launched
13th August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new virtual mobile network operator (MVNO), C-Connect, has launched in South Africa, with ambitions of bringing more choice and competition to South Africa’s mobile subscribers. Leveraging... 


IHS Towers, MTN strengthen strategic partnership
13th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As MTN Group and IHS Towers renew and extend communications infrastructure deals in Nigeria, as well as renewing all contracts across IHS Towers-MTN markets, the parties are constructively working... 


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