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South African firms' foreign operations could be at risk after xenophobic attacks - CNBC
- South African firms' foreign operations could be at risk after xenophobic attacks CNBC
- Xenophobia: Nigerian Returnees From South Africa Recount Ordeal, Laud Air Peace, MTN, Others Nigerian Entertainment Today
- Xenophobia: Ndoma-Egba warns Nigerians, South African govt Daily Post Nigeria
- Xenophobia hub: South Africa apologises, sends envoys to affected countries Africanews English
- View full coverage on Google News
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:43:00 GMT
South Africa on a slippery slope says new MTN chairman - BusinessTech
South Africa on a slippery slope says new MTN chairman BusinessTech
South Africa is in a precarious state and urgent action is needed to stabilize its finances, according to former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas.
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN launches wholesale fixed LTE - Supersonic first to go live - TechCentral
MTN launches wholesale fixed LTE - Supersonic first to go live TechCentral
MTN South Africa is launching a wholesale fixed-LTE offering to Internet *service* providers, with its own ISP, Supersonic, the first to bring a retail product to ...
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 01:00:00 GMT
MTN and Shoprite Among Firms in Nigeria Facing Xenophobia Backlash - Bloomberg
MTN and Shoprite Among Firms in Nigeria Facing Xenophobia Backlash Bloomberg
Mobile-phone giant MTN Group Ltd. and grocer Shoprite Holdings Ltd. are among South African firms facing a backlash to xenophobic violence in their home ...
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN fined for hiking WhatsApp data bundle price - EWN
MTN fined for hiking WhatsApp data bundle price EWN
The network appeared before Icasa's complaints and compliance committee earlier this year for increasing the price of the bundle to R30.
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 08:56:51 GMT
'I am sorry that men are failing our country' - MTN boss to his employees - News24
'I am sorry that men are failing our country' - MTN boss to his employees News24
MTN SA's CEO Godfrey Motsa has penned a letter to his employees about the scourge of xenophobic violence and the assault on the country's women.
Sat, 07 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN South Africa introduces Made To Share bundles for SMEs - Telecompaper
MTN South Africa introduces Made To Share bundles for SMEs Telecompaper
MTN South Africa has a mobile price plan aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Made To Share enables business owners to manage their data ...
Tue, 17 Sep 2019 08:25:00 GMT
We just found out what the iPhone 11 will cost in South Africa – and it is R1,000 cheaper than the iPhone XR - Business Insider South Africa
We just found out what the iPhone 11 will cost in South Africa – and it is R1,000 cheaper than the iPhone XR Business Insider South Africa
The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max will be available in South Africa on September 27, and pre-orders start today.
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 08:59:36 GMT
MTN fixed-LTE crushes Telkom - MyBroadband
MTN fixed-LTE crushes Telkom MyBroadband
MTN's new fixed-LTE products available through Supersonic crush competing packages from Telkom.
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 07:12:40 GMT
MTN Nigeria shares hit 3-month high after the telecoms company partially reopens - CNBCAfrica.com
MTN Nigeria shares hit 3-month high after the telecoms company partially reopens CNBCAfrica.com
ABUJA (Reuters) – Shares of MTN Nigeria hit a three-month high on Friday after the telecoms company's offices partially reopened following a shutdown due to ...
Fri, 06 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Segments, Trends, Opportunities and Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel | 2019-2023 - Analytics News
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Segments, Trends, Opportunities and Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel | 2019-2023 Analytics News
WiseGuyReports.com “South Africa – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 09:46:29 GMT
MTN CEO Godfrey Motsa lashes out at 'despicable' xenophobia - TechCentral
MTN CEO Godfrey Motsa lashes out at 'despicable' xenophobia TechCentral
Dear colleagues,. There is blood in the streets, the blood of our nation's women and the blood of our brothers and sisters caught up in acts of xenophobia.
Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN’s Rob Shuter: Xenophobic attacks and looting will weigh on investor sentiment - Daily Maverick
MTN’s Rob Shuter: Xenophobic attacks and looting will weigh on investor sentiment Daily Maverick
Rob Shuter, the CEO of telecommunications giant MTN, said the violence will have a 'significant negative implication' for investor sentiment and add another ...
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN launches aggressively priced fixed-LTE plans - TechCentral
MTN launches aggressively priced fixed-LTE plans TechCentral
Just days after news emerged that Cell C was pulling the plug on its wholesale fixed-LTE broadband plans, MTN South Africa has stepped into the breach, ...
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Xenophobia storm hits MTN, Shoprite, Pepkor, Pick n Pay; Nigeria recalls SA envoy; Ramaphosa Tweets for calm - BizNews
Xenophobia storm hits MTN, Shoprite, Pepkor, Pick n Pay; Nigeria recalls SA envoy; Ramaphosa Tweets for calm BizNews
Mobile-phone giant MTN and grocer Shoprite are among South African firms facing a backlash to xenophobic violence in their home country.
Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
African online giant Jumia, part-owned by MTN, has admitted to fraudulent sales - Business Insider South Africa
African online giant Jumia, part-owned by MTN, has admitted to fraudulent sales Business Insider South Africa
Jumia owns Zando in South Africa and was listed on the New York stock exchange earlier this year.
Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell tower battery theft causing mayhem for MTN users across SA | Cape Argus - IOL
Cell tower battery theft causing mayhem for MTN users across SA | Cape Argus IOL
The operation of cellphone networks are being hampered as criminal syndicates targeting cellphone towers to steal their batteries across South Africa.
Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN South Africa Hit With ZAR 5 Mn Fine Over Non-Compliance - WeeTracker Media
MTN South Africa Hit With ZAR 5 Mn Fine Over Non-Compliance WeeTracker Media
Africa's biggest mobile operator MTN has been fined ZAR 5 Mn by Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) for non-compliance.
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN South Africa offers fixed home LTE Wi-Fi bundles - Telecompaper
MTN South Africa offers fixed home LTE Wi-Fi bundles Telecompaper
MTN South Africa has launched a fixed LTE home Wi-Fi 120 GB data deal for ZAR 399 per month or 210 GB for ZAR 599 per month effective 01 ...
Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:50:00 GMT
Nigerian ruling party demands takeover of SA firms, including MTN - TechCentral
Nigerian ruling party demands takeover of SA firms, including MTN TechCentral
Nigeria's ruling party has urged the government to nationalise South African companies operating in the West African nation in retaliation for xenophobic attacks ...
Sat, 07 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
The best iPhone ever comes with the best deals… ever - Daily Maverick
The best iPhone ever comes with the best deals… ever Daily Maverick
The world's most popular phone was fitted with a jetpack and launched into the stratosphere in California this month, as Apple unveiled its latest innovation: the ...
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:30:00 GMT
Two MTN CEOs leaving in September - Fin24
Two MTN CEOs leaving in September Fin24
MTN has announced that two of its CEOs - one in Zambia and one in Cote d'Ivoire - will leave the company end of September.
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Xenophobic attacks: Why the official outrage from Nigeria this time? - African Arguments
Xenophobic attacks: Why the official outrage from Nigeria this time? African Arguments
After repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the Nigerian government response has typically been muted. Why was this time different? A march against ...
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:11:56 GMT
Beware fake LTE resellers in South Africa - MyBroadband
Beware fake LTE resellers in South Africa MyBroadband
Users on the MyBroadband forum recently discovered a local fixed-LTE provider offering “Premium uncapped LTE” for R699 per month.
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:38:01 GMT
MTN nationalisation threat; Sasol delays results (again); No Eskom “haircut”; HK activists want US help - BizNews
MTN nationalisation threat; Sasol delays results (again); No Eskom “haircut”; HK activists want US help BizNews
The fallout from last week's xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals is now affecting some of South Africa's major companies.
Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Heading home: Nigerians fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa determined to start afresh - Pulse Nigeria
Heading home: Nigerians fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa determined to start afresh Pulse Nigeria
Things will never be the same again to a lot of Nigerians who left everything behind in South Africa to return home after the recent spat of xenophobic attacks in ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 08:56:41 GMT
Orlando Stadium to host MTN 8 final - Sport24
Orlando Stadium to host MTN 8 final Sport24
The 2019/20 MTN 8 final will be held at Orlando Stadium in Soweto.
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:42:00 GMT
Nigerians Call For Boycott Of MTN, Shoprite, DSTV - SaharaReporters.com
Nigerians Call For Boycott Of MTN, Shoprite, DSTV SaharaReporters.com
The call was made following the latest vicious attacks on Nigerians and their businesses in South Africa.
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Blue Label shares rally on trading update - TechCentral
Blue Label shares rally on trading update TechCentral
Shares in Blue Label Telecoms enjoyed a rare upswing on Friday, a day after the JSE-listed technology group issued a trading update that showed its core ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 08:52:00 GMT
MTN Fined Millions For Overcharging WhatsApp Bundles - Gadgets Africa
MTN Fined Millions For Overcharging WhatsApp Bundles Gadgets Africa
South African telecommunication company MTN has been fined $342000 by ICASA for non-compliance on WhatsApp bundles pricing.
Sat, 14 Sep 2019 20:28:00 GMT
MTN condemns xenophobia - ITWeb Africa
MTN condemns xenophobia ITWeb Africa
Africa-focused mobile network operator MTN has expressed its condemnation of prejudice and xenophobia amid continued media reports of xenophobic attacks ...
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Big Simjacker vulnerability, and the good news for South African mobile subscribers - MyBroadband
Big Simjacker vulnerability, and the good news for South African mobile subscribers MyBroadband
A new mobile SIM vulnerability allows hackers to “take over” your mobile phone, but there is good news for South Africans.
Sun, 15 Sep 2019 08:19:57 GMT
MTN reveals new premium packages offering more data - BusinessTech
MTN reveals new premium packages offering more data BusinessTech
MTN has launched of new-and-improved premium MTN Sky plans – MTN Sky, MTN Sky VIP and MTN Sky Black – offering unlimited calls, unlimited SMSs and ...
Mon, 26 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Letter from Africa: Nigerian anger over South African xenophobia - BBC News
Letter from Africa: Nigerian anger over South African xenophobia BBC News
Anti-foreigner attacks in South Africa are souring the country's relations with Nigeria.
Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
rain leapfrogs hamstrung competition with R1000-a-month 5G coverage - IOL
rain leapfrogs hamstrung competition with R1000-a-month 5G coverage IOL
Selected customers in rain's 5G coverage area have been invited to be the first to purchase ultra-fast 5G, unlimited internet for only R1000 a month.
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 04:30:00 GMT
MTN Nigeria launches money transfer service - EWN
MTN Nigeria launches money transfer service EWN
Nigeria said last year it would allow telecom companies to provide banking services, aiming to give millions of Nigerians without bank accounts access to mobile ...
Fri, 30 Aug 2019 18:03:03 GMT
Icasa moves on high-spectrum licences - IOL
Icasa moves on high-spectrum licences IOL
JOHANNESBURG - The independent Communications Authority said yesterday that it would issue an information memorandum on the licensing process for the ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 07:41:00 GMT
Entries open for the 2019 editions of the MTN Business App of the Year Awards and the IOT Conference & Awards - ITWeb
Entries open for the 2019 editions of the MTN Business App of the Year Awards and the IOT Conference & Awards ITWeb
2019 sees MTN Business bringing two premier events on the annual ICT calendar together. South African developers wanting to make a mark in the growing ...
Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
WhatsApp is killing regular phone calls in South Africa - MyBroadband
WhatsApp is killing regular phone calls in South Africa MyBroadband
The popularity of VoIP services like WhatsApp has heavily impacted traditional voice income for South African mobile networks. Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, and ...
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:06:39 GMT
MTN Uganda records 30.5% growth in revenue to Shs765bn - Independent
MTN Uganda records 30.5% growth in revenue to Shs765bn Independent
Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | MTN Uganda has recorded a 30.5% growth in revenue to Shs765.32bn for the first six months ending June.30 owed to the ...
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN beefs up security as battery theft threatens network coverage - News24
MTN beefs up security as battery theft threatens network coverage News24
Telecommunications network provider MTN says the continued theft of batteries from its cellphone towers not only costs the company millions to replace them, ...
Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Africa's first 5G network is now live in parts of Johannesburg and Tshwane – here's what you'll pay - Business Insider South Africa
South Africa's first 5G network is now live in parts of Johannesburg and Tshwane – here's what you'll pay Business Insider South Africa
Rain says its 5G network will have speeds around 200 Mbps, compared to the roughly 40 Mbps people can expect on similarly-priced fibre lines.
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:15:22 GMT
Nigerians Revenge By Burning Down South African MTN Company - Modern Ghana
Nigerians Revenge By Burning Down South African MTN Company Modern Ghana
The Nigerian Foreign Ministry announced to evacuate citizens of the country from the Republic of Sou...
Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:47:20 GMT
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (and 10+) contract pricing at Cell C, Vodacom, MTN and Telkom - htxt.africa
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (and 10+) contract pricing at Cell C, Vodacom, MTN and Telkom htxt.africa
We went looking for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 contract pricing so you don't have to.
Fri, 30 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Enough is enough, says Nigeria as relations with SA fracture - Business Day
Enough is enough, says Nigeria as relations with SA fracture Business Day
Already frail diplomatic relations between the SA and Nigerian governments were further strained following days of looting and attacks on foreign nationals and ...
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
New set of Nigerians, some 319 return from South Africa - Anadolu Agency
New set of Nigerians, some 319 return from South Africa Anadolu Agency
LAGOS, Nigeria A new set of 319 Nigerians arrived from South Africa as Abuja and other African nations intensified efforts to save their nationals from worsening ...
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 07:46:25 GMT
Kaitano eyes silverware in South Africa - The Herald
Kaitano eyes silverware in South Africa The Herald
Grace Chingoma Senior Sports Reporter SUPERSPORT United coach Kaitano Tembo is on the verge of winning his first major trophy as a coach in the South ...
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 23:48:00 GMT
MTN Nigeria shares hit an all time low after adjournment of $2 billion lawsuit - The Leader Newspaper Online
MTN Nigeria shares hit an all time low after adjournment of $2 billion lawsuit The Leader Newspaper Online
MTN Nigeria shares dropped on Thursday June 27, 2019 by almost 3%. This came after a court adjourned a case where the government sued the telecom ...
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:44:00 GMT
MTN’s Turbonet Router Gives A Glimpse Into What 5G Might Be Like - Tech Nova GH
MTN’s Turbonet Router Gives A Glimpse Into What 5G Might Be Like Tech Nova GH
The device below is a MTN Turbonet Router. It is an internet device capable of delivering 4G internet speeds to devices connected to it. MTN Turbonet Router.
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 07:39:00 GMT
These TV ads have just been named the best in South Africa - and they include a banned Chicken Licken commercial about colonialism - Business Insider South Africa
These TV ads have just been named the best in South Africa - and they include a banned Chicken Licken commercial about colonialism Business Insider South Africa
The four best adverts include a Nando's advert that joked about an Absa Advert, a banned Chicken Licken advert, and an inebriated man.
Mon, 26 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Telecommunication Market Benefits, Forthcoming Developments, Business Opportunities & Future Investments to 2024 -Maroc Telecom, Orascom Telecom Algerie, Safaricom, Telecom Egypt - Market Segment
Telecommunication Market Benefits, Forthcoming Developments, Business Opportunities & Future Investments to 2024 -Maroc Telecom, Orascom Telecom Algerie, Safaricom, Telecom Egypt Market Segment
“A Telecommunication Market Research Report :- This research report classifies the global Telecommunication market in terms of top players/brands, region, ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 07:32:10 GMT
MTN8 Result: Supersport United 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns – As it happened! - The South African
MTN8 Result: Supersport United 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns – As it happened! The South African
Supersport United and Mamelodi Sundowns played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their MTN8 semifinal tie at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday.
Sun, 01 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Highlands Park icons reminisce on heydays - Sport24
Highlands Park icons reminisce on heydays Sport24
Former Highlanders Park star reminisce about their heydays and celebrate the club's revival. Sy Lerman reports.
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:29:00 GMT
5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Market to Record Stellar CAGR During 2018 – 2025 - Turned News
5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Market to Record Stellar CAGR During 2018 – 2025 Turned News
Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a type of wireless broadband data communication, which is performed between two fixed locations connected through fixed ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 08:48:11 GMT
SingularityU South Africa Summit 2019 full schedule announced - Mann Made - Bizcommunity.com
SingularityU South Africa Summit 2019 full schedule announced - Mann Made Bizcommunity.com
SingularityU South Africa to host over 25 international and local thought leaders bringing together innovators and disruptors from around the world to ...
Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:23:40 GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Africa's debt-ridden Cell C worthless, biggest shareholders say - Yahoo Finance
UPDATE 1-S.Africa's debt-ridden Cell C worthless, biggest shareholders say Yahoo Finance
(Adds Cell C comment). JOHANNESBURG, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Payments company Net1 UEPS Technologies said on Thursday it had written down to zero the ...
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:40:00 GMT
S.Africa's debt-ridden Cell C worthless, biggest shareholders say - Financial Post
S.Africa's debt-ridden Cell C worthless, biggest shareholders say Financial Post
JOHANNESBURG — Payments company Net1 UEPS Technologies said on Thursday it had written down to zero the value of its stake in South Africa's ...
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:41:00 GMT
Google's legal woes abound - ITWeb
Google's legal woes abound ITWeb
The company will pay close to EUR1 billion in a settlement to French authorities, while there's an anti-trust probe into the search giant's dominance.
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 08:36:23 GMT
MTN maintains position as South Africa’s best mobile network - The South African
MTN maintains position as South Africa’s best mobile network The South African
The MyBroadband Network Quality Report is based on results from MyBroadband's Android Speed Test App which were recorded between 1 April 2019 and 30 ...
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN South Africa loses 1.9 million subscribers - TechCentral
MTN South Africa loses 1.9 million subscribers TechCentral
MTN Group's interim financial results for the six months to June 2019 show that its South African business is under pressure as the result of new sector ...
Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN South Africa sees drop in subscribers in tough economy - BusinessTech
MTN South Africa sees drop in subscribers in tough economy BusinessTech
MTN Group on Thursday (8 August) reported financial results for the six months ended June 2019 showing revenue increased by 10.2% and *service* revenue ...
Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Africa to Provide Broadband Spectrum to Smaller Telecom Operators - Bloomberg
South Africa to Provide Broadband Spectrum to Smaller Telecom Operators Bloomberg
Vodacom Group Ltd. and MTN Group Ltd.'s long wait for the auction of new spectrum in their home market of South Africa is set to continue after the government ...
Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Broadband gets a helping hand - Gadget
Broadband gets a helping hand Gadget
This week, MTN made its biggest play yet into the market for fibre connections to homes, but its biggest impact may well be within the home. The mobile ...
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:40:23 GMT
IVORY COAST: MTN and Promusa supermarket join forces to collect e-waste - AFRIK 21
IVORY COAST: MTN and Promusa supermarket join forces to collect e-waste AFRIK 21
MTN's Ivory Coast subsidiary has installed e-Waste boxes in three Ivorian supermarkets to facilitate the collection of electronic waste. This operation is being ...
Fri, 13 Sep 2019 12:08:00 GMT
How to stay up to date with the Rugby World Cup at the office - Channel 24
How to stay up to date with the Rugby World Cup at the office Channel 24
With 18 of the 40 matches in the 2019 Rugby World Cup taking place mid-afternoon during working hours, including two Springbok matches, fans are feeling left ...
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:35:00 GMT
MTN, Vodacom overcharge poor South Africans - Icasa - Quartz
MTN, Vodacom overcharge poor South Africans - Icasa Quartz
Vodacom and MTN used South Africa as a springboard into the rest of the continent, creating a market that turned them into global players. Established as South ...
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom's Cassim turns loss-making unit into golden goose - ITWeb
Vodacom's Cassim turns loss-making unit into golden goose ITWeb
Mariam Cassim, Vodacom's head of financial services, tells ITWeb how she turned the unit into a billion-rand concern in 36 months.
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:35:12 GMT
We are the best network in South Africa: MTN CEO - BusinessTech
We are the best network in South Africa: MTN CEO BusinessTech
MTN Group CEO Rob Shuter says that the group's South African operation has 'turned a corner' with a strong set of results. On Thursday (7 March), MTN ...
Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
MTN created a 1MB 'bundle' and opted in all its customers - because new rules don't allow ruinous out-of-bundle data charges - Business Insider South Africa
MTN created a 1MB 'bundle' and opted in all its customers - because new rules don't allow ruinous out-of-bundle data charges Business Insider South Africa
MTN users can opt out of the new R410-per-gig system that will kick in when their data runs out, but only once it is already active. And it isn't saying what ...
Fri, 10 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN has abandoned plans to opt all its users into a 40c 1MB “bundle” from this week - Business Insider South Africa
MTN has abandoned plans to opt all its users into a 40c 1MB “bundle” from this week Business Insider South Africa
MTN created a one-megabyte "bundle" that would "auto-renew" – and told millions of customers they would be opted into it by default. But on Friday it ...
Fri, 17 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN South Africa service revenue grows, but subscribers fall - BusinessTech
MTN South Africa service revenue grows, but subscribers fall BusinessTech
MTN said in a quarterly update for the period ended March 2019, that subscribers in South Africa declined to 30 million, from 31.19 million in the prior…
Thu, 09 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom, MTN and Rain are preparing for e-SIM cards in SA. Here's how it will work - Business Insider South Africa
Vodacom, MTN and Rain are preparing for e-SIM cards in SA. Here's how it will work Business Insider South Africa
e-SIM cards are built into a device and therefore only needs to be activated.
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN loses nearly 2 million subscribers in six months - IOL
MTN loses nearly 2 million subscribers in six months IOL
JOHANNESBURG – MTN lost almost 2 million subscribers in South Africa in the six months to June and *service* revenue growth slowed by 3.3 percent in a ...
Mon, 12 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom, MTN head-to-head subscriber race intensifies - ITWeb
Vodacom, MTN head-to-head subscriber race intensifies ITWeb
South Africa's two biggest mobile operators, MTN and Vodacom, continue to rake in subscribers and have over 73 million local subscribers between them, and ...
Tue, 21 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Here's why there are suddenly yellow MTN satellite dishes along Cape highways - Business Insider South Africa
Here's why there are suddenly yellow MTN satellite dishes along Cape highways Business Insider South Africa
More than 13% of South Africans have access to satellite television.
Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN fails on user privacy, digital rights in South Africa Nigeria - Quartz at Work
MTN fails on user privacy, digital rights in South Africa Nigeria Quartz at Work
Information is the new currency we trade in today's digital world. That's why there's increasing concern about who has control over our ability to get online, who ...
Fri, 17 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN inks South Africa insurance partnership - Mobile World Live
MTN inks South Africa insurance partnership Mobile World Live
MTN Group signed a deal to offer insurance in South Africa from multinational provider Sanlam through its app and digital sales channels, Business Day ...
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN SA looks to rival cash with mobile money relaunch - TechCentral
MTN SA looks to rival cash with mobile money relaunch TechCentral
MTN South Africa is making “good progress” in its plans to relaunch mobile money services in South Africa, according to group CEO Rob Shuter. The JSE-listed ...
Mon, 12 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN’s boss earns R117,600 a day - BusinessTech
MTN’s boss earns R117,600 a day BusinessTech
MTN has published its integrated annual report for 2018, revealing what the company's top executives earned in the last financial year.
Fri, 29 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Here’s how much MTN & Vodacom charge for data in other countries - EWN
Here’s how much MTN & Vodacom charge for data in other countries EWN
The inquiry by the Competition Commission looked at Vodacom and MTN prices in countries such as Lesotho, Nigeria and Rwanda after South Africans ...
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Naspers and MTN shine in golden six months for South African stocks - BusinessTech
Naspers and MTN shine in golden six months for South African stocks BusinessTech
South African investors have been caught up in a dramatic contrast in the first half of 2019: a stumbling economy, but a stock market that raced to its best…
Sun, 30 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN shuts down 53 cellphone towers in Gauteng due to vandalism, theft - IOL
MTN shuts down 53 cellphone towers in Gauteng due to vandalism, theft IOL
The costly replacement of stolen cellphone tower batteries has forced mobile telecommunications company MTN to shut down 53 towers in Gauteng.
Thu, 15 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
How MTN calculates its contract subscribers in South Africa - MyBroadband
How MTN calculates its contract subscribers in South Africa MyBroadband
MTN South Africa's figures showed that it had 5.9 million postpaid (contract) subscribers and 23.3 million prepaid subscribers.
Tue, 20 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South African telco MTN looks to fintech to diversify - The Africa Report
South African telco MTN looks to fintech to diversify The Africa Report
MTN has announced a partnership with South Africa-based financial services group Sanlam to sell high-end insurance products like life cover and funeral ...
Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
They can’t fight forever: MTN goes where others fear to tread – The Wall Street Journal - BizNews
They can’t fight forever: MTN goes where others fear to tread – The Wall Street Journal BizNews
South Africa's MTN has found success, and trouble, working in some of the world's most unstable regions. 'They cannot fight forever.'
Mon, 12 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN SA's prepaid service revenue down 5.1% - IOL
MTN SA's prepaid service revenue down 5.1% IOL
JOHANNESBURG – The recent Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) regulations for out-of-data bundles has hit MTN South Africa's ...
Fri, 10 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN's master plan to grow South African subscribers - IOL
MTN's master plan to grow South African subscribers IOL
MTN says it is done with losing market share in South Africa despite the competitive market that has seen consumers hit the brakes on spending.
Sun, 10 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
South Africa Ex-Ambassador Seized Over MTN Iran License Win - Bloomberg
South Africa Ex-Ambassador Seized Over MTN Iran License Win Bloomberg
South African police arrested a former ambassador to Iran on corruption charges related to the award of a mobile-phone license to MTN Group Ltd. after it was ...
Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Clickatell helps MTN South Africa launch chat commerce on WhatsApp - africanews
Clickatell helps MTN South Africa launch chat commerce on WhatsApp africanews
MTN South Africa has partnered with global customer engagement company, Clickatell (www.Clickatell.com), to launch MTN Chat, enabling its customers to ...
Tue, 26 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
What you need to know about MTN Nigeria's plans to list shares in Lagos in $6 bln flotation - CNBCAfrica.com
What you need to know about MTN Nigeria's plans to list shares in Lagos in $6 bln flotation CNBCAfrica.com
ABUJA (Reuters) – MTN Nigeria announced plans to float its stock in Lagos on Thursday in a deal valued at $6 billion, following the South African telecoms ...
Wed, 15 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Why Telkom will not yet invest in 5G – and when 5G will be available at Cell C, Vodacom, MTN, and Rain - Business Insider South Africa
Why Telkom will not yet invest in 5G – and when 5G will be available at Cell C, Vodacom, MTN, and Rain Business Insider South Africa
5G promises to be up to be 20 times faster than 4G.
Mon, 06 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN smart feature phone finally available in SA - ITWeb
MTN smart feature phone finally available in SA ITWeb
MTN's Smart S 'smart feature phone' is now available in SA stores, after customs held up its launch by a few weeks.
Tue, 02 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Africa's MTN registers Nigerian business shares before listing - Reuters
South Africa's MTN registers Nigerian business shares before listing Reuters
MTN has registered more than 20 billion shares of its $5 billion Nigerian business before its planned listing of the unit in the West African nation, the South ...
Tue, 07 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN scores a dismal 16% for data security in global accountability index - Daily Maverick
MTN scores a dismal 16% for data security in global accountability index Daily Maverick
Africa's largest telecommunications operator is failing to protect user data and digital rights, according to Ranking Digital Rights' Corporate Accountability Index.
Thu, 23 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Nigerian students demand MTN, MultiChoice leave the country - ITWeb
Nigerian students demand MTN, MultiChoice leave the country ITWeb
South African businesses operating in Nigeria, including MultiChoice and MTN, have been given seven days to leave the West African nation.
Mon, 12 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN is the most valuable brand in SA for 2019 - report - IOL
MTN is the most valuable brand in SA for 2019 - report IOL
The purpose of the South Africa 50 2019 report is to showcase how brands across all sectors in the country compare against ...
Sun, 14 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Data prices could start falling from next month - here's why - Business Insider South Africa
Data prices could start falling from next month - here's why Business Insider South Africa
South Africa has some of the most expensive data in the world.
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN introduces Bundle Bonanza promotion to its new prepaid customers - IOL
MTN introduces Bundle Bonanza promotion to its new prepaid customers IOL
From 16 April 2019, new MTN prepaid customers will now receive integrated bundles when they recharge with R20 or more.
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN is offering users 80GB of data for R299pm in new promo - Memeburn
MTN is offering users 80GB of data for R299pm in new promo Memeburn
If you really need 80GB of mobile data per month (and to be fair, who doesn't?) it might just be worth considering the MTN 80GB Mega Deal.
Thu, 01 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cellphone data rules change this week - here's how it will work at Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Telkom - Business Insider South Africa
Cellphone data rules change this week - here's how it will work at Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Telkom Business Insider South Africa
From the beginning of March, South Africans have to be warned if they use out-of-bundle data, and they will also be able to roll over data.
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom's Cassim turns loss-making unit into golden goose - ITWeb
Vodacom's Cassim turns loss-making unit into golden goose ITWeb
Mariam Cassim, Vodacom's head of financial services, tells ITWeb how she turned the unit into a billion-rand concern in 36 months.
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:35:12 GMT
The best iPhone ever comes with the best deals… ever - Daily Maverick
The best iPhone ever comes with the best deals… ever Daily Maverick
The world's most popular phone was fitted with a jetpack and launched into the stratosphere in California this month, as Apple unveiled its latest innovation: the ...
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:30:00 GMT
iPhone 11: This is what Apple’s flagship phone will cost in South Africa - The South African
iPhone 11: This is what Apple’s flagship phone will cost in South Africa The South African
Update 20 September 2019: The much-anticipated Apple iPhone 11 is hitting our shores soon; 27 September to be exact. A price has now been confirmed.
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:54:33 GMT
Toyota Connected Car Service A Boon For Vodacom South Africa Revenue Growth - Fitch Solutions
Toyota Connected Car Service A Boon For Vodacom South Africa Revenue Growth Fitch Solutions
Vodacom, Toyota and Altron are partnering to launch a connected car *service* in all new Toyota and Lexus models produced in South Africa. This reflects ...
Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom sees SD-WAN as the backbone of digital transformation in SA - Memeburn
Vodacom sees SD-WAN as the backbone of digital transformation in SA Memeburn
While 5G is still firmly on the agenda for Vodacom in 2019, the company's also looking at other budding technologies to expand its business division and push ...
Tue, 17 Sep 2019 11:29:14 GMT
South Africa's first 5G network is now live in parts of Johannesburg and Tshwane – here's what you'll pay - Business Insider South Africa
South Africa's first 5G network is now live in parts of Johannesburg and Tshwane – here's what you'll pay Business Insider South Africa
Rain says its 5G network will have speeds around 200 Mbps, compared to the roughly 40 Mbps people can expect on similarly-priced fibre lines.
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:15:22 GMT
Vodacom South Africa launches new esports hub - Telecompaper
Vodacom South Africa launches new esports hub Telecompaper
Vodacom South Africa said it will be introducing an esports hub at Vodacom World, which is the company's flagship digital mall situated in Midrand, ...
Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:27:00 GMT
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Segments, Trends, Opportunities and Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel | 2019-2023 - Analytics News
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Segments, Trends, Opportunities and Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel | 2019-2023 Analytics News
WiseGuyReports.com “South Africa – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 09:46:29 GMT
South African launch date announced for iPhone 11 - BusinessTech
South African launch date announced for iPhone 11 BusinessTech
The iStore has stated that the iPhone 11 range will be available in South Africa from 27 September 2019. The local retailer will offer the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 ...
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Taxman eyes slice of Vodacom share transfer worth Sh500bn - The Citizen
Taxman eyes slice of Vodacom share transfer worth Sh500bn The Citizen
Dar es Salaam. The taxman is eying a significant income from the Sh499.8 billion sale of Vodacom shares held by Tanzanian tycoon Rostam Aziz in a deal that ...
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 05:48:45 GMT
Vodacom South Africa starts connected car partnership with Toyota, Altron - Telecompaper
Vodacom South Africa starts connected car partnership with Toyota, Altron Telecompaper
Vodacom Business has partnered with Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) and Altron to provide connectivity and Wi-Fi with new Toyota and Lexus models.
Mon, 02 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
The winners from the 21st Sunday Times Top Brands Awards - The Media Online
The winners from the 21st Sunday Times Top Brands Awards The Media Online
Samsung and KOO were announced as South Africa's Overall Favourite Brands, winning the Grand Prix Awards in the Business and Consumer sectors ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 05:20:00 GMT
The South African Police Service has quietly launched a crime-fighting app – which asks for your name and address before you submit tipoffs - Business Insider South Africa
The South African Police Service has quietly launched a crime-fighting app – which asks for your name and address before you submit tipoffs Business Insider South Africa
The My SAPS app, which lists police stations and allows for anonymous tipoffs, quietly appeared in app stores, and it may not be entirely ready for use yet.
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:34:33 GMT
WhatsApp is killing regular phone calls in South Africa - MyBroadband
WhatsApp is killing regular phone calls in South Africa MyBroadband
The popularity of VoIP services like WhatsApp has heavily impacted traditional voice income for South African mobile networks. Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, and ...
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:06:39 GMT
Huawei presents home_coded local indie games at Vodacom rAge 2019 - NAG
Huawei presents home_coded local indie games at Vodacom rAge 2019 NAG
Visitors at Vodacom rAge next weekend can expect to find a curated selection of local-is-lekker-soos-n-krekker indie games at the expo's home_coded booth, ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:09:00 GMT
Vodacom partners with rAge Expo Marketing News - Media Update
Vodacom partners with rAge Expo Marketing News Media Update
Vodacom has announced its partnership with rAge — a gaming, technology and geek culture expo. The South African annual expo will take place from Friday, ...
Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
rain leapfrogs hamstrung competition with R1000-a-month 5G coverage - IOL
rain leapfrogs hamstrung competition with R1000-a-month 5G coverage IOL
Selected customers in rain's 5G coverage area have been invited to be the first to purchase ultra-fast 5G, unlimited internet for only R1000 a month.
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 04:30:00 GMT
Data security the main challenge for businesses - IOL
Data security the main challenge for businesses IOL
Businesses that are changing into the data-driven world cite data security as their most important challenge.
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:30:00 GMT
Evetech and MSI announce Hero Charity Cup and other events for Vodacom rAge 2019 - NAG
Evetech and MSI announce Hero Charity Cup and other events for Vodacom rAge 2019 NAG
Local games hardware distributor Evetech has teamed up with MSI for the Hero Charity Cup, an Apex Legends esports competition featuring 24 of South Africa's ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 11:39:00 GMT
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa name unchanged team for opening game against New Zealand - The Independent
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa name unchanged team for opening game against New Zealand The Independent
Number eight Duane Vermeulen will win his 50th South Africa cap in the Springboks' World Cup opener against New Zealand with Rassie Erasmus naming an ...
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:05:27 GMT
Vodacom and Smart Lab partner to support business startups in new “Vodacom Digital Accelerator” - Africanews English
Vodacom and Smart Lab partner to support business startups in new “Vodacom Digital Accelerator” Africanews English
Leading telecommunication company Vodacom Tanzania Plc (www.Vodacom.co.tz) and Smart Lab have today launched “Vodacom Digital Accelerator,” a ...
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom, Toyota & Altron Netstar working to bring connected cars to Africa - htxt.africa
Vodacom, Toyota & Altron Netstar working to bring connected cars to Africa htxt.africa
Vodacom is looking to extend the range of its connectivity to more than just mobile, as the local firm announced a partnership with Altron Netstar and Toyota to ...
Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom becomes the first South African Telco to make it to the Fortune's 2019 Change the World List of companies - Farmers Review Africa
Vodacom becomes the first South African Telco to make it to the Fortune's 2019 Change the World List of companies Farmers Review Africa
Vodacom is humbled to become the first South African Telco to make it to the Top 25 list of Fortune's 2019 “Change the World” list, which showcases the top 52 ...
Wed, 21 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Implications of Vodacom's Massive Internet Connectivity Investment for other Sectors - RNews
Implications of Vodacom's Massive Internet Connectivity Investment for other Sectors RNews
As it stands, South Africa's internet penetration is still relatively low, clocking in with 32.6 million users within the 58 million population, marking a penetration of ...
Mon, 02 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
iStore SA Announces Local Launch And Trade-In Options For iPhone 11 - Fortress of Solitude
iStore SA Announces Local Launch And Trade-In Options For iPhone 11 Fortress of Solitude
Following the announcement of the three iPhone 11 models, iStore has revealed the South African release date and trade-in options.
Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:37:30 GMT
All new Toyota and Lexus cars sold in South Africa will have WiFi - BusinessTech
All new Toyota and Lexus cars sold in South Africa will have WiFi BusinessTech
Toyota South Africa has partnered with Vodacom Business and Netstar to equip all new Toyota and Lexus vehicles in South Africa with telematics technology,…
Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Fenix International to Launch Off-Grid Solar in Mozambique in partnership with leading operator Vodacom - Africanews English
Fenix International to Launch Off-Grid Solar in Mozambique in partnership with leading operator Vodacom Africanews English
Fenix International (https://www.FenixIntl.com/), a next-generation energy company and subsidiary of ENGIE (https://www.ENGIE.com), opens its sixth market in ...
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 05:51:00 GMT
Vodacom Tanzania, Flickswitch launch a regional first - ITWeb Africa
Vodacom Tanzania, Flickswitch launch a regional first ITWeb Africa
Vodacom Tanzania and South African mobile solution provider Flickswitch have announced the availability of Vodacom SIM Manager, a mobile connectivity ...
Mon, 02 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 – Best contract deals from Vodacom and MTN - MyBroadband
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 – Best contract deals from Vodacom and MTN MyBroadband
We compared some of the best offers from Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, and Telkom for the new Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+.
Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Outlook 2019 – Growth Drivers and Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel and Forecast Analysis to 2023 - Indian Columnist
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Outlook 2019 – Growth Drivers and Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel and Forecast Analysis to 2023 Indian Columnist
WiseGuyReports.com “South Africa – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of ...
Tue, 27 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Dennelind to run Du in Dubai after leaving Telia - Capacity Media
Dennelind to run Du in Dubai after leaving Telia Capacity Media
Johan Dennelind, who resigned as CEO of the Telia group in August, will be the new CEO of Dubai-based Du.
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:39:17 GMT
Springboks name unchanged team to face All Blacks at RWC - The South African
Springboks name unchanged team to face All Blacks at RWC The South African
The Springboks have named an unchanged 23 for the first time since the last Rugby World Cup ahead of their opening match in Japan against NZ.
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:22:30 GMT
Da Vinci expands in Turkey, South Africa and Asia - Broadband TV News
Da Vinci expands in Turkey, South Africa and Asia Broadband TV News
Educational family channel Da Vinci has expanded its global footprint through a number of new carriage deals in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Digiturk, Turkey's ...
Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Business community asks government to do more to end the violence - SowetanLIVE
Business community asks government to do more to end the violence SowetanLIVE
The business community has condemned the xenophobic attacks which have engulfed Gauteng over the past week.
Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
CHEM to set up South Africa's first fuel cell factory in the Dube TradePort - Creamer Media's Engineering News
CHEM to set up South Africa's first fuel cell factory in the Dube TradePort Creamer Media's Engineering News
Taiwanese electric solutions manufacturer CHEM Corporation will build the first fuel cell factory in South Africa. CHEM has established a subsidiary company ...
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Three Bulls off to Europe on short-term contracts - SuperSport
Three Bulls off to Europe on short-term contracts SuperSport
Three Vodacom Bulls players have been confirmed as "medical jokers" and will play for overseas clubs during the Rugby World Cup before returning to undergo ...
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Why the 'Please Call Me' product is worth billions - IOL
Why the 'Please Call Me' product is worth billions IOL
Cape Town - Kenneth Makate, who invented the Please Call Me *service*, says the invention is worth R10 billion. This value has been questioned by some who ...
