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EAAIF, IFC and Proparco coanchor investors in oversubscribed $1.2bn IHS Holding bond
2nd December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company, the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), managed by Ninety One, acted as a coanchor investor, alongside IFC and Proparco, in... 


MTN extends Mupita’s contract
29th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

MTN Group on Friday said that group president and CEO Ralph Mupita’s employment agreement has been extended until August 31, 2030. The group reached an agreement with Mupita on the extension of his... 


MTN Group, ODC partner to advance true Open RAN across Africa
28th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s MTN Group and Northern Virginia-headquartered Open RAN Development Company (ODC) have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and test innovative Open RAN (ORAN) solutions... 


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Tau appeals block of $730m Vodacom deal
27th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau is appealing an order by the nation’s Competition Tribunal that blocked Vodacom Group’s R13.2-billion deal to buy a stake in... 


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Vodacom, Maziv to appeal the prohibition of their fibre deal
27th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mobile network operator Vodacom and connectivity and telecommunications infrastructure company Maziv have decided to lodge a notice of appeal with the Competition Appeal Court after the Competition... 


BankServ's PayShap Request service to launch on December 2
26th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Real-time payment request service PayShap Request, to be launched on December 2, will enable users to initiate payment requests instantly through their bank channels, thereby accelerating payment... 


MTN Group launches 5G technology in Benin, Congo-Brazzaville
26th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

MTN Group has launched commercial 5G networks in Benin and the Republic of Congo. Since its first commercial 5G launch in South Africa in 2020, the telecommunications group has its 5G offerings... 


South African companies increasingly aware of cybersecurity, mitigating against risks
21st November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Assurance, advisory and tax services company PwC’s 'Global Digital Trust Insights Survey 2025: South Africa' report shows that 66% of South African organisations prioritise mitigating cyber-risks,... 


Wits Research and Innovation deputy vice-chancellor Professor Lynn Morris
Wits MIND to collaborate with industry on fundamental AI research
21st November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) opened a new AI research hub called the Wits Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery (MIND) Institute on November 19. The institute will focus on... 


SANSA CEO Humbulani Mudau
Govt progresses consultation on National Communication Satellite Strategy
20th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The departments of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) and Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), together with their entities, signal distribution company Sentech and the South... 


Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi
Uncertainty emerges over looming deadline for analogue switch off
20th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

As the gazetted date of December 31 draws closer for the years-delayed switch-off of the analogue broadcasting signals, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) warns of the... 


Kaspersky founder and CEO Eugene Kaspersky and AFRIPOL acting executive director Jalel Chelba
Kaspersky, AFRIPOL sign partnership agreement to prevent and fight cybercrime
19th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky and African Union policing institution AFRIPOL have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at preventing and fighting cybercrime. Covering a period of five years, the... 


Telkom delivers double-digit half-year growth
18th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telkom South Africa on Monday reported an 18.3% increase in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) from continuing operations to R5.61-billion during the... 


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MTN exploring partnerships with satellite-internet providers
18th November 2024 By: Reuters

Africa's biggest mobile operator MTN is exploring partnerships with low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite providers to bring internet connection to rural and remote customers in particular, Group CEO... 


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MTN earns higher revenue from data, fintech growth in the third quarter
14th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mobile network operator MTN achieved a 12.9% increase in group revenue in constant currency terms, with data revenue having increased by 21.3% and financial technology (fintech) revenue by 28.9%... 


MTN South Africa CTO Rami Farah
MTN SA, Huawei complete first 5.5G mobile network trial in South Africa
14th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mobile network firm MTN South Africa and information technology multinational Hauwei have, in a strategic partnership, completed the first 5.5G network trial in South Africa at the MTN Head Office,... 


Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Western Cape government partner to drive digital transformation
13th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Liquid Intelligent Technologies and the Western Cape government have renewed their partnership to continue expanding the proliferation of connectivity in the province, which has, in turn, enabled... 


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Teraco to build 40 MW JB7 data centre at Isando Campus
13th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Data centre and information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure company Teraco has started building a new 40 MW hyperscale data centre at its Isando Campus in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. The... 


Teraco CEO Jan Hnizdo
Teraco starts building 120 MW solar power plant to wheel power to its data centres
12th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Information and communications technology infrastructure company Teraco has started construction of its 120 MW utility-scale solar PV power plant in the Free State, which is expected to come online... 


Vodacom not looking for other M&A deals after blocked Maziv merger
11th November 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's biggest telecoms operator Vodacom said on Monday it will not look into other M&A deals after its proposed merger with fibre group Maziv was blocked by regulators last month. The... 


H1 declines reported for Vodacom
11th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Vodacom Group on Monday posted a 2.7% decline in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R26.56-billion; however, on a normalised basis, Ebitda... 


Sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile industry GDP can grow to $170bn
8th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The GDP of sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile industry is projected to reach $170-billion by 2030 – if key connectivity barriers are addressed – with opportunities in AI, 5G and satellite connectivity set... 


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Vodacom, Circular Energy partner to reduce e-waste in South Africa
7th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications company Vodacom South Africa and not-for-profit producer responsibility (EPR) organisation Circular Energy have partnered to divert growing volumes of electronic waste (e-waste)... 


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Locally built EVs launch new mobile storefront for African telcos
4th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Stellenbosch-based electric vehicle (EV) company MellowVans has partnered with Itemate Solutions to launch a new mobile store solution for African telecommunications companies, developed... 


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Genuine competition regulation will be bedrock for more equitable South Africa – Mavuso
4th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa’s competition landscape is under intense scrutiny following the Competition Tribunal’s recent decision to block telecommunications firm Vodacom’s R14-billion acquisition of a... 


Paratus completes East-West Africa fibre route
4th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pan-African telecommunications company Paratus Group has completed its strategic East-West Africa fibre route, the first coast-to-coast terrestrial route using Paratus-built fibre infrastructure,... 


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Blocked Vodacom merger derails South African telcos M&A push, analysts say
4th November 2024 By: Reuters

The Competition Tribunal's decision to block a merger between Vodacom and a major fibre operator will likely derail a push by South African telecoms firms to use big M&A deals as a shortcut to... 


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dtic invites comments on draft regulations blocking unwanted direct marketing communication
1st November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) invites comments on the draft amended Regulations 4 of the Consumer Protection Act, which provides mechanisms to block unwanted direct... 


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... 


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