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Starlink, Telcos, and Unicorn Factory's case for carrier neutrality in Africa's internet revolution
What's clear is that Africa's digital future requires infrastructure that serves an ecosystem rather than just specific players. The continent's connectivity challenges aren't solved by monopolistic carriers, nor by satellites alone—they require thoughtful integration of multiple technologies under competitive frameworks that prioritise access over control.
Protecting Africa's digital lifeline: the critical state of subsea cables
As 97% of global internet traffic relies on vulnerable subsea cables, experts warn of increasing risks to this critical infrastructure. SEACOM's CEO explains why protecting these underwater networks is crucial for Africa's digital future and global connectivity.
Blue Label Telecoms forecasts surge in interim earnings
Blue Label Telecoms said core headline earnings per share were expected to increase between 47. 07% and 47. 2% for the six months to November 30, 2023, from 3. 94 cents at the same time a year before.
MTN goes the extra mile to reduce the load-shedding burden in KZN
With a significant portion of our population living in rural areas, MTN is expanding its network to those communities.
MTN goes the extra mile to reduce the load-shedding burden in Gauteng
Keeping you connected is what MTN is all about.
Vodacom sheds 4% on JSE after it reports lower headline earnings
A stronger performance in South Africa and the newly acquired Egyptian operation failed to unshackle Vodacom from the impacts of regional volatility and higher costs of starting up in Ethiopia.
MTN Ghana reports strong third quarter service revenue growth
Scancom (MTN Ghana) delivered a 36% year-on-year increase in service revenue in the quarter to end September 30, driven mainly by growth in voice, data and Active Mobile Money (MoMo).
Vodacom is slapped with R1m fine for contravening Consumer Protection Act on fixed-term contracts
Consumers alleged that Vodacom denied them the right to cancel their fixed-term contracts by imposing a cancellation penalty of 75%. Moreover, Vodacom required payment of all outstanding fees and the cancellation penalty before contracts were terminated on request.
Coega Special Economic Zone - A story of good progress
Coega SEZ is a crucial driver of investment, economic development, job creation and overall economic growth.
August Legacy Auction: Telkom's high-profile property disposal
With a reputation for sealing lucrative transactions, In2assets Property Specialists will handle Telkom's high-profile property auction sale.
Icasa to probe impact of load shedding on communications industry
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa established a council committee to determine how load shedding affects electronic communications.
MTN promises to invest $1bn in Ghana for 5G technology
MTN Group has announced that it would invest about $1 billion (about R183. bn) in Ghana over five years in 5G technology.
HUAWEI Cloud PC client expands to global markets including South Africa
With the increasing reliance on technology, it has become imperative to keep our data secure and accessible.
Convo South Africa and MTN partner to bring phone call service to the hearing impaired
The pilot project will run for four months to test the feasibility and effectiveness of the service before releasing it to the general public.
MTN brings festive spirit of giving to KZN beach vendors, visitors and place of safety for women and children
“SA’s best network” dished out multiple “wins” during its most recent #WINdfall summer campaign at Durban’s North Beach.
MTN gives back to entrepreneurs
MTN embarked on a double win this week – uplifting street vendors in Midstad, Bloemfontein, as well as the children and staff of the local “Our Child and Youth Care Centre”.
MTN delivers where needs are greatest with win for SAVF Huis for the elderly
MTN’s WINdfall project is about making the last few weeks of 2022 a little lighter and brighter by helping where needs are greatest.
ZTE South Africa - Pioneering global success with local wisdom
ZTE South Africa’s operations are adding powerful impetus to its vision of driving the global digital economy in Africa.
Tech is not the only answer to connect the unconnected
OPINION: Community engagement across the board is critical if South Africa is to reap the digital rewards that will come with connectivity, writes Wesley Diphoko.
China joins rest of the world to promote development of digital economy
Innovation is an important force driving global development and a decisive factor in addressing the common challenges to humanity.
Tech gathering aims to connect Africa’s next billion
Connecting Africa's next billion is a topic currently being addressed on the sidelines of AfricaCom, currently underway in Cape Town.
Logitech and Microsoft work together to create inclusive meeting experiences
The reliability of Logitech solutions has helped many companies make progress in the world of digital and hybrid collaboration without disruptions.
MTN SA Foundation donates multimedia centre to rural Mpumalanga community
The 20-seater multimedia centre is equipped with desktops, free MTN wi-fi connectivity for 24 months, an interactive whiteboard, laser printer and other necessary hardware and software.
iKhokha brings back international innovation accolades
South African fintech, iKhokha, has been awarded top honours at Mastercard's EMEA EDGE Conference in Dubai.