| Date | Title | Description |
| 24.06.2025 | War of words erupts over home affairs database fee hike | Tyme Group CEO Coenraad Jonker
Pressure is mounting on the minister of home affairs over a decision to impose huge increases in the fees for companies wanting to run checks against a national database for client verification.
The move, whic... |
| 12.06.2025 | MVNO boom is reshaping South Africa’s mobile market | South Africa’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) boom is having a positive impact on the health of the mobile telecommunications market by increasing competition and giving consumers wider choice.
This is the view of Johan Nel, senior ... |
| 11.06.2025 | South Africa’s latest MVNO is aimed at students | Private higher education group Stadio has launched an MVNO aimed to cutting connectivity costs for its students and staff.
Dubbed Stadio Connect, the new MVNO – or mobile virtual network operator – will be exclusively available to full-time... |
| 07.06.2025 | The Digital Divide: South Africa's Telecom Landscape and the Starlink Dilemma | In the vast expanse of South Africa's telecommunications landscape, a storm brews. The winds of change are blowing, fueled by the introduction of new policies and the looming presence of satellite internet giants like Starlink. As the count... |
| 06.06.2025 | Mr Price Cellular gaining ground in competitive telecoms market | Mr Price Cellular, the mobile virtual network operator launched by the Durban-based retail group, said it is gaining market share from rivals.
The JSE-listed retailer’s annual results, published on Friday, cited GfK research that found it h... |
| 05.06.2025 | Telecoms operators back BEE reforms – but warn against favouritism | Nomvuyiso Batyi
Telecommunications industry lobby group the Association for Comms & Technology (ACT) has said it supports efforts by communications minister Solly Malatsi to introduce equity equivalence investment programmes (EEIPs) in ... |
| 02.06.2025 | Router on a scooter: MTN’s new delivery game | MTN South Africa CEO Charles Molapisi
MTN South Africa plans to begin delivering 5G fixed-wireless Sim cards to its customers using grocery-style delivery bikes.
Dubbed Shesha@5G, the pilot phase of the project will initially serve “selecte... |
| 28.05.2025 | The reason MTN is selling R99 4G smartphones | MTN South Africa recently announced that it would roll out 4G smartphones costing R99 to 1.2 million of its prepaid subscribers in an effort to migrate away from older 2G and 3G technologies. Details about the roll-out have now emerged for ... |
| 20.05.2025 | South Africa's Mobile Landscape: A Tug of War for Spectrum and MVNO Dominance | In the vast expanse of South Africa's telecommunications sector, two key players are vying for supremacy: Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and the race for spectrum. Each has its own set of challenges and opportunities, painting a c... |
| 20.05.2025 | Cell C and PIC: Navigating Change in South Africa's Corporate Landscape | In the fast-paced world of telecommunications and investment, two South African giants are making headlines. Cell C, a mobile operator, is doubling down on its leadership in the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) space. Meanwhile, the P... |
| 15.05.2025 | Spar Mobile: A New Player in South Africa's MVNO Arena | Spar Mobile has entered the South African telecommunications landscape, shaking things up with its new mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) service. This move marks a significant step for the Spar Group, a well-known retailer, as it ventu... |
| 15.05.2025 | The Hidden Costs of Farewells: Understanding Funeral Expenses in America | Planning a funeral is like navigating a labyrinth. Emotions run high, and decisions weigh heavy. In the U.S., the average funeral can cost between $7,000 and $12,000. This figure can soar even higher depending on choices made. Understanding... |
| 14.05.2025 | Cell C CEO vows to defend MVNO leadership | Cell C CEO Jorges Mendes
Supporting MVNOs like Capitec Connect is critical to Cell C’s successful turnaround, the mobile operator’s CEO, Jorge Mendes, has said.
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday during a company update media briefing, Mend... |
| 14.05.2025 | Spar Mobile is South Africa’s latest MVNO | Retailer Spar Group has launched an MVNO offering that includes 5G data services and will piggyback off MTN’s network infrastructure, according to a statement.
Customers can purchase Spar Mobile Sim cards at any Spar, Tops, Spar Express or ... |
| 13.05.2025 | Meet the CIO | Schalk Visser on Cell C’s big tech pivot | Schalk Visser has worked in telecommunications for more than 20 years, first at Telkom, then at Vodacom and now at Cell C, where he has served as chief information and technology officer since 2020.
