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The number that should keep South African telecommunications executives awake at night: -25%

Telecoms & Networks

The number that should keep South African telecommunications executives awake at night: -25%

Issued by TLC Worldwide Africa 8 Jul 2026

Alex Wanyoike, CEO of Savanna Fibre Limited

Telecoms & Networks

Savanna Uganda launches mobile network,expanding beyond fibre broadband

Issued by Savanna Uganda 3 Jul 2026

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Legislation & Regulation

'Use it or share it' - call for comment on ECA Amendment Bill

Daniel Pretorius, Claire Franklyn, Bradley Dunbar, Enock Mogajana and Kalenda Opai-Tetteh 26 Jun 2026

SMS + RCS + WhatsApp

Digital

SMS + RCS + WhatsApp

Issued by Celerity.chat 12 May 2026

Abadali Fund backs Boniswa Towerco to accelerate rural connectivity

Financial Services

Abadali Fund backs Boniswa Towerco to accelerate rural connectivity

Issued by Edge Growth 28 Apr 2026

The short-term trap. Why your performance marketing is leaking loyalty

Marketing

The short-term trap. Why your performance marketing is leaking loyalty

Mathabatha Sexwale, Issued by Brave Group 15 Apr 2026

Syria launches tender for new mobile operator licence to replace MTN as exit agreed

Telecoms & Networks

Syria launches tender for new mobile operator licence to replace MTN as exit agreed

Nqobile Dludla 4 Mar 2026

Cell C moves to AI-driven network optimisation in new Odine deal

Telecoms & Networks

Cell C moves to AI-driven network optimisation in new Odine deal

2 Mar 2026

GSMA launches green innovation fund for mobile tech

Funding

GSMA launches green innovation fund for mobile tech

24 Feb 2026

Crisis for Deaf South Africans as video relay service provider faces closure

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Crisis for Deaf South Africans as video relay service provider faces closure

19 Feb 2026

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Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Sedna's Anton Fester: The digital evolution of safety across Africa’s critical industries

Anton Fester 16 Jan 2026

Vodacom inks Africa internet deal with Musk's Starlink

Internet

Vodacom inks Africa internet deal with Musk's Starlink

Pushkala Aripaka, Nqobile Dludla 12 Nov 2025

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

South African networks urged to zero-rate PBO content for equal internet access

22 Sep 2025

MTN not in talks to acquire Telkom, CEO says

Telecoms & Networks

MTN not in talks to acquire Telkom, CEO says

Nqobile Dludla 8 Sep 2025

MTN invests R200m in Western Cape network upgrades

Telecoms & Networks

MTN invests R200m in Western Cape network upgrades

28 Aug 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

MTN faces new US investigation into Afghanistan conduct

Nqobile Dludla 19 Aug 2025

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Logistics & Transport

Sedna Africa to modernise Beira Port connectivity

10 Jul 2025

Cell C 'now on South Africa's best network'? MTN bristles at claim

Advertising

Cell C 'now on South Africa's best network'? MTN bristles at claim

Karabo Ledwaba 7 Jul 2025

New SA mobile network targets student market

Mobile & Apps

New SA mobile network targets student market

11 Jun 2025

MTN taps motorbike delivery to speed Up 5G rollout

Telecoms & Networks

MTN taps motorbike delivery to speed Up 5G rollout

2 Jun 2025

Vodacom pursuing joint fibre ventures in Africa broadband push

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom pursuing joint fibre ventures in Africa broadband push

20 May 2025

Spar Group launches Spar Mobile

Telecoms & Networks

Spar Group launches Spar Mobile

13 May 2025

Cell C confirms customer data leak after ransomware claim

Cybersecurity

Cell C confirms customer data leak after ransomware claim

9 Apr 2025

MTN Group and Airtel Africa agree to share networks in Uganda and Nigeria

Telecoms & Networks

MTN Group and Airtel Africa agree to share networks in Uganda and Nigeria

27 Mar 2025

Telkom steps into SA's booming MVNO market

Telecoms & Networks

Telkom steps into SA's booming MVNO market

25 Mar 2025

At the start of February, The Up&Up Group appointed Deborah Whitlock (right) to the position of marketing director and Sharleen James (left) as the MD of Razor PR (Image by Bizcommunity, Lesley Svenson)

Advertising

The Up&Up Group make senior appointments as part of the agency's strategic objectives

