| Date | Title | Description |
| 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... |
| 20.09.2024 | ‘Please call me’ battle: YeboYethu warns of dire consequences for BEE | Vodacom’s black economic empowerment vehicle, YeboYethu, has applied to join the telecommunications operator’s high-stakes appeal to the constitutional court against a lower court’s judgment in favour former Vodacom employee Nkosana Makate.... |
| 19.09.2024 | Bridging the Digital Divide: Vodacom's Bold Moves in South Africa | In a world where connectivity is king, South Africa stands at a crossroads. Vodacom, a telecommunications giant, is making waves with two significant initiatives aimed at transforming the digital landscape. The introduction of the Mobicel S... |
| 19.09.2024 | Regulatory stasis has slowed fibre roll-out to the poor: Jannie Durand | Remgro CEO Jannie Durand. Image: Remgro
Three years of regulatory stasis, which has suspended the proposed acquisition by telecommunications giant Vodacom of a 30-40% stake in fibre operator Maziv, has led to a “massive opportunity cost” fo... |
| 18.09.2024 | Vodacom introduces 4G cloud ‘smartphone’ at R249 price point | The Mobicel S4 Cloud Phone
In an effort to get more cellular users off its legacy 2G and 3G infrastructure, Vodacom South Africa has introduced a 4G “smartphone” that costs just R249.
The Mobicel-branded phone, which Vodacom has described a... |
| 06.09.2024 | MTN's Leadership Under Scrutiny: A Tale of Allegations and Support | In the world of corporate giants, the balance of power can shift like sand. MTN Group, a titan in the telecommunications arena, finds itself navigating turbulent waters. At the center of this storm is CEO Ralph Mupita. Recently, the board o... |
| 05.09.2024 | MTN is probing allegations raised against its CEO, Ralph Mupita | MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita
MTN Group said it’s probing issues of alleged favouritism by CEO Ralph Mupita.
The Sunday Times newspaper reported on 1 September that an unspecified number of executives threatened to quit after complaining about... |
| 04.09.2024 | A tale of two internets: from trade wars to 6G | The trade war between the US and China threatens to split the global internet in two, drawing distinct lines between East and West.
The “splinternet”, as this phenomenon has been named, is already observable at the application layer, where ... |
| 28.08.2024 | Starlink launched in Botswana | Starlink has been launched in Botswana, with the country becoming the third country bordering South Africa to get the SpaceX-owned satellite internet service.
While Starlink is yet to publish a launch date for Starlink in South Africa, the ... |
| 28.08.2024 | Bookmarks | LG looks beyond OLED | There are the articles, videos and more that caught the attention of TechCentral’s editorial team in the past 24 hours. LG may soon bring us a ‘dream’ screen that outshines OLED: LG Electronics is reportedly working on a new display technol... |
| 25.08.2024 | Tanzania: Govt Reaffirms Support for ICT to Drive Economic Growth | DAR ES SALAAM: DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr Doto Biteko said on Saturday that the government will continue to support the application of Information and Communication Technology to ensure the sector effectively contribu... |
| 22.08.2024 | The Digital Tug-of-War: South Africa's Broadband Dilemma | In the vast landscape of South Africa's telecommunications, a storm brews. The Association of Comms and Technology (ACT) has thrown down the gauntlet, demanding that over-the-top (OTT) service providers like Netflix step into the regulatory... |
| 20.08.2024 | Internet giants must ‘pay to play’ in South Africa | The Association of Comms and Technology (ACT) has argued for the inclusion of so-called over-the-top (OTT) service providers like Netflix in the policy and regulatory regimes governing telecommunications in South Africa.
Speaking at the lau... |
| 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... |
| 12.08.2024 | The Digital Wave: Ethiopia's Telecom Revolution and Financial Inclusion | Ethiopia stands at the crossroads of a digital revolution. The telecom sector is booming, and financial services are evolving. Safaricom Ethiopia is leading the charge, expanding its customer base rapidly. In just one quarter, the company a... |
| 12.08.2024 | Ethiopia: Safaricom Ethiopia Active Customers Hit 4.6mn in Q2 | Nairobi — Safaricom Ethiopia customer base grew by about 250,000 subscribers to 4.6 million in the quarter two (Q2) ending July as the telco rolls out an aggressive plan to grow user base.