Visser, an engineer, joined Cell C 13 yea... |
| 07.05.2025 | Cybersecurity and Connectivity: South Africa's Digital Landscape in 2025 | In the digital age, connectivity is as vital as the air we breathe. South Africa stands at a crossroads, grappling with cyber threats while striving to bridge the digital divide. Recent events highlight the challenges and opportunities in t... |
| 06.05.2025 | SAA cyberattack knocks out website, internal systems | Image: Alan Wilson
South African Airways on Tuesday said its systems have recovered following a “significant cyber incident” that began on 3 May and disrupted access to the airline’s website, mobile app and “several internal systems”.
“SAA ... |
| 05.05.2025 | MTN to sell 4G smartphones for as little as R99 | MTN South Africa CEO Charles Molapisi
MTN South Africa plans to offer 4G smartphones that cost “from R99” to 1.2 million of its prepaid customers as part of work to shift the country from older 2G and 3G technologies.
The initiative will be... |
| 15.04.2025 | MTN and Meta: A New Era for WhatsApp Calls | In the world of telecommunications, partnerships can be the lifeblood of innovation. MTN Group and Meta Platforms have joined forces to enhance the quality of voice and video calls on WhatsApp. This collaboration is a beacon of hope for use... |
| 14.04.2025 | MTN, Meta partner to improve WhatsApp call quality | MTN Group has partnered with social media giant Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, for an initiative aimed at improving the quality of voice and video calls on apps like WhatsApp.
According to a statement, the tw... |
| 11.04.2025 | Capitec Connect announces aggressive price cuts | Capitec Connect head Dalene Steyn
Capitec Bank’s mobile brand, Capitec Connect, has slashed the price of data bundles across the board.
According to a statement on Friday, the price cuts were influenced by a poll Capitec conducted among its... |
| 01.04.2025 | South Africa shoots for space | Government has developed a national satellite strategy that will be presented to cabinet ministers soon. One of the recommendations is that government should acquire and fully own its own geostationary satellite.
The department of communica... |
| 31.03.2025 | Bridging the Digital Divide: MTN's Satellite Leap in South Africa | In a world where connectivity is the lifeblood of progress, MTN South Africa has taken a bold step forward. The telecommunications giant, in partnership with Lynk Global, has successfully tested the first satellite direct-to-mobile voice ca... |
| 31.03.2025 | GigZone: MTN launches uncapped wireless internet for R5/day | MTN South Africa is muscling its way into the low-cost uncapped internet market with a R5/day product that directly competes with similar offerings by fibre-based internet providers such as Riot Network, Wire Wire Networks, Fibertime and Vu... |
| 27.03.2025 | MTN claims first satellite direct-to-mobile call in South Africa | MTN South Africa CEO Charles Molapisi
MTN South Africa and Lynk Global, a satellite company, have said they have completed the first successful test of a satellite direct-to-mobile voice call in the country.
Since the initial use case for d... |
| 26.03.2025 | FNB replaces MTN as main Springboks sponsor | First National Bank has been named as the principal sponsorship partner of the Springboks, replacing MTN South Africa, which had been the main sponsor for the past eight years.
FNB, which has been involved as a sponsor of South African rugb... |
| 25.03.2025 | Telkom's MVNO Platform: A New Player in South Africa's Telecom Arena | Telkom has stepped into the bustling world of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) with a bold new platform. This move aims to tap into a lucrative market projected to be worth R83 billion. The landscape is changing, and Telkom is posit... |
| 25.03.2025 | MTN ends its sponsorship of the Springboks | MTN South Africa has ended its long-running sponsorship of South Africa’s national rugby team.
The telecommunications operator, which is owned by JSE-listed MTN Group, said on Tuesday that the sponsorship agreement was ending after eight ye... |
| 25.03.2025 | Telkom MVNO platform unveiled, targeting R83-billion market opportunity | Telkom’s Lunga Siyo
Telkom has officially launched its platform to support the mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), joining an increasingly crowded market segment that was originally pioneered in South Africa by Cell C.