Fri, 23 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom is pulling in 67,000 customers a day in South Africa as its prices fall – and it says data will keep getting cheaper - Business Insider South Africa
Vodacom is pulling in 67,000 customers a day in South Africa as its prices fall – and it says data will keep getting cheaper Business Insider South Africa
Vodcom reported 608000 new customers on its network in its most recent quarter, while its *service* revenues declined. But the really big drops in data costs will ...
Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Icasa moves on high-spectrum licences - IOL
Icasa moves on high-spectrum licences IOL
JOHANNESBURG - The independent Communications Authority said yesterday that it would issue an information memorandum on the licensing process for the ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 07:41:00 GMT
Wifi now standard on all new Toyota and Lexus models in SA: Here's how it works - Wheels24
Wifi now standard on all new Toyota and Lexus models in SA: Here's how it works Wheels24
Toyota South Africa, in collaboration with partners Altron and Vodacom Business, has announced a roll-out of connectivity features and in-car Wi-Fi for all new ...
Fri, 30 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom South Africa sees subscriber and data revenue boost - BusinessTech
Vodacom South Africa sees subscriber and data revenue boost BusinessTech
Vodacom on Monday published its preliminary results for the year ended 2019, showing a 5% increase in group *service* revenue to R74.2 billion, while group ...
Mon, 13 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Meet your Rugby World Cup 2019 Springbok squad - HeraldLIVE
Meet your Rugby World Cup 2019 Springbok squad HeraldLIVE
The Springboks will he hoping to make it a lucky number three when they compete in the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, starting September 20.
Tue, 27 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
S.Africa's debt-ridden Cell C worthless, biggest shareholders say - Yahoo Finance
S.Africa's debt-ridden Cell C worthless, biggest shareholders say Yahoo Finance
Payments company Net1 UEPS Technologies said on Thursday it had written down to zero the value of its stake in South Africa's third-largest mobile network, ...
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:43:00 GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Africa's debt-ridden Cell C worthless, biggest shareholders say - Reuters
UPDATE 1-S.Africa's debt-ridden Cell C worthless, biggest shareholders say Reuters
(Adds Cell C comment). JOHANNESBURG, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Payments company Net1 UEPS Technologies said on Thursday it had written down to zero the ...
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:41:00 GMT
Prepare for a fight over South Africa’s 5G “golden band” - MyBroadband
Prepare for a fight over South Africa’s 5G “golden band” MyBroadband
Spectrum allocation for new wireless technologies has always progressed slowly in South Africa, but this has not stopped local networks from competing ...
Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
UPDATE 1-South Africa's Vodacom to sell some operations in five African markets - Reuters
UPDATE 1-South Africa's Vodacom to sell some operations in five African markets Reuters
(Adds more details). June 21 (Reuters) - South African mobile phone operator Vodacom Group Ltd said on Friday it had entered into agreements to sell some of ...
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Fuel cells offer emission-free electricity in decarbonising world - Creamer Media's Engineering News
Fuel cells offer emission-free electricity in decarbonising world Creamer Media's Engineering News
Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, which use platinum catalysts, are the consensus fuel cells of choice for road transport because of their low ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 07:05:00 GMT
Fenix Mozambique inaugurates Nampula branch in collaboration with FUNAE and DStv - Africanews English
Fenix Mozambique inaugurates Nampula branch in collaboration with FUNAE and DStv Africanews English
ENGIE Fenix Moçambique Lda. inaugurated their Nampula branch today in collaboration with the rural electrification body FUNAE and market-leading satellite ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 05:44:00 GMT
Vodacom service revenue declines in South Africa - BusinessTech
Vodacom service revenue declines in South Africa BusinessTech
Vodacom on Thursday (24 January) reported a decline in *service* revenue for its South African operations in a trading update for the quarter ended December ...
Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom wants to turn off its 2G service in South Africa - BusinessTech
Vodacom wants to turn off its 2G service in South Africa BusinessTech
A lack of spectrum available to South African mobile networks forces them to optimise and 're-farm' their existing resources to improve their offerings, and the…
Fri, 16 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Resilient brands defy macroeconomic challenges in the 2019 BrandZ Top 30 Most Valuable SA Brands - Kantar - Bizcommunity.com
Resilient brands defy macroeconomic challenges in the 2019 BrandZ Top 30 Most Valuable SA Brands - Kantar Bizcommunity.com
The combined value of the brands in the BrandZ Top 30 Most Valuable South African Brands ranking, released today by WPP and Kantar and now in its second ...
Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sharks vs Bulls derby to kick off 2020 Super Rugby season in South Africa - IOL
Sharks vs Bulls derby to kick off 2020 Super Rugby season in South Africa IOL
The Sharks will open the 2020 Super Rugby season in SA against the Bulls at Jonsson Kings Park in Durban.
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
The cost of insuring your tech in South Africa - MyBroadband
The cost of insuring your tech in South Africa MyBroadband
The need to insure digital devices has increased as technology becomes an increasingly important part of our lives. Most people have multiple devices, ...
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN, Vodacom overcharge poor South Africans - Icasa - Quartz
MTN, Vodacom overcharge poor South Africans - Icasa Quartz
Vodacom and MTN used South Africa as a springboard into the rest of the continent, creating a market that turned them into global players. Established as South ...
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Africa to Provide Broadband Spectrum to Smaller Telecom Operators - Bloomberg
South Africa to Provide Broadband Spectrum to Smaller Telecom Operators Bloomberg
Vodacom Group Ltd. and MTN Group Ltd.'s long wait for the auction of new spectrum in their home market of South Africa is set to continue after the government ...
Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Get Your iPhone 11 in South Africa up to R330 Less Per Month When Trading in Older Device at iStore - GLITCHED
Get Your iPhone 11 in South Africa up to R330 Less Per Month When Trading in Older Device at iStore GLITCHED
iStore announced that users can trade-in their older iPhone devices towards discount on a new or upgraded iPhone 11 contract in South Africa.
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 08:48:58 GMT
Data prices could start falling from next month - here's why - Business Insider South Africa
Data prices could start falling from next month - here's why Business Insider South Africa
South Africa has some of the most expensive data in the world.
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom clamped down on the 'content fraud' that makes airtime disappear – and lost almost half the money it was making from content subscriptions - Business Insider South Africa
Vodacom clamped down on the 'content fraud' that makes airtime disappear – and lost almost half the money it was making from content subscriptions Business Insider South Africa
Vodacom says it took a big knock in "WASP revenue" because of stringent policies about *content* fraud, after years of complaints.
Fri, 14 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Some 10 million South Africans are now borrowing airtime and data from Vodacom – and paying up to 60% extra - Business Insider South Africa
Some 10 million South Africans are now borrowing airtime and data from Vodacom – and paying up to 60% extra Business Insider South Africa
Vodacom says it now has just under 10 million users of its Airtime Advance *service*, a use-now-pay-later scheme for airtime and data. Airtime Advance is an ...
Tue, 14 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Big Simjacker vulnerability, and the good news for South African mobile subscribers - MyBroadband
Big Simjacker vulnerability, and the good news for South African mobile subscribers MyBroadband
A new mobile SIM vulnerability allows hackers to “take over” your mobile phone, but there is good news for South Africans.
Sun, 15 Sep 2019 08:19:57 GMT
Vodacom backtracks after outrage: It will now roll over data for free - Business Insider South Africa
Vodacom backtracks after outrage: It will now roll over data for free Business Insider South Africa
Vodacom was going to be the only mobile operator to charge for data rollovers to the next month.
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom keeps changing the reason it claims to be SA's best network – and an advertising regulator is getting tired of its games - Business Insider South Africa
Vodacom keeps changing the reason it claims to be SA's best network – and an advertising regulator is getting tired of its games Business Insider South Africa
The appeals committee of SA's advertising regulator says Vodacom shouldn't be claiming to be the best cellphone network in the land anymore, as MTN ...
Thu, 09 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
WhatsApp is killing SMS in South Africa - MyBroadband
WhatsApp is killing SMS in South Africa MyBroadband
South Africans have flocked to messaging apps due to the much cheaper cost of communication compared to legacy technologies like SMS. Platforms that were ...
Sun, 01 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom, MTN head-to-head subscriber race intensifies - ITWeb
Vodacom, MTN head-to-head subscriber race intensifies ITWeb
South Africa's two biggest mobile operators, MTN and Vodacom, continue to rake in subscribers and have over 73 million local subscribers between them, and ...
Tue, 21 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom to invest more than $589 million on South Africa network this year - Reuters UK
Vodacom to invest more than $589 million on South Africa network this year Reuters UK
South African mobile phone operator Vodacom Group will spend more than 9 billion rand (487.1 million pounds) this year on network enhancements particularly ...
Thu, 15 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom, MTN and Rain are preparing for e-SIM cards in SA. Here's how it will work - Business Insider South Africa
Vodacom, MTN and Rain are preparing for e-SIM cards in SA. Here's how it will work Business Insider South Africa
e-SIM cards are built into a device and therefore only needs to be activated.
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom benefits from global portfolio - IOL
Vodacom benefits from global portfolio IOL
Vodacom benefited from the strong performance of its international portfolio, despite hurting on data regulations at home in the June quarter.
Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MyBroadband Conference 2019 – Where South Africa’s top ICT companies meet - MyBroadband
MyBroadband Conference 2019 – Where South Africa’s top ICT companies meet MyBroadband
The 2019 MyBroadband Conference and Expo takes place on 17 October, hosting South Africa's top ICT companies and 3,000 ICT executives and ...
Tue, 17 Sep 2019 09:37:40 GMT
Vodacom, MTN made to wait for new spectrum as SA targets smaller firms - Fin24
Vodacom, MTN made to wait for new spectrum as SA targets smaller firms Fin24
Vodacom and MTN's long wait for the auction of new spectrum in South Africa is set to continue after the government made clear the priority is to increase ...
Sat, 27 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Here’s how much MTN & Vodacom charge for data in other countries - EWN
Here’s how much MTN & Vodacom charge for data in other countries EWN
The inquiry by the Competition Commission looked at Vodacom and MTN prices in countries such as Lesotho, Nigeria and Rwanda after South Africans ...