Between January and March, the company subscribers ... |
| 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... |
| 31.07.2024 | More pain for MTN in Nigeria | Nigeria’s awful macroeconomic conditions have once again punished MTN. In the first half its 2024 financial year to June, the Nigerian subsidiary of South Africa’s MTN Group reported a loss after tax of ₦519.1-billion (R5.7-billion).
Despit... |
| 26.07.2024 | Cross-examination of cellphone data expert continues in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial | The late Senzo Meyiwa. Image: SABC News
The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial will continue to cross-examine Vodacom forensic supervisor Pinky Vythilingham.
FIVE MEN ARE ON TRIAL FOR THE MURDER
Five men are on trial for the murder of... |
| 24.07.2024 | Vodacom’s R7.4-trillion mobile money bonanza | Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub
Vodacom Group now processes more than US$400-billion (R7.4-trillion) in transaction value annually through its mobile wallet offerings.
The JSE-listed telecommunications group disclosed this figure on Wednes... |
| 23.07.2024 | Why it may be time to buy South African shares | RMB Morgan Stanley sees South African equities delivering returns that will outperform those for cash and bonds as expected interest rate cuts and reduced load shedding support earnings growth.
South Africa’s prospects “are promising” as st... |
| 24.06.2024 | Starlink expanding direct-to-phone satellite offering | Starlink, the SpaceX subsidiary that uses low-Earth orbit satellites to provide broadband internet services globally, is intensifying efforts to offer direct-to-smartphone connectivity.
According to a report by Techopedia, 13 of the 20 new ... |
| 18.06.2024 | Vodacom fires hundreds of workers in crime crackdown | Vodacom Group fired 631 employees and contractors in the 2024 financial year for fraud-related incidents, leading to 15 arrests.
According to the telecommunications operator’s group’s annual report and consolidated financial statements rele... |
| 18.06.2024 | Vodacom’s load shedding problem extends beyond SA | Vodacom Group’s load shedding woes are extending to other operating markets in Africa and threatening to inflate its costs.
According to Vodacom’s integrated report for the year ended 31 March 2024, Vodacom’s efforts to protect its South Af... |
| 27.05.2024 | Ambani sets sights on African telecom market, plans to develop 5G infra | - |
| 20.05.2024 | Commission argues Vodacom, Maziv deal must be blocked | Competition Tribunal hearings into the proposed merger between Vodacom and Maziv kicked off in Pretoria on Monday.
The Competition Commission was first to present, using the hearings to reiterate its view that the merger of Vodacom and fibr... |
| 13.05.2024 | Vodacom profit hit by Ethiopia start-up costs | Vodacom Group’s head office in Midrand, Johannesburg
Vodacom Group on Monday reported a 10.8% fall in full-year earnings, impacted by start-up losses in Ethiopia, higher finance and energy costs, and inflationary pressures.
The company, maj... |
| 25.04.2024 | DRC warns Apple may be using conflict minerals in its products | The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has notified Apple of concerns that the company’s supply chain may be tainted by conflict minerals sourced from the central African nation.
A group of international lawyers engaged on behalf of ... |
| 23.04.2024 | How DRC turned screws on Vodacom, other operators | One afternoon in December 2021, the regional heads of four of the biggest telecommunications operators in Africa were summoned to the Palais de la Nation, a presidential mansion overlooking the river in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s ca... |
| 20.03.2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 20 March 2024 | Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: South Africa investigators raided the home of the parliament speaker. Image: Dirco.
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Wednesday, 20 March 2024.
Mapisa-Nqakula was accused of taking b... |
| 19.03.2024 | Vodacom South Africa confirms plans to cut 80 jobs, Cosatu not happy | Kenneth Nkosana Makate. Images: X @ Am_Blujay @Christo Doherty/Flickr.
Vodacom Group Ltd. is planning on cutting around 80 jobs in South Africa to help reduce costs.
The official jobless rate in South Africa is around 32.1%.
Cosatu spokespe... |
| 26.11.2023 | SECURE your future: 55 bursaries you can apply for in South Africa | Check this list of 55 bursaries you can apply for in South Africa. Picture: Estate Living/File/Fotor.
Applications for financial aid through government-run NSFAS are NOW open, and you can click HERE to see how to apply and what the bursarie... |
| 24.11.2023 | FAQ: Where can I APPLY for bursaries in South Africa? | Secure your future right now when you apply for bursaries in South Africa. Picture: File.