The MVNO platfo... |
| 13.03.2025 | Operators applaud tax cut for budget smartphones | ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi
South Africa’s major telecommunications operators have lauded finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s announcement that luxury duties on basic smartphones will be scrapped.
The decision, which was championed by communica... |
| 06.03.2025 | The Fall of StarSat: A Cautionary Tale in South Africa's Broadcasting Landscape | The broadcasting landscape in South Africa has witnessed a seismic shift with the demise of StarSat. Once a promising contender in the pay-TV arena, StarSat has been pushed off the stage, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and u... |
| 06.03.2025 | The Spectrum Tug-of-War: Cell C's Retreat and Vodacom's Setback | In the fast-paced world of telecommunications, spectrum is the lifeblood. It’s the invisible thread that connects millions, enabling calls, texts, and data. Recently, two major players in South Africa's mobile landscape, Cell C and Vodacom,... |
| 06.03.2025 | The Shifting Landscape of South Africa's Telecommunications: A Tale of Spectrum and Satellites | In the ever-evolving world of telecommunications, South Africa finds itself at a crossroads. Two recent developments highlight the tumultuous nature of this industry: Cell C's surrender of spectrum licenses and the liquidation of StarSat. T... |
| 06.03.2025 | It’s getting easier to launch an MVNO in South Africa | Huge NXTGN MD Jason Harmsen
The mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market is South Africa is getting crowded, yet a new player in the space believes that by making it easier for businesses to launch them, there’s still room for signific... |
| 04.03.2025 | Cell C surrenders spectrum licences to Icasa | Mobile operator Cell C has handed big chunks of its licensed radio frequency spectrum back to communications regulator Icasa.
The spectrum in question includes frequencies ranging all the way from 7GHz to the so-called E-band spectrum betwe... |
| 04.03.2025 | Setback for Vodacom in spectrum battle with rivals | Vodacom South Africa has been dealt a blow in its spectrum pooling court battle against a litany of respondents, including its rivals MTN and Cell C, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, and communications regulator Icasa.
The high court in Pre... |
| 27.02.2025 | MTN Group anticipates sharp decline in earnings due to forex losses from Nigeria | MTN Group has alerted its shareholders that it is anticipating a significant decline in its earnings per share (EPS) for the full year ended 31 December 2024 primarily due to forex losses recorded from Nigeria.
The Group disclosed this in a... |
| 18.02.2025 | Strengthening the Digital Shield: A Call for Stricter SIM Card Regulations in South Africa | In the digital age, our mobile phones are more than just communication tools; they are lifelines. Yet, lurking behind the convenience of connectivity is a dark underbelly of crime. In South Africa, the use of unregistered SIM cards has beco... |
| 18.02.2025 | MTN to work with police to fight E Cape base station crime | MTN South Africa CEO Charles Molapisi
MTN South Africa has unveiled a partnership with police in the Eastern Cape to crack down on infrastructure crime affecting its communication high sites.
The agreement, with the Eastern Cape Provincial ... |
| 12.02.2025 | DA calls for tougher Rica rules in crime fight | Democratic Alliance MP and the party’s deputy spokeswoman on correctional services, Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcaba, has called for Sim card registration rules to be tightened to clamp down on serious crime, including kidnapping and extortion.
Speaki... |
| 24.01.2025 | Navigating the Digital Divide: South Sudan's Social Media Shutdown and Uganda's Device Accessibility Initiative | In the heart of Africa, two nations are grappling with the digital landscape. South Sudan and Uganda are on divergent paths, each responding to the challenges of technology and communication in their own way. One nation is shutting down soc... |
| 22.01.2025 | Uganda: South Sudan Orders Social Media Shut Down for Three Months | In a Wednesday, January 22 directive, the South Sudan National Communication Authority (NCA) cited concerns over violent social media content related to events across its northern bordering state of The Sudan.
South Sudan has directed inter... |
| 08.01.2025 | Maziv hires top executive from rival Openserve | Maziv, the company that owns Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa, has hired Phila Dube, the outgoing chief commercial officer at Openserve, into a similar role.
Dube’s appointment as Maziv chief commercial officer comes after a 26-year career at ... |
| 18.12.2024 | Big management changes at MTN Group | Wanda Matandela has been appointed as CEO of MTN Cameroon
MTN Group has announced several management changes, including the departure of Frédéric Schepens, CEO of its infrastructure business Bayobab.