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Consumers 'highly unsatisfied' with Vodacom and others - Moneyweb.co.za
Consumers 'highly unsatisfied' with Vodacom and others Moneyweb.co.za
For the price of a few cups of coffee a month purchase a membership. Get instant access to all our tools and *content* for only R63/month or R630/year.
Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom Closes South Africa Stores Amid ‘Please Call Me’ Protest - Bloomberg
Vodacom Closes South Africa Stores Amid ‘Please Call Me’ Protest Bloomberg
Vodacom Group Ltd. closed some South African stores on Thursday as protests intensify over the level of compensation the mobile-phone company is prepared ...
Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
#Vodacom shutdown looming over Please Call Me non-payment | The Star - Independent Online
#Vodacom shutdown looming over Please Call Me non-payment | The Star Independent Online
Giant network provider Vodacom is facing the wrath of customers and citizens over its long battle with former employee Nkosana Makate, who invented the ...
Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom did not put R2 billion back into our pockets, as its CEO claimed this week - Fin24
Vodacom did not put R2 billion back into our pockets, as its CEO claimed this week Fin24
You've got to hand it to the Vodacom spin machine: they really outdid themselves this week, writes Ferial Haffajee.
Fri, 17 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
You can now transfer your cellphone data to other people for free - except if you're with Vodacom - Business Insider South Africa
You can now transfer your cellphone data to other people for free - except if you're with Vodacom Business Insider South Africa
It also charges the most for out-of-bundle data usage.
Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
The best mobile networks in South Africa: MTN vs Vodacom vs Cell C vs Telkom vs Rain - BusinessTech
The best mobile networks in South Africa: MTN vs Vodacom vs Cell C vs Telkom vs Rain BusinessTech
MyBroadband Insights has released its Q1 2019 Mobile Network Quality Report, which shows that MTN has the best mobile network in South Africa. The report ...
Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom goes big on cloud with AWS partnership - ITWeb
Vodacom goes big on cloud with AWS partnership ITWeb
Vodacom has announced a strategic partnership with cloud giant Amazon Web Services (AWS), which will see Vodacom become both a customer of AWS and a ...
Tue, 14 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cellphone data rules change this week - here's how it will work at Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Telkom - Business Insider South Africa
Cellphone data rules change this week - here's how it will work at Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Telkom Business Insider South Africa
From the beginning of March, South Africans have to be warned if they use out-of-bundle data, and they will also be able to roll over data.
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Please Call Me ‘inventor’ wants Vodacom to pay him R10 billion - BusinessTech
Please Call Me ‘inventor’ wants Vodacom to pay him R10 billion BusinessTech
The legal battle between Kenneth Makate and Vodacom over compensation for his Please Call Me idea has taken another turn with Makate demanding far more ...
Mon, 19 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Mobile market share 2019: Vodacom vs MTN vs Cell C vs Telkom - BusinessTech
Mobile market share 2019: Vodacom vs MTN vs Cell C vs Telkom BusinessTech
Telkom has reported adding 4.5 million subscribers to its mobile network in the past year – shaking up the mobile market share landscape in South Africa.
Tue, 28 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Yes, SA data is more expensive than it needs to be, Vodacom says – and it is all government's fault - Business Insider South Africa
Yes, SA data is more expensive than it needs to be, Vodacom says – and it is all government's fault Business Insider South Africa
Vodacom said it “needlessly” had to build more towers to expand its 4G network. Consumers end up paying for that via higher prices.
Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom to tackle ruling on data - IOL
Vodacom to tackle ruling on data IOL
DURBAN – Mobile operator Vodacom has hinted that it could challenge the Competition Commission's ruling on data prices, charging that it was planning to ...
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Africans do not love Vodacom. Cell C has the best service - BrandsEye SA - 702
South Africans do not love Vodacom. Cell C has the best service - BrandsEye SA 702
South Africans on social media are hating on Vodacom and quitting the network, says Nic Ray of BrandsEye SA.
Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom South Africa launches big data deal - Telecompaper
Vodacom South Africa launches big data deal Telecompaper
Vodacom South Africa has launched its latest 'Red Hot Dealz', offering discounts on large data bundles on a 24-month contract. An 80GB package, consisting of ...
Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Government warned over wireless plan | Weekend Argus - IOL
Government warned over wireless plan | Weekend Argus IOL
Cape Town - The government has been cautioned to be circumspect in the allocation of the wireless open access network - if it wants to achieve economic ...
Sun, 01 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom, Safaricom take over M-Pesa brand - ITWeb
Vodacom, Safaricom take over M-Pesa brand ITWeb
Vodacom and Safaricom are in the process of buying the M-Pesa brand from parent company Vodafone, in a deal reportedly worth over R190 million. Vodacom ...
Fri, 24 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Africa: Vast Networks' Wi-Fi offload trial with Vodacom 'faster than cellular' - Wi-Fi NOW News
South Africa: Vast Networks' Wi-Fi offload trial with Vodacom 'faster than cellular' Wi-Fi NOW News
By Claus Hetting, Wi-Fi NOW CEO & Chairman. South Africa's Vast Networks has been operating a trial Wi-Fi offload *service* for the country's largest MNO ...
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom, Vodacom plan $13 million purchase of M-Pesa rights from Vodafone - Reuters
Safaricom, Vodacom plan $13 million purchase of M-Pesa rights from Vodafone Reuters
Kenya's Safaricom will start a joint venture with Vodacom to acquire the intellectual property rights to the popular M-Pesa mobile financial services platform from ...
Thu, 23 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom quietly launched a mobile gaming platform – and would like you to pay R100 a month to play games you can get for free - Business Insider South Africa
Vodacom quietly launched a mobile gaming platform – and would like you to pay R100 a month to play games you can get for free Business Insider South Africa
News analysis. Vodacom Playinc. Vodacom has – very quietly – launched a new gaming *service*: Playinc.com. If you stumbled across it by accident you wouldn't ...
Thu, 16 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom CEO scores R38 million payday after challenging year - BusinessTech
Vodacom CEO scores R38 million payday after challenging year BusinessTech
Vodacom has published its integrated report for its latest financial year, ended March 2019, detailing what its top executives got paid. For its full year results, the ...
Fri, 14 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Africa’s best mobile network: Vodacom vs MTN vs Cell C vs Telkom vs Rain - BusinessTech
South Africa’s best mobile network: Vodacom vs MTN vs Cell C vs Telkom vs Rain BusinessTech
MyBroadband Insights has released its Q2 2019 Mobile Network Quality Report, showing which company has the best mobile network in South Africa.
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Report names Vodacom, MTN as top brands - ITWeb
Report names Vodacom, MTN as top brands ITWeb
MTN and Vodacom have claimed the top two positions in the Brand Finance South Africa 50 2019 as the most valuable and strongest South African brands.
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
How much money MTN, Vodacom and Telkom’s bosses earn each day - BusinessTech
How much money MTN, Vodacom and Telkom’s bosses earn each day BusinessTech
Telkom has published its annual report for the 2019 financial year revealing how much its chief executive officer (CEO) was paid.
Sun, 28 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom has a growing battery theft and vandalism problem - BusinessTech
Vodacom has a growing battery theft and vandalism problem BusinessTech
Vodacom says it continues to lose hundreds of millions of rand each year to vandalism and battery theft.
Thu, 15 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
5 reasons #PleaseCallMe inventor believes Vodacom owes him R10bn - Fin24
5 reasons #PleaseCallMe inventor believes Vodacom owes him R10bn Fin24
Please Call Me inventor Nkosana Makate wants the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to review and set aside Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub's decision in ...
Tue, 20 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
No reason 5G spectrum can't be allocated now: Vodacom - TechCentral
No reason 5G spectrum can't be allocated now: Vodacom TechCentral
Vodacom said on Thursday that there is no reason to delay the licensing of 5G spectrum in South Africa, arguing that its urgent allocation is needed if South ...
Thu, 15 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Lesufi, Vodacom advance efforts to promote digital school management - IOL
Lesufi, Vodacom advance efforts to promote digital school management IOL
Gauteng MEC for education and youth development Panyaza Lesufi, together with Vodacom, on Wednesday handed over upgraded ...
Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
All set for non-geographic number porting - ITWeb
All set for non-geographic number porting ITWeb
Competition in the telecoms sector is expected to intensify as corporates prepare for ICASA's imminent introduction of non-geographic number porting.
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom launches eSIM support - BusinessTech
Vodacom launches eSIM support BusinessTech
Vodacom has officially launched support for eSIM devices in South Africa, allowing users with eSIM-enabled devices to connect to the Vodacom network.
Tue, 12 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodafone-owned Vodacom's My Muze app takes on Spotify in South Africa with 1m downloads - Music Business Worldwide
Vodafone-owned Vodacom's My Muze app takes on Spotify in South Africa with 1m downloads Music Business Worldwide
South Africa-based music streaming app My Muze has been downloaded 1 million times since launch in April, taking on the likes of Spotify and Apple Music in ...
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Segments, Trends, Opportunities and Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel | 2019-2023 - Analytics News
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Segments, Trends, Opportunities and Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel | 2019-2023 Analytics News
WiseGuyReports.com “South Africa – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 09:46:29 GMT
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Outlook 2019 – Growth Drivers and Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel and Forecast Analysis to 2023 - Indian Columnist
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Outlook 2019 – Growth Drivers and Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel and Forecast Analysis to 2023 Indian Columnist
WiseGuyReports.com “South Africa – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of ...
Tue, 27 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Africa's Mobile Market 2019-2023: Infrastructure, Operators, Broadband, Statistics - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire
South Africa's Mobile Market 2019-2023: Infrastructure, Operators, Broadband, Statistics - ResearchAndMarkets.com Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "South Africa - Mobile Infrastructure, Operators and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to ...
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
From Heita to Telkom - MyBroadband
From Heita to Telkom MyBroadband
The Telkom Mobile brand was discontinued in October 2014 – this was its journey from inception.
Fri, 16 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT
South African Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Report, 2019 - Telkom Signs Roaming and Facilities Leasing Agreement with MTN - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire
South African Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Report, 2019 - Telkom Signs Roaming and Facilities Leasing Agreement with MTN - ResearchAndMarkets.com Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "South Africa - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to ...