It’s that time of year for school-leavers, when disadvantaged students can apply for bursaries in South Africa. The National Student Financial Aid Sch... |
| 10.08.2023 | The plan to get the R10-billion Maziv deal done | CIVH chairman Pieter Uys
Vumatel parent CIVH and CIVH controlling shareholder Remgro are prepared to make more concessions to the competition authorities to get a R10.2-billion deal with Vodacom across the line.
That’s according to Pieter U... |
| 15.05.2023 | ‘Load shedding disastrous for Vodacom’: Shameel Joosub | Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub
Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub said on Monday that sustained load shedding has been devastating for the South African economy and the telecommunications industry.
South Africa’s energy crisis played a part... |
| 21.09.2022 | Who will win the race for 5G dominance in South Africa? | In March, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) held the long-awaited broadband spectrum auction, which saw six network providers—Rain, Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, Liquid Telcoms and Cell C—bid for frequency spectrum in... |
| 31.08.2022 | Vodacom Is Now Offering Cash Advances To Its Underbanked Clients In South Africa | Mariam Cassim, the Chief Officer of Vodacom Financial and Digital Services |
| 28.07.2022 | Bridging the gender gap in tech and science | From left to right: Saabrerah Salie (19), Chimwemwe Mwansa (18), Zainaaz Hansa (18) and Shreya Rupan (19), all alumni who shared their journey with Vodacom. GCIS Vuk’uzenzele
Sponsored by Vodacom, the initiative encourages young girls to ex... |
| 07.07.2022 | Vodacom begins 'Good as New' initiative | Jorge Mendes, Vodacom Consumer Business Unit chief officer.
Vodacom yesterday unveiled ‘Good as New’, a double-barrelled solution for digital inclusion and waste management.
The programme will see the telco refurbish and recycle thousands o... |
| 11.10.2021 | Massmart looks to Walmart to fulfil 'super app' ambition | Massmart has introduced new mobile apps for its subsidiaries Makro and Builders Warehouse, as part of a mobile-first strategy inspired by majority shareholder, global retail
RETAIL Customers get the service and satisfaction they deserve by ... |
| 13.09.2021 | Vodacom Continues To Spend Millions To Reduce Carbon Emissions | Vodacom Base Station
Vodacom has installed new solar-powered sites in Polokwane, Vereeniging and Bloemfontein. Vodacom has invested over R8 million in these solar-powered sites, as part of its ongoing commitment to securing alternative ener... |
| 13.09.2021 | Vodacom Continues To Spend Millions To Reduce Carbon Emissions | Vodacom Base Station |
| 07.09.2021 | South Africa’s 5G network might be on shaky ground; here’s why | Share this article:
In recent years, South Africa has made the most progress among African countries regarding the 5G technology.
But it appears South Africa’s 5G network might be in trouble. But before that, here’s the backstory.
In March ... |
| 29.04.2021 | A Great Reset after Covid? – How mobile money can help shape resilient societies across Africa | As a post-pandemic light begins to appear on the horizon, governments and civil society are compelled to re-examine our collective future. United by the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) call for the “Great Reset”, humanity has a unique opportun... |
| 02.03.2021 | Vodacom DRC and Mondia launch first-of-its-kind maternal health service | Share this:
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| 23.07.2020 | After its failed stint with M-Pesa, Vodacom is planning to launch another fintech service in SA | Share this article:
Vodacom Group has announced plans to launch a super app that offers financial and lifestyle services to its millions of customers.
The news came out earlier this week via a statement released by the South African telco g... |
| 10.07.2020 | Safaricom’s financials show how much stake it owns in the new M-Pesa venture | Share this article:
In 2007, M-Pesa was launched as a product by UK telecommunications company, Vodafone and its subsidiary, Safaricom, the largest telco operator in Kenya.
Since then, it has become one of the largest mobile-based financial... |
| 05.05.2020 | Vodacom launches 5G mobile network in South Africa | Share this:
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| 08.04.2020 | MPesa’s next level is now fully under Safaricom and Vodacom’s control | MPesa, the mobile money service, has been an African product for 13 years. But it has not necessarily been run under African management. That is set to change.