Schepens leaves the telecommunications g... |
| 10.12.2024 | Reserve Bank to open national payments system to fintechs | The Reserve Bank has been working to add non-banks as players in South Africa’s national clearing and settlements system as part a plan to drive financial inclusion to the unbanked and underbanked.
Allowing non-banks into the clearance and ... |
| 04.12.2024 | Datafree and MTN: Two Titans Tackling Connectivity and Sustainability | In the fast-paced world of telecommunications, innovation is the lifeblood that keeps companies relevant. Two recent developments in South Africa highlight this truth: Datafree Technologies’ ambitious plans for growth and MTN’s eco-friendly... |
| 03.12.2024 | MTN launches biodegradable Sim cards | Image is for illustration purposes only
MTN South Africa has launched biodegradable Sim cards in an effort to tackle plastic waste pollution, with an estimated 180 million of these cards bought by consumers across the industry each year.
Ma... |
| 26.11.2024 | MTN launches its own 5G smartphone to fuel adoption | In an effort to drive adoption of 5G and get consumers off legacy 2G and 3G devices, MTN South Africa is launching an own-branded 5G smartphone.
The MTN Icon 5G will retail for R2 500 and provides midrange performance to consumers: componen... |
| 26.11.2024 | South Africa's MTN launches affordable 5G smartphone | JOHANNESBURG : MTN South Africa on Tuesday launched MTN Icon 5G, a 5G-enabled smartphone it plans to sell for 2,499 rand ($138) as part of its commitment to make mobile internet more accessible and switch customers from older 2G and 3G tech... |
| 19.11.2024 | OTP scam syndicate busted by MTN, police | MTN South Africa has helped police bust a criminal syndicate alleged to be involved in one-time Pin scams.
The mobile operator said on Tuesday that the bust, which happened at the weekend, was made in collaboration with the crime intelligen... |
| 18.11.2024 | The fight for South Africa’s prepaid market | MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has said competition for subscribers is hotting up in South Africa’s prepaid mobile market, with consumers increasingly making use of multiple Sims.
Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, Mupita said South Africa... |
| 14.11.2024 | MTN Group reports 18.5% slump in service revenue | MTN Group on Thursday reported an 18.5% fall in service revenue in the third quarter ended 30 September 2024, hit by the devaluation of the Nigerian naira and operational challenges in Sudan.
MTN, with 288 million subscribers in 17 markets ... |
| 12.11.2024 | MTN makes SuperFlex deals permanent and adds eSim support | MTN South Africa has made its SuperFlex plans, which provide unlimited local phone calls along with an allocation of data, a permanent offering.
SuperFlex, which was launched in 2023, was previously offered on a promotional basis.
The Sim-o... |
| 04.11.2024 | South Africa's Struggle with 2G: A Legacy Network Dilemma | In the digital age, South Africa finds itself shackled to the past. The country is still importing 2G phones, a relic of a bygone era. This is not just a nuisance; it’s a barrier to progress. The chief technology officer of Cell C, Schalk V... |
| 04.11.2024 | The Tug of War in South Africa's Telecoms: Fair Share vs. Free Market | The South African telecommunications landscape is in the midst of a heated debate. At the center of this storm is the concept of "Fair Share." This idea suggests that over-the-top (OTT) service providers, like Netflix and Facebook... |
| 04.11.2024 | The Tug of War in South Africa's Telecom Landscape: Fair Share and Legacy Devices | In the heart of South Africa's telecommunications sector, a storm brews. The debate over the "Fair Share" principle rages on, with industry leaders divided. Meanwhile, the legacy of 2G devices clings stubbornly to the market, hamp... |
| 30.10.2024 | South Africa's Telecom Turmoil: A Missed Opportunity for Connectivity | South Africa's telecommunications landscape is a battlefield. The recent decision by the Competition Tribunal to block Vodacom's acquisition of a stake in Maziv has sent shockwaves through the industry. This deal was more than just a merger... |
| 30.10.2024 | Why is South Africa still importing 2G phones? | Cell C chief technology officer Schalk Visser
Cell C chief technology officer Schalk Visser has said the continued importation of legacy 2G devices to be sold into the local market is a hindrance in the way of shutting down legacy networks ... |
| 30.10.2024 | Cell C CEO opposes regulated ‘Fair Share’ in South African telecoms | Cell C CEO Jorges Mendes
Jorge Mendes says operators should come to commercial agreements instead of regulation mandating Fair Share.
Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes has weighed in on the “Fair Share” debate raging in South Africa, saying network o... |
| 29.10.2024 | Competition Tribunal blocks Vodacom-Maziv deal | The Competition Tribunal has thrown South Africa’s telecommunications industry into turmoil after it said on Tuesday that it was blocking Vodacom’s acquisition of a co-controlling stake in Vumatel parent Maziv.
The deal had been widely expe... |
| 02.10.2024 | Navigating the Telecom Regulatory Landscape: A Tug of War Between Compliance and Competition | In the ever-evolving world of telecommunications, regulatory frameworks shape the landscape. Recently, two significant developments have emerged in South Africa's telecom sector, highlighting the delicate balance between compliance and comp... |
| 01.10.2024 | The Tug of War in South Africa's Mobile Landscape: RCS and Capitec's Rise | In the vibrant world of South Africa's mobile communications, two stories are unfolding. One is a battle for messaging supremacy, while the other is a tale of rapid growth in the banking sector. Both narratives reveal the shifting dynamics ... |
| 01.10.2024 | Icasa data expiry plan is regulatory overreach, MTN says | MTN has argued that competitive market forces are already doing what Icasa aims to achieve through regulation.
MTN South Africa has argued that proposed amendments by communications regulator Icasa to the end user regulations that would eit... |
| 27.09.2024 | iPhone users will have to wait for RCS support in South Africa | Some of South Africa’s mobile operators are putting in the legwork required to provide Rich Communication Services (RCS) support for iPhones running iOS 18, but none yet supports the protocol.
RCS, a protocol and standard developed and main... |
| 26.09.2024 | Maziv taps MTN, Telkom for new executives | Maziv, the parent company of Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa, has appointed two senior regulatory professionals from MTN South Africa and Telkom in senior regulatory roles.
Moses Mashisane, former GM of regulatory affairs at MTN, joins Maziv ... |
| 23.09.2024 | Blue Label is not ‘stripping’ Cell C’s assets, Icasa hears | Confusion over the difference between ownership and control has muddied the waters at Icasa public hearings into the transaction.
Cell C said its application to communications regulator Icasa for the transfer of control its network and spec... |
| 20.09.2024 | Vodacom signs its first MVNO customer | Vodacom South Africa has built an enablement platform for mobile virtual network operators, signed up its first MVNO client and declared the platform “open for business”.
The client, Mr Price Mobile, is the first MVNO to be supported on Vod... |
| 17.09.2024 | Cell C's Fight for Survival: Navigating a Competitive Landscape | Cell C, once a promising contender in South Africa's telecommunications arena, finds itself grappling with fierce competition and market dynamics that threaten its very existence. The company's CEO, Jorge Mendes, has laid bare the challenge... |
| 17.09.2024 | The Telecommunications Tug-of-War: Growth and Misleading Claims in South Africa's Market | In the bustling world of telecommunications, two stories emerge from South Africa. One tells of growth and innovation, while the other warns of misleading promises. Together, they paint a vivid picture of a market in flux.
Rain, a wireless ... |
| 16.09.2024 | Cell C was ‘handicapped from the start’: Jorge Mendes | Cell C CEO Jorges Mendes
Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes has said the mobile operator was “handicapped from the start” by the actions of rivals MTN and Vodacom, which both jacked up call termination rates prior to their new rival’s entry into the m... |
| 16.09.2024 | Why MVNOs are key to Cell C’s turnaround plan | Cell C Jorges Mendes unveiling the company’s new brand identity at a recent event in Johannesburg
Cell C was South Africa’s first mobile operator to host a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) on its infrastructure. Today they have become... |
| 12.09.2024 | When ‘unlimited’ isn’t unlimited: MTN SuperFlex ad must be withdrawn | The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has censured MTN South Africa for a “misleading” claim that its SuperFlex plans offer unlimited voice calls.
