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ASSAf calls for stronger evidence, transparency, oversight after AI policy draft withdrawal
2nd June 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The recent withdrawal of South Africa’s draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy presents an important opportunity to strengthen the country’s approach to AI governance through greater... 


Telkom reports strong FY earnings
Telkom reports strong FY earnings
2nd June 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Telkom on Tuesday posted a double-digit increase in earnings from continuing operations for the year ended March 31. Headline earnings a share increased 21.5% to 708.5c, while basic... 


Telkom’s continuing operations to achieve double-digit earnings growth
27th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Telkom on Wednesday said it expects to report a double-digit increase in earnings from its continuing operations for the year ended March 31. Basic earnings per share (BEPS) and headline... 


Icasa’s approval of licence transfer application of Herotel paves the way for national fibre expansion
15th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The approval by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) of Herotel’s licence transfer application marked a definitive step forward in strengthening South Africa’s fibre... 


New subsea cable to strengthen the connectivity between Europe, Africa launched
14th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has kicked off the initiation of the Via Africa submarine cable project, a major new Europe–Africa submarine cable project that will connect Europe to Africa... 


MTN delivers strong Q1 results
12th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed MTN Group on Tuesday reported a strong first quarter performance as the group executes on its Ambition 2030 strategy. During the three months to March 31, MTN Group earnings before... 


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Vodacom starts Vision 2030 strong as double-digit earnings reported for year
11th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Vodacom Group on Monday said it has had a strong start to its Vision 2030 strategy, after delivering double-digit earnings growth for the year ended March 31. During the year under... 


Datatec expects to report higher full-year EPS, HEPS
7th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed information and communications technology company Datatec expects to report headline earnings per share (HEPS) of between $0.38 and $0.40 for the financial year ended February 28. That... 


Vodacom to report strong FY earnings
5th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications company Vodacom Group on Tuesday expects double-digit increases in earnings for the year ended March 31. In a trading update, the group said that the strong results are expected... 


South Africa’s telco landscape undergoing quality-led shift
30th April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s mobile market is undergoing a structural shift, as challenger operators start to capture high-value subscribers from market leaders. According to Opensignal’s latest subscriber... 


Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi
South Africa withdraws AI policy due to fake AI-generated sources
28th April 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa has withdrawn its first draft national AI policy after revelations that it contained fictitious sources in its reference list which appeared to have been AI-generated. "The most... 


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MTN maintains best network position in MyBroadband quarterly tests
21st April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications giant MTN continues its dominance in overall network performance during the first quarter of 2026. Consistently outperforming its competitors across the most important metrics in... 


Seacom launches Seacom PeeringReach to extend South Africa's exchange fabric into local municipalities
21st April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Seacom has launched a cost-effective Layer 2 connectivity solution designed to extend South Africa's Internet Exchange (IXP) fabric directly into local municipalities and regional hubs. Seacom... 


Liquid Intelligent Technologies draws outsized demand for $300m bond
21st April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pan-African fibre and technology business Liquid Intelligent Technologies has closed a $660-million debt financing round, including a $300-million Eurobond that was oversubscribed 2.5 times. This... 


MTN Group maintains Level 1 BBBEE status
16th April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications giant MTN Group and its subsidiary MTN South Africa have both sustained their respective Level 1 broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) contributor status in 2025. This... 


Conflict exacerbating pressure on South African networks
15th April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As the war in the Middle East increasingly heightens the risk of an energy crisis amid pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, the Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) on Wednesday warned the... 


Bayobab CEO appointed to Global Leaders’ Forum board
15th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

MTN Digital Infrastructure, the parent company of Bayobab, has announced that its CEO Mazen Mroué has been appointed to the board of the Global Leaders' Forum (GLF). GLF is a global network of... 


Vodacom Group external affairs chief officer Ayman Essam
Vodacom calls for collective action to decarbonise Africa’s digital economy
10th April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new research report published by telecommunications group Vodacom highlights Africa’s high vulnerability to climate change, with decarbonisation efforts hampered by critical energy challenges.... 


Liquid C2 launches Africa’s first Google Cloud-powered Experience Centre to accelerate AI adoption
8th April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Cassava Technologies business, Liquid C2, on Wednesday launched Africa’s first Partner Experience Centre, powered by Google Cloud. The Johannesburg-based facility provides the immersive, hands-on... 


BBBEE ICT Sector Council reviews ICT Sector Code, publishes updated EEIP application framework
8th April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The first round of consultations for the review of the ICT Sector Code is now underway, with the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Information and Communications Technology (ICT)... 