Issued by The Up&Up Group 12 Mar 2025

APIs to lead mobile identity market with $22bn revenue by 2029

Technology

APIs to lead mobile identity market with $22bn revenue by 2029

11 Mar 2025

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Consumer Law

Consumer Tribunal slaps Cell C with R500k fine over roaming dispute

20 Feb 2025

The Organic & Natural Products Expo returns with a focus on SMEs

Exhibitions & Events

The Organic & Natural Products Expo returns with a focus on SMEs

30 Jan 2025

December 2024 holiday consumer spend shows signs of growth

Banking & Finance

December 2024 holiday consumer spend shows signs of growth

29 Jan 2025

Entrepreneurship

The AI revolution, sustainable investments and other trends shaping SA's business landscape in 2025

3 Jan 2025

Telkom secures Icasa approval for R6.75bn Swiftnet sale

Telecoms & Networks

Telkom secures Icasa approval for R6.75bn Swiftnet sale

Lindsey Schutters 17 Dec 2024

South Africa’s Good Things Guy, Brent Lindeque hosts MTN Win-Win Summer campaign weekly show

Marketing & Media

South Africa’s Good Things Guy, Brent Lindeque hosts MTN Win-Win Summer campaign weekly show

2 Dec 2024

Sitholizwe Mdlalose, CEO of Vodacom SA, joined his MNO peers on a GSMA panel ahead of Africa Tech Festival.

Internet

Vodacom SA CEO says Maziv deal would not make a monopoly

Lindsey Schutters 11 Nov 2024

Source: Justin Thom, director at Galetti Corporate Real Estate.

Office Property

Is commercial subleasing still a trend in South Africa?

21 Oct 2024

The cashless revolution in SA's R750bn township economy

Banking & Finance

The cashless revolution in SA's R750bn township economy

8 Oct 2024

How innovative payment solutions are shaping South Africa’s retail sector

Banking & Finance

How innovative payment solutions are shaping South Africa’s retail sector

Shaun Holley & Rory Bosman 30 Sep 2024

Final hurdle for SwiftNet sale: Icasa to approve license transfer

Telecoms & Networks

Final hurdle for SwiftNet sale: Icasa to approve license transfer

Lindsey Schutters 16 Sep 2024

Icasa schedules hearings on Cell C spectrum licence transfer deal

Telecoms & Networks

Icasa schedules hearings on Cell C spectrum licence transfer deal

Lindsey Schutters 10 Sep 2024

Unathi Nuku: Building a new era in IT

Social Entrepreneurship

Unathi Nuku: Building a new era in IT

Issued by The Innovator Trust 7 Aug 2024

Source: Dylan Carr/Unsplash

Telecoms & Networks

Compcom greenlights Telkom’s R7bn Swiftnet sale

Lindsey Schutters 1 Aug 2024

Minister Solomon Malatsi has been busy laying the foundation for ICT policy reform

Telecoms & Networks

Malatsi’s digital vision for SA blends DA and ANC ideals

Lindsey Schutters 22 Jul 2024

Peter Walsh, MD CommsCloud

Telecoms & Networks

Transnational SIMs enable IoT’s potential in Africa

Peter Walsh 10 Jun 2024

The SBA whitepaper is a global first focus on the continent

Telecoms & Networks

Report: Tower companies fuel Africa’s telecommunications boom

Lindsey Schutters 10 May 2024

Source: Frederik Lipfert/Unsplash

Telecoms & Networks

MTN dominates South African mobile market, network quality report shows

Lindsey Schutters 8 Apr 2024

Pick n Pay introduces domestic money transfer service

Banking & Finance

Pick n Pay introduces domestic money transfer service

8 Apr 2024

The subsea cable damage on West Africa could take 5 weeks to repair

Internet

5 week restoration for damaged subsea cables

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 18 Mar 2024

Source: LinkedIn.

Financial Services

Mastercard & MTN partner to advance financial inclusion and SME growth in Africa

15 Mar 2024

Source: © 123rf Upstream CMO, Chrysa Karamanidi, and head of product & growth, Katerina Matthaiou, highlight the importance of deploying omnichannel marketing strategies and why martech can accelerate their adoption

Marketing

The importance of deploying omnichannel marketing strategies and why martech can accelerate their adoption

12 Dec 2023