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Heita, it's 8ta | Business - Mail & Guardian Online
Heita, it's 8ta | Business Mail & Guardian Online
As of Monday South Africa will have a fourth mobile operator and it means business. The new operator, which has been dubbed “8ta”, is the mobile arm of South ...
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:00:00 GMT
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Research 2019-2023 Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel - Rapid News Network
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Research 2019-2023 Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel Rapid News Network
WiseGuyReports.com “South Africa – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of ...
Tue, 27 Aug 2019 09:58:45 GMT
Telkom has launched a WhatsApp bundle for R15 - Independent Online
Telkom has launched a WhatsApp bundle for R15 Independent Online
CAPE TOWN - Telkom has launched a 1GB WhatsApp bundle for R15, where the data lasts for 30 days and can only be used on the messaging platform.
Tue, 10 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
8ta to rebrand as Telkom Mobile - MyBroadband
8ta to rebrand as Telkom Mobile MyBroadband
Telkom is planning to rebrand 8ta as Telkom Mobile, partly because of Telkom's strong convergence strategy. In an e-mail to staff Telkom Mobile MD Attila Vitai ...
Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT
Telkom fires up 8ta contracts | News - Mail & Guardian Online
Telkom fires up 8ta contracts | News Mail & Guardian Online
Telkom's new mobile business, 8ta, is stepping up the fight with rivals Vodacom, MTN and Cell C with the launch this week of five contract packages, all offering ...
Tue, 09 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT
8·ta re-brands Telkom Hillbrow Tower - IT News Africa
8·ta re-brands Telkom Hillbrow Tower IT News Africa
8·ta, South Africa's fourth mobile operator is increasing its brand equity and awareness in and around Johannesburg, South Africa with the latest exercise being.
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT
Test your knowledge about Telkom - MyBroadband
Test your knowledge about Telkom MyBroadband
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about Telkom.
Fri, 01 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMT
8ta prepaid data prices versus Vodacom, MTN and Cell C - MyBroadband
8ta prepaid data prices versus Vodacom, MTN and Cell C MyBroadband
8ta recently slashed their prepaid data bundle prices. This is how 8ta's prices compares with Vodacom, MTN and Cell C's rates.
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT
Take this quiz to test your South African mobile knowledge - MyBroadband
Take this quiz to test your South African mobile knowledge MyBroadband
Do you know a lot about Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, and Telkom? Take this quiz and find out.
Fri, 21 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Advertising spat reveals new Vodacom slogan? - TechCentral
Advertising spat reveals new Vodacom slogan? TechCentral
A dispute lodged by the UK's Vodafone at the Advertising Standards Authority appears to have inadvertently provided insights into Vodacom's plans to rebrand ...
Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT
Telkom Mobile resorting to fraud to get subscribers? iLIVE - Times LIVE
Telkom Mobile resorting to fraud to get subscribers? iLIVE Times LIVE
I just found out today that Telkom Mobile's 8.ta cellular network provider has a fraudulent account opened in my name complete with my ID number and ...
Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT
SA's debt-ridden Cell C worthless, biggest shareholders say - Moneyweb.co.za
- SA's debt-ridden Cell C worthless, biggest shareholders say Moneyweb.co.za
- Cell C now valued at zero Fin24
- UPDATE 1-S.Africa's debt-ridden Cell C worthless, biggest shareholders say Reuters
- Net1 to record non-cash fair value write-down of Cell C investment as of June 30, 2019 StreetInsider.com
- View full coverage on Google News
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:08:36 GMT
Cell C ran into network issues a month after it defaulted on debt - but the struggling company says the problem is already fixed - Business Insider South Africa
Cell C ran into network issues a month after it defaulted on debt - but the struggling company says the problem is already fixed Business Insider South Africa
Technology analyst Arthur Goldstuck previously said users should only start worrying about Cell C when they struggle to connect to the network.
Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:35:24 GMT
Cell C responds to ratings downgrade - BusinessTech
Cell C responds to ratings downgrade BusinessTech
S&P Global on Thursday (22 August) published a report downgrading Cell C to D (Default), while its rating of Cell C's senior secured bonds are now rated at ...
Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C is now officially in default on its debt – here's why customers probably don't need to worry just quite yet - Business Insider South Africa
Cell C is now officially in default on its debt – here's why customers probably don't need to worry just quite yet Business Insider South Africa
The operator said it intentionally cut payments to its lenders in a bid to recapitalise the business.
Fri, 23 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C denies switching off parts of its network - MyBroadband
Cell C denies switching off parts of its network MyBroadband
Industry speculation suggests that Cell C is switching off parts of its network to save costs, but the company disputes this information.
Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN launches aggressively priced fixed-LTE plans - TechCentral
MTN launches aggressively priced fixed-LTE plans TechCentral
Just days after news emerged that Cell C was pulling the plug on its wholesale fixed-LTE broadband plans, MTN South Africa has stepped into the breach, ...
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
5 important things happening in South Africa today - BusinessTech
5 important things happening in South Africa today BusinessTech
Finance minister Tito Mboweni's 77-page economic plan has received over 700 submissions, and was subject to a special cabinet meeting on Thursday where it ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 05:20:21 GMT
Net 1 reschedules Q4 results due to Cell C deal delay - Fin24
Net 1 reschedules Q4 results due to Cell C deal delay Fin24
Net 1 is rescheduling the release of its audited results in order to allow more time for clarification in respect of proposed transactions at Cell C.
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
JSE threatens threatens to de-list Blue Label over financial results delay - Fin24
JSE threatens threatens to de-list Blue Label over financial results delay Fin24
The JSE has threatened to suspend Blue Label Telecoms shares as the company has failed to release its provisional financial results as required.
Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:52:00 GMT
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Segments, Trends, Opportunities and Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel | 2019-2023 - Analytics News
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Segments, Trends, Opportunities and Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel | 2019-2023 Analytics News
WiseGuyReports.com “South Africa – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 09:46:29 GMT
South African bank starts selling smartphones - TelecomTV
South African bank starts selling smartphones TelecomTV
Standard Bank adds handset financing to its MVNO serviceAims to free customers from MNO lock-inSome bank MVNOs have built reasonable market shares in ...
Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (and 10+) contract pricing at Cell C, Vodacom, MTN and Telkom - htxt.africa
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (and 10+) contract pricing at Cell C, Vodacom, MTN and Telkom htxt.africa
We went looking for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 contract pricing so you don't have to.
Fri, 30 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN launches wholesale fixed LTE - Supersonic first to go live - TechCentral
MTN launches wholesale fixed LTE - Supersonic first to go live TechCentral
MTN South Africa is launching a wholesale fixed-LTE offering to Internet *service* providers, with its own ISP, Supersonic, the first to bring a retail product to ...
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 01:00:00 GMT
WhatsApp is killing regular phone calls in South Africa - MyBroadband
WhatsApp is killing regular phone calls in South Africa MyBroadband
The popularity of VoIP services like WhatsApp has heavily impacted traditional voice income for South African mobile networks. Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, and ...
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:06:39 GMT
South Africa's first 5G network is now live in parts of Johannesburg and Tshwane – here's what you'll pay - Business Insider South Africa
South Africa's first 5G network is now live in parts of Johannesburg and Tshwane – here's what you'll pay Business Insider South Africa
Rain says its 5G network will have speeds around 200 Mbps, compared to the roughly 40 Mbps people can expect on similarly-priced fibre lines.
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:15:22 GMT
MTN fixed-LTE crushes Telkom - MyBroadband
MTN fixed-LTE crushes Telkom MyBroadband
MTN's new fixed-LTE products available through Supersonic crush competing packages from Telkom.
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 07:12:40 GMT
Cell C temporarily suspends channels on video-streaming service - IT News Africa
Cell C temporarily suspends channels on video-streaming service IT News Africa
South African network provider, Cell C announced on Tuesday, 3 September 2019, that it has temporarily suspended linear channels from its video streaming.
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C`s `TAGTWD` campaign celebrates SA women leaders - Media Update
Cell C`s `TAGTWD` campaign celebrates SA women leaders Media Update
With a 43.8% female representation in the workforce, Cells C is celebrating its 'Take a Girl Child to Work Day®' initiative as it draws to an end for this year.
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa name unchanged team for opening game against New Zealand - The Independent
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa name unchanged team for opening game against New Zealand The Independent
Number eight Duane Vermeulen will win his 50th South Africa cap in the Springboks' World Cup opener against New Zealand with Rassie Erasmus naming an ...
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:05:27 GMT
Blue Label shares rally on trading update - TechCentral
Blue Label shares rally on trading update TechCentral
Shares in Blue Label Telecoms enjoyed a rare upswing on Friday, a day after the JSE-listed technology group issued a trading update that showed its core ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 08:52:00 GMT
Beware fake LTE resellers in South Africa - MyBroadband
Beware fake LTE resellers in South Africa MyBroadband
Users on the MyBroadband forum recently discovered a local fixed-LTE provider offering “Premium uncapped LTE” for R699 per month.
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:38:01 GMT
South African Mobile Firm Cell C Seeks Debt Payment Delay - Bloomberg
South African Mobile Firm Cell C Seeks Debt Payment Delay Bloomberg
South African wireless carrier Cell C Pty Ltd. has begun talks to delay debt payments and hired consultants to probe its business practices and advise on a ...
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
What's needed to save Cell C - TechCentral
What's needed to save Cell C TechCentral
Regulators, including Icasa and the Competition Commission, may have to be pragmatic and lenient about a looming expanded tie-up between Cell C and MTN ...
Tue, 13 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
WhatsApp is killing SMS in South Africa - MyBroadband
WhatsApp is killing SMS in South Africa MyBroadband
South Africans have flocked to messaging apps due to the much cheaper cost of communication compared to legacy technologies like SMS. Platforms that were ...
Sun, 01 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Crisis-hit Cell C owes MTN almost R400 million – and MTN is losing hope of getting the money back - Business Insider South Africa
Crisis-hit Cell C owes MTN almost R400 million – and MTN is losing hope of getting the money back Business Insider South Africa
MTN's share price tanked on Thursday as the market digested its results.
Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Is Blue Label Telecoms Headed for Delisting on the JSE? - Techfinancials.co.za
Is Blue Label Telecoms Headed for Delisting on the JSE? Techfinancials.co.za
Not so long ago Blue Label Telecoms was one of the darlings of the JSE, with its share price showing no signs of slowing down. Blue Label Telecoms listed on ...
