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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%... 


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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... 


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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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