This week, Safaricom and Vodacom acquired the intellectual property rights to th... |
| 20.11.2019 | Vodacom Business extends pan-African network to the United States | This new trans-Atlantic route offers a significantly cost effective and faster way for African-based American multi-national corporations to connect back to the United States, reducing latency by up to 40%.
Guy Clarke, Managing Director for... |
| 21.10.2019 | SEACOM Partners with Vodacom to Expand Reach Across Africa | Leading Pan-African service provider SEACOM has partnered with Vodacom Business Africa, the enterprise-focused ICT subsidiary of the Vodacom Group, to initiate the next chapter of both companies’ African network connectivity ventures.
Since... |
| 16.07.2019 | Vodacom launches ‘V by Vodacom’ connecting consumers to IOT expertise | V by Vodacom is a range of devices that allow customers to connect and monitor their home, their kids, their pets and their possessions even when they are not there. Consumers can now connect their compatible home and leisure IoT devices to... |
| 15.07.2019 | Small business department to partner with Vodacom to roll out four digital hubs | The Minister of Small Business Development Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has announced a partnership with Vodacom to roll out four digital hubs.
This, as Ntshavheni also revealed that the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) — which currently... |
| 15.07.2019 | Small business department to partner with Vodacom to roll out four digital hubs | The Minister of Small Business Development Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has announced a partnership with Vodacom to roll out four digital hubs.
This, as Ntshavheni also revealed that the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) — which currently ... |
| 25.06.2019 | Vodacom Group to sell its Angolan operations and assets | Share this:
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| 15.05.2019 | Vodacom acquires 51% of SA startup IoT.nxt [Updated] | UPDATE (9 August 2019): SA’s Competition Commission yesterday said it had approved the proposed merger whereby Vodacom intends to acquire IoT.nxt with conditions (see this story).
Vodacom has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake... |
| 15.05.2019 | Vodacom acquires 51% of SA startup IoT.nxt [Updated] | UPDATE (9 August 2019): SA’s Competition Commission yesterday said it had approved the proposed merger whereby Vodacom intends to acquire IoT.nxt with conditions (see this story).
Vodacom has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stak... |
| 13.05.2019 | Vodacom is spending billions on 'SA’s cheapest data network' Rain, while its own data prices continue to plummet | (Vodacom)
Vodacom has, and will, spend a total of more than R2.3 billion in capital in terms of its controversial deal with data-network competitor Rain, financial results published on Monday show.Cell C, which was bitterly opposed to Vodac... |
| 27.02.2019 | More companies target South Africa for 5G roll-out in Africa | Share this article:
Last year, MTN Group in partnership with Ericsson claimed to have successfully conducted a network trial on 5G in South Africa. Shortly after, the Nigerian unit of the telecom giant hinted at the possibility of having a ... |
| 27.08.2018 | Vodacom launches Africa’s first commercial 5G service in Lesotho | In the latest illustration of the ambitions and challenges involved in launching early next-generation cellular services, Vodacom has announced the launch of Africa’s first commercial 5G network — an accomplishment, albeit with caveats. The... |
| 27.08.2018 | Vodacom launches Africa’s first commercial 5G service in Lesotho | Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more.
In the latest illustration of the ambitions and challenges involved in launching early next-generation cellular services, Vodacom has a... |
| 27.08.2018 | Vodacom Group launches Africa’s first commercial 5G service | Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub
Vodacom Group has announced that it has created Africa’s first standards-based, commercial 5G service in Lesotho using 3.5GHz spectrum to initially deliver Fixed-Wireless Access broadband services to two ent... |
| 09.10.2017 | An optimistic tech future | The cities of the future could include driverless cars, trucks and drones operating within connected systems.
3D-printed houses, super-fast mass public transport, personalised medicine, and abundant water, food and energy are among the adva... |
| 22.06.2016 | Vodacom appoints former Uganda Breweries MD as chief officer: Consumer Business Unit | - |
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| 30.03.2016 | Yolanda Cuba appointed CEO of Vodafone Ghana | - |
| 18.10.2011 | Vodafone and Canonical Release a Webbook in South Africa | Vodafone and Canonical today announced the Vodacom “Webbook”, the fruit of a joint effort to develop a low-cost mobile computing solution for South Africa. Most of the specs are about what you’d expect for such a device, with one extremely ... |