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AUDA-NEPAD, Meta and Deloitte launch AI for SMMEs in Africa platform ALKALI AI
21st February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), social media technology company Meta and professional services company Deloitte have launched ALKALI AI – an AI-driven support platform designed to... 


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Blue Label satisfied with Cell C progress as turnaround yields results
20th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Blue Label Telecoms joint CEO Brett Levy on Thursday said he was satisfied with the performance of Cell C during the six months to November 31, 2024, as the mobile operator’s extensive... 


Sentech advances mission-critical connectivity with 450 MHz spectrum exploration
20th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Sentech is taking significant steps in advancing government mission-critical infrastructure by exploring opportunities in the 450 MHz spectrum. This strategic initiative aligns with Sentech’s... 


SOLmate COO Jonathan Holden
Fintech SOLmate’s growth highlights demand for new payments technology
19th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Digital payment platform SOLmate has more than doubled its customer base and its eWallet transaction volumes have grown by up to 500% over the past year, which it says highlight how digital wallets... 


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National Consumer Tribunal fines Cell C R500k
18th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The National Consumer Tribunal has fined Cell C R500 000 for contravening sections of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The Tribunal’s judgment, issued on February 11, ruled that Cell C... 


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MTN partners with the Eastern Cape SAPS to combat network infrastructure crime
18th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

MTN has entered into a strategic partnership with the Eastern Cape Provincial Police Board and Eastern Cape Community Police Forum (CPF) to protect critical network infrastructure in the region.... 


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MTN achieves MyBroadband Insights best mobile network title for 2024
18th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN has maintained its title of South Africa’s best mobile network for 2024, with a Network Quality Score of 9.9. According to MyBroadband Insights’ 2024 Mobile Network... 


Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen
Steenhuisen urges unity in face of ‘new threat’ from US, while calling for changes to expropriation law and equity rules
11th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has called on the country to unite in the face of a “new threat” of possible US tariffs and even sanctions, following a rapid deterioration in relations... 


Telkom delivers strong third quarter
10th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed telecommunications group Telkom on Monday reported strong data revenue performance, double-digit earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) growth and a... 


Google Maps celebrates 20 years of mapping the world
7th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Internet services company Google celebrates 20 years of providing its Google Map digital map and exploration service, which has expanded since 2005 to include real-time traffic information, Street... 


MTN’s network investments enhance connectivity amid power challenges
5th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa’s extensive investment in its network resilience programme and the strategic deployment of power solutions have improved connectivity, particularly across... 


Vodacom Group posts stronger third quarter
3rd February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Vodacom on Monday reported a stronger third quarter, with Group CEO Shameel Joosub saying that the results support the confidence of an overall stronger second half... 


AWS Cisco Alliance manager Sam AbiDyer, Cisco South Africa leader Smangele Nkosi, Cisco Middle East and Africa Collaboration Solutions director Ahmad Zureiki and Cisco Africa MD Shane Heraty
Cisco makes Webex Calling, Webex Contact Centre available in South Africa
31st January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Networking and security company Cisco has announced that its Webex Calling and Webex Contact Centre cloud-based services have been made generally available in South Africa, and that it has launched... 


DFA invests R800m in network infrastructure upgrades
28th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Wholesale, open-access fibre-infrastructure provider Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) has invested over R800-million to upgrade and future-proof its national fibre network as demand for reliable, high-speed... 


Icasa approves Cell C licence transfer to Blue Label subsidiary
24th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has approved transfer of control of Cell C’s relevant telecommunications licences to Blue Label subsidiary The Prepaid Company. This... 


PMI, ITU sign collaboration agreement to advance project management excellence
21st January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Project Management Institute (PMI) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance project governance, implementation and the development of... 


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Nigeria's telecoms regulator agrees to tariff hike by operators
21st January 2025 By: Reuters

Nigeria's telecoms regulator will approve a 50% increase in current tariffs following a request from telecommunications operators, in line with rising costs in Africa's most populous nation, it... 


Vodacom Group, partners to upskill 1m young people in eight African countries
17th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Vodacom Group has partnered with technology providers AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft and other collaborating organisations to equip one-million young people across eight African countries with digital... 


South Africa can play a significant role in global technology, sustainability
16th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The 2025 World Economic Forum, set to be held in Davos from January 20 to 24, provides an unparalleled platform for South Africa to assert itself as a global leader in technology and... 


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Phila Dube appointed as Maziv group chief commercial officer
8th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Fibre infrastructure operators Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa parent company Maziv has appointed Phila Dube as group chief commercial officer, further strengthening the group’s leadership team.... 


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MTN Group announces leadership changes
18th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Telecommunications group MTN Group has announced leadership changes as part of its succession plans and advancing its Ambition 2025 strategy. Mitwa Ng’ambi, CEO of MTN Cameroon, will move to the... 


Futuregrowth invests R150m in Sourcefin
18th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Investment company Futuregrowth Asset Management has invested R150-million in small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) finance and specialist supply chain support financial technology... 


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Icasa gives Telkom permission to dispose of towers, masts business
17th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Industry regulator the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has approved mobile network operator Telkom's R6.75-billion disposal of its Swiftnet business, which houses its... 


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Nubank invests $150m in Tyme's Series D capital raise
17th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Digital financial services group Nubank has invested $150-million in Singapore-based financial services firm Tyme's oversubscribed $250-million Series D capital raise, with Catalyst subscribing for... 


Liquid Intelligent Technologies extends its Botswana fibre network
12th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pan-African technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies has completed its fibre network extension from Ramatlabama to Ramokgwebana. The enhanced independent network spans over 730 km, marking... 


MTN sponsors microgrid initiative delivering renewable energy, connectivity to Orange Farm
11th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa is sponsoring a microgrid initiative in Orange Farm to bring renewable energy, Internet connectivity and new economic opportunities to the area. MTN’s... 


Icasa gazettes new call termination rates glide path
11th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has published the amendments to the 2014 Call Termination Regulations, setting a new three-year glide path for termination rates in... 


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... 


Vodacom's head office
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... 


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