The ruling follows a complaint by a SuperFlex user who claimed the product did not allow unl... |
| 06.09.2024 | Independent report finds no evidence of favoritism claims against MTN Group CEO | MTN CEO Ralph Mupita has been cleared of an allegation of giving preferential treatment to an unnamed female executive after an investigation by an independent law firm.
The misconduct allegations, filed by an anonymous complainant, made he... |
| 06.09.2024 | South Africa: Telkom's $355m Sale of Tower Business Approved By Competition Tribunal | TLDR
Telkom sells its masts and towers business Swiftnet to Towerco Bidco, led by Actis and Royal Bafokeng Holdings, for R6.75 billion.
Competition Tribunal of South Africa approves the sale, emphasizing public interest concerns addressed b... |
| 02.09.2024 | MTN takes MoMo fintech battle to South Africa’s streets | MTN MoMo acting CEO Kagiso Mothibi. Image: MTN South Africa
MTN South Africa is pivoting its Mobile Money (MoMo) customer acquisition strategy in an effort to accelerate adoption.
According to Kagiso Mothibi, acting CEO of MTN MoMo South Af... |
| 30.08.2024 | Blue Label's Ambitious Bid for Cell C: A New Era or a Risky Gamble? | In the fast-paced world of telecommunications, the stakes are high. Blue Label Telecoms is poised to take a significant step forward by seeking control of Cell C, a mobile operator that has faced its share of challenges. This move is not ju... |
| 30.08.2024 | Rain standalone mobile product launched at R165/month | Rain, the telecommunications operator specialising in fixed-wireless access products, now has a standalone offering aimed at mobile devices.
The new product, named Rain Mobile, offers a 4G Sim with 2GB of data, 60 minutes and 100 SMSes for ... |
| 29.08.2024 | Cell C network quality shows dramatic improvement | The latest Mobile Network Experience report from Opensignal shows that Vodacom has the most consistent quality among South Africa’s mobile operators, while MTN leads in 5G. But it’s smaller market player Cell C that has shown the biggest im... |
| 21.08.2024 | Blue Label core earnings to take a knock | A statue of Nelson Mandela at Blue Label’s head office in Sandton, Johannesburg
Blue Label Telecoms, the largest shareholder in mobile operator Cell C, said on Wednesday that its full-year core headline earnings per share will take a knock ... |
| 19.08.2024 | MTN’s fintech business is flying | MTN Group’s fintech pivot is paying off for the Johannesburg-listed telecommunications giant.
Although its core business is showing underlying resilience, its latest results – for the six months to end-June 2024 – were splashed in red ink d... |
| 19.08.2024 | Fintech, business sales boost MTN South Africa | MTN South Africa has delivered a reasonably good set of results for the six months to 30 June 2024, despite the moribund economy in which it is operating.
Service revenue for the first half of the year climbed by 3.3%, supported by strong p... |
| 15.08.2024 | Cell C in major brand refresh | The new Cell C logo unveiled on stage at an event in Johannesburg on Thursday
Cell C on Thursday refreshed its brand at a major launch event in Johannesburg aimed at signalling that the mobile operator remains a force to be reckoned with in... |
| 08.08.2024 | Blocking Maziv fibre deal would ‘harm telecoms sector’ | Africa Analysis MD Dobek Pater
There are growing concerns that should the Competition Tribunal uphold a recommendation by the Competition Commission that Vodacom’s multibillion-rand deal to buy fibre operator Maziv be blocked, it would have... |
| 05.08.2024 | MTN loses application in R10-million Limpopo cellphones probe | Image: MTN
MTN South Africa has lost a special tribunal “exception application” related to the alleged irregular supply of mobile devices for Covid-19 screening to the Limpopo department of health.
This comes after the Special Investigating... |
| 18.07.2024 | Why Telkom still hasn’t launched 5G on phones | It has been nearly two years since Telkom – South Africa’s third-largest mobile network operator by active Sims, with 20.4 million customers – launched a fixed-wireless 5G product.