MTN ranked South Africa’s most valuable brand for thirteenth year
2nd April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN has been named South Africa’s most valuable brand by Brand Finance for the thirteenth consecutive year, with its brand value steady at R50.9-billion. The Brand Finance... 


MTN South Africa plans R22bn three-year commitment to South Africa’s digital transformation
1st April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa plans to invest almost R22-billion over the next three years in capital infrastructure to support South Africa’s continued digital transformation and... 


DBSA, NPC unveil the investment blueprint to transform South Africa’s connectivity by 2035
30th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new study by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), in collaboration with the National Planning Commission (NPC), has found that, while significant progress has been made in expanding... 


Mobile money transactions doubled since 2021
24th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Mobile money transactions have doubled since 2021, with more than $2-trillion in transactions recorded in 2025, the GSMA’s State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2026 has found. Prepared by... 


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MTN delivers robust FY2025, unveils Ambition 2030
16th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As JSE-listed MTN Group wraps up the final year of its Ambition 2025 strategy, the group reported strong commercial outcomes, led by MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana; a resilient performance from MTN... 


Vodacom achieves African first with SuperUpload, offering up to 250 Mb/s 5G uplink speed
Vodacom achieves African first with SuperUpload, offering up to 250 Mb/s 5G uplink speed
12th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Telecommunications group Vodacom South Africa has achieved a significant milestone with the successful testing of SuperUpload, a 5G advanced technology that delivers uplink speeds of 254 Mb/s – the... 


Cell C, Odine ink AI-driven network enhancement proof of concept agreement
2nd March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Cell C and global telecommunications and enterprise networks technology partner Odine have signed a proof of concept (PoC) agreement to pioneer AI-driven network quality enhancement... 


Vodafone, Amazon Leo sign agreement to extend mobile coverage across Europe, Africa
2nd March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications giant Vodafone and Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, Amazon Leo, have partnered to connect more remote mobile masts and boost network resilience in Europe and... 


MTN Group to report FY25 earnings surge
2nd March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed MTN Group expects to report a strong performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, with triple-digit surges in earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS). EPS is... 


Employees finalising the installation of smart lighting poles in Slovo Park
Smart poles provide increased security, digital access for Slovo Park informal settlement
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Turnkey engineering, procurement and construction and information and communications technology company Pythagoras Infrastructure Group has completed the installation of seven offgrid smart poles... 


Liquid Intelligent Technologies announces debt repayment, new credit facilities
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Cassava Technologies business Liquid Intelligent Technologies on Thursday announced the full repayment of its rand-based term loan and dollar-based revolving credit facility. In tandem with this... 


Blu Label’s H1 results, excluding Cell C, remain resilient
25th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited Group on Wednesday said it has emerged from the six months ended November 30, 2025, with a simplified structure, stronger capital base and clearer strategic... 


Lindsay Ralphs appointed chairperson designate of Blu Label
24th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed distribution company Blu Label has appointed Lindsay Ralphs independent nonexecutive director and chairperson designate, with effect from February 24. Ralphs's appointment as chairperson... 


Blu Label to report drop in H1 earnings
19th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited Group Limited on Thursday said it expects a more than 100% decline in earnings per share (EPS) and a double-digit slump in headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the... 


MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita and IHS chairperson and CEO Sam Dawish
MTN to buy IHS Towers for about $2.2bn
18th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed MTN Group is increasing its shareholding in IHS Towers to 100% to strengthen and reintegrate its ownership of critical digital infrastructure across Africa. The proposed acquisition,... 


A Telkom store
Telkom maintains momentum in Q3
16th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Telkom on Monday posted earnings and revenue growth during the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, driven by its data-led strategy. Group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation... 


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Cell C delivers maiden results with growth momentum
13th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Cell C’s maiden interim financial results after its listing shows some improvements as the company transitions to its next phase as a financially stronger business following the... 


Low-band spectrum required to tackle the rural connectivity gap, new GSMA report shows
11th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Access to sufficient sub-1 GHz spectrum is one of the most effective tools available to improve rural network coverage, quality and affordability, a new GSMA report shows. The ‘Spectrum and Rural... 


New East Africa fibre highway linking Goma to Mombasa goes live
9th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group on Monday switched on its new 2 000 km fibre route in East Africa, connecting Mombasa, on Kenya’s coast, to Goma in the... 


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