5G-on-phone support has, however, been slow in coming, maki... |
| 18.07.2024 | No load shedding – but ‘load reduction’ still hurting telcos | Nomvuyiso Batyi
Telecommunications industry lobby group the Association for Comms & Technology (ACT) – which represents South Africa’s big telecommunications operators – has warned that the suspension of load shedding at national level ... |
| 17.07.2024 | Plenty of room for Telkom in mobile infrastructure | Telkom’s Lunga Siyo
Telkom Mobile, the network operator launched as 8ta back in 2010, has no plans to follow rival Cell C and stop investing in last-mile mobile network infrastructure.
That’s the word from Lunga Siyo, CEO of Telkom’s consum... |
| 04.07.2024 | Controversial spectrum deal: Icasa questions Vodacom’s legal tactics | Icasa chairman Mothibi Ramusi
Icasa chairman Mothibi Ramusi has hit back at Vodacom after the mobile operator accused the communications regulator of unlawfully approving spectrum “pooling” agreements between MTN, Cell C and Liquid Intellig... |
| 03.07.2024 | Telkom blasts Icasa in ‘spectrum pooling’ case | Telkom has criticised communications regulator Icasa over its alleged failure to engage stakeholders – including other mobile network operators – before approving spectrum pooling agreements between MTN, Cell C and Liquid Intelligent Techno... |
| 27.06.2024 | We are not law breakers: MTN hits back at Vodacom lawsuit | Image: MTN
MTN South Africa said on Thursday that it will fight Vodacom’s lawsuit that alleged spectrum pooling arrangements with Cell C and Liquid Intelligent Technologies were unlawful.
TechCentral reported last month that Vodacom had sou... |
| 13.06.2024 | Telkom warns Icasa call rate cuts will punish smaller players | Telkom’s Lunga Siyo
Telkom has told Icasa that the process the communications regulator followed in setting the latest proposed changes to call termination rates, although long and detailed, reached the wrong conclusions.
Termination rates ... |
| 12.06.2024 | Win for MTN as Standard Bank makes MVNO shift | Kartik Mistry
Standard Bank’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) has partnered with MTN South Africa for network services.
Standard Bank Mobile, which is one of South Africa’s longer-running MVNOs, said in a statement on Wednesday that ... |
| 12.06.2024 | Operators seek regulatory relief over load shedding | Telecommunications lobby group the Association for Comms and Technology (ACT) has urged communications regulator Icasa to practice “regulatory forbearance” to ease the pressure that load shedding has placed on the sector.
Speaking at public... |
| 31.05.2024 | Icasa to hold public hearings on call rates | Communications regulator Icasa will hold public hearings into contentious proposed changes to wholesale call termination rates in South Africa on 13 June 2024.
In March, the regulator proposed slashing mobile call termination rates – or the... |
| 30.05.2024 | Minister sets new dates for 2G, 3G shutdown in South Africa | Communications minister Mondli Gungubele
Government has set a new date for 2G and 3G mobile networks in South Africa to be shut down in South Africa.
According to a new policy document published on the eve of the general election, governmen... |
| 27.05.2024 | Santam snaps up online marketplace Kandua | Short-term insurance specialist Santam has acquired Kandua, a technology company that provides an online marketplace for home services.
Kandua will be merged with Santam’s existing home service offering, Home+, forming a wholly owned, indep... |
| 24.05.2024 | Vodacom drags Icasa to court over ‘secret’ spectrum deals | Vodacom has filed an application at the high court in Pretoria seeking an urgent interdict to stop rival MTN from using “spectrum pooling” arrangements that it claims were approved unlawfully by communications regulator Icasa in June 2022.
... |
| 20.05.2024 | MTN’s Bradwin Roper joins Jumo in senior role | Bradwin Roper
Bradwin Roper will join emerging-markets fintech Jumo as head of payment partnerships from 1 November, once he has completed his tenure as CEO of fintech at MTN South Africa.
MTN announced last week that Roper had resigned to ... |
| 19.05.2024 | High-stakes hearings to begin into Vodacom, Vumatel deal | This Monday sees the start of two months of Competition Tribunal hearings into Vodacom Group’s planned acquisition of a 30-40% stake in Maziv, the parent company of fibre operators Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa.
The Competition Commission l... |
| 17.05.2024 | Capex per customer: how much MTN and Vodacom spend on you | Telecommunications operators deploy a significant portion of their annual revenue into capital expenditure to upgrade and expand their networks. But how much do South Africa’s two biggest mobile operators spend on their networks for each of... |