Fri, 23 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
7 things you need to know - IOL
7 things you need to know IOL
We take a look at the latest business news this morning and top stories from our newsrooms across SA, Africa, and the world.
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 08:49:00 GMT
Cell C owes MTN R400 million - BusinessTech
Cell C owes MTN R400 million BusinessTech
Cell C is struggling to pay its bills for roaming on MTN's network, according to financial data from MTN's interim results for the period ended 30 June…
Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Springboks name unchanged team to face All Blacks at RWC - The South African
Springboks name unchanged team to face All Blacks at RWC The South African
The Springboks have named an unchanged 23 for the first time since the last Rugby World Cup ahead of their opening match in Japan against NZ.
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:22:30 GMT
Cell C plans postponement of its debt payments - IOL
Cell C plans postponement of its debt payments IOL
Cell C has embarked on an extensive restructuring programme that includes the postponement of its debt payments.
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Six South African Print Ads That Won Big At The Loeries - 2oceansvibe News
Six South African Print Ads That Won Big At The Loeries 2oceansvibe News
Take a minute to appreciate the Loerie Awards' selection of some of the best print adverts in South Africa right now.
Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C deepens roaming deal with MTN - TechCentral
Cell C deepens roaming deal with MTN TechCentral
Financially strained telecommunications operator Cell C said on Wednesday that it has finalised a term sheet for a further national roaming agreement with rival ...
Wed, 07 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Wow, Cell C's Financial Woes Are Even Worse Than We Thought - 2oceansvibe News
Wow, Cell C's Financial Woes Are Even Worse Than We Thought 2oceansvibe News
Insiders have spoken out about Cell C's severe financial challenges, and it doesn't look good at all for the *service* provider.
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Outlook 2019 – Growth Drivers and Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel and Forecast Analysis to 2023 - Indian Columnist
South Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Outlook 2019 – Growth Drivers and Industry Key Players – Vodacom, MTN; Cell C; Telkom; Virgin Mobile; Neotel and Forecast Analysis to 2023 Indian Columnist
WiseGuyReports.com “South Africa – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of ...
Tue, 27 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
We’re up to date with all payments to MTN: Cell C - BusinessTech
We’re up to date with all payments to MTN: Cell C BusinessTech
Cell C says that it does not owe MTN almost R400 million. On Thursday (8 August), MTN reported its financial results for the six months ended June 2019, ...
Fri, 09 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C appoints interim CEO - BusinessTech
Cell C appoints interim CEO BusinessTech
Douglas Craigie Stevenson has been appointed as the interim Cell C CEO.
Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
South Africa’s best mobile network: Vodacom vs MTN vs Cell C vs Telkom vs Rain - BusinessTech
South Africa’s best mobile network: Vodacom vs MTN vs Cell C vs Telkom vs Rain BusinessTech
MyBroadband Insights has released its Q2 2019 Mobile Network Quality Report, showing which company has the best mobile network in South Africa.
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Looks Like Cell C Is In Serious Financial Trouble - 2oceansvibe News
Looks Like Cell C Is In Serious Financial Trouble 2oceansvibe News
Cell C is in major financial trouble, which has forced the mobile *service* provider to consider drastic measures to save the company.
Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Mobile market share 2019: Vodacom vs MTN vs Cell C vs Telkom - BusinessTech
Mobile market share 2019: Vodacom vs MTN vs Cell C vs Telkom BusinessTech
Telkom has reported adding 4.5 million subscribers to its mobile network in the past year – shaking up the mobile market share landscape in South Africa.
Tue, 28 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
I only spend R17 on cellphone data a month – here's how I do it - Business Insider South Africa
I only spend R17 on cellphone data a month – here's how I do it Business Insider South Africa
This approach limits you to WhatsApp messages only, and you're going to need to know where to find free wi-fi hotspots.
Sun, 03 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Cell C reports massive R1.27 billion loss - BusinessTech
Cell C reports massive R1.27 billion loss BusinessTech
As part of its interim results reporting for the half year ended November 2018, Blue Label Telecoms has published the 2018 full year financial results for Cell C.
Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Cell C to cut capex as S&P sounds alarm over debt woes - Moneyweb.co.za
Cell C to cut capex as S&P sounds alarm over debt woes Moneyweb.co.za
S&P described Cell C's amendment to a private, R1.4bn 'airtime facility' agreement as being 'tantamount to a selective default'.
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
The best mobile networks in South Africa: MTN vs Vodacom vs Cell C vs Telkom vs Rain - BusinessTech
The best mobile networks in South Africa: MTN vs Vodacom vs Cell C vs Telkom vs Rain BusinessTech
MyBroadband Insights has released its Q1 2019 Mobile Network Quality Report, which shows that MTN has the best mobile network in South Africa. The report ...
Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C pens agreement with Free State government for public access WiFi - BusinessTech
Cell C pens agreement with Free State government for public access WiFi BusinessTech
Cell C says it has signed an agreement with the Free State Provincial Government, that paves the way for public access WiFi for the province.
Tue, 07 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C launches WhatsApp Boosta - IOL
Cell C launches WhatsApp Boosta IOL
DURBAN – Cell C has launched Whatsapp Boosta, a promotional product available from 7 June to 31 August 2019. WhatsApp Boosta allows customers to boost ...
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cellphone data rules change this week - here's how it will work at Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Telkom - Business Insider South Africa
Cellphone data rules change this week - here's how it will work at Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Telkom Business Insider South Africa
From the beginning of March, South Africans have to be warned if they use out-of-bundle data, and they will also be able to roll over data.
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
MTN, Cell C hiked the cost of voice calls - while offering what appeared to be freebies - Business Insider South Africa
MTN, Cell C hiked the cost of voice calls - while offering what appeared to be freebies Business Insider South Africa
Tariffs filed with regulator Icasa show that MTN increased the standard cost of a voice call while offering what appeared to be a big freebie. Meanwhile Cell C ...
Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Why Telkom will not yet invest in 5G – and when 5G will be available at Cell C, Vodacom, MTN, and Rain - Business Insider South Africa
Why Telkom will not yet invest in 5G – and when 5G will be available at Cell C, Vodacom, MTN, and Rain Business Insider South Africa
5G promises to be up to be 20 times faster than 4G.
Mon, 06 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Blue Label considering new investors for Cell C - BusinessTech
Blue Label considering new investors for Cell C BusinessTech
Blue Label Telecoms Ltd. is considering offers for potential new investment in Cell C Pty Ltd. after posting a first-half loss partly caused by its interest in…
Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Cell C appoints new Chief HR officer - ITWeb Africa
Cell C appoints new Chief HR officer ITWeb Africa
Cell C has appointed Juba Mashaba as the operator's Chief Human Resources Officer as of 1 June 2019 as the company continues to implement a new ...
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C to roll out public Wi-Fi in South Africa with Facebook - TechCentral
Cell C to roll out public Wi-Fi in South Africa with Facebook TechCentral
Cell C has partnered with Facebook to roll out public-access Wi-Fi hotspots in South Africa, and has taken the first few live at the University of the Western Cape.
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C S&P downgrade - MyBroadband
Cell C S&P downgrade MyBroadband
S&P Global Ratings today announced that it has lowered its rating on Cell C to SD (selective default) from CCC. This downgrade comes after Cell C ...
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C pulls out of sponsoring Miss South Africa pageant - BusinessTech
Cell C pulls out of sponsoring Miss South Africa pageant BusinessTech
Cell C has pulled its sponsorship of the Miss South Africa pageant as it looks for new opportunities that are in line with it strategic focus as a business.
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Blue Label Telecoms tanks on Cell C investment jitters - IOL
Blue Label Telecoms tanks on Cell C investment jitters IOL
JOHANNESBURG – Blue Label Telecoms, the majority owner of Cell C, tanked to its lowest level since 2009 on disappointing financial results for the six months ...
Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
CellC users get 1GB after load shedding interrupts service - News24
CellC users get 1GB after load shedding interrupts service News24
Cell C has apologised to its users who were unable to access the network for approximately two hours.
Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Cell C awarded Level 3 B-BBEE status - IOL
Cell C awarded Level 3 B-BBEE status IOL
Cell C has been awarded Level 3 B-BBEE status, which significantly increases the company's scope for growth in the SA economy.
Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C now complies fully with new Icasa data rules - TechCentral
Cell C now complies fully with new Icasa data rules TechCentral
Cell C has become the second major mobile operator in South Africa, after Telkom, to comply fully with communications regulator Icasa's new data-expiry rules.
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Cell C launches public access Wi-Fi hotspots at UWC - IOL
Cell C launches public access Wi-Fi hotspots at UWC IOL
Cell C in partnership with Facebook has announced that the first public access Wi-Fi hotspots are now live at the University of the Western Cape.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Buffet Consortium to help turn Cell C's fortunes - IOL
Buffet Consortium to help turn Cell C's fortunes IOL
Blue Label Telecoms said on Friday that a consortium had agreed to become a minority shareholder in Cell C.
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Emergency plans if Cell C goes bust - MyBroadband
Emergency plans if Cell C goes bust MyBroadband
MyBroadband has learned that Cell C and MTN are developing emergency plans to ensure Cell C subscribers stay connected in the event of the company going ...
Sun, 04 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
GALLERY: Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day initiative growing in stature - Alberton Record
GALLERY: Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day initiative growing in stature Alberton Record
THE City of Ekurhuleni hosted the Take A GirlChildTOWork – under the name #MoreThanADay on May 30. The initiative Take A Girl Child To Work is seen as ...
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Blue Label delays financial results on Cell C revaluation - TechCentral
Blue Label delays financial results on Cell C revaluation TechCentral
Cell C's largest shareholder, JSE-listed Blue Label Telecoms, will delay publication of its full-year financial results until late September to deal with various ...
Mon, 19 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Jose Dos Santos’ colourful era as Cell C CEO comes to an end - BizNews
Jose Dos Santos’ colourful era as Cell C CEO comes to an end BizNews
JOHANNESBURG — As a former tech journalist, I attended a few media briefings held by Jose Dos Santos during his time as Cell C CEO. I even interviewed ...
Fri, 22 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Telkom said to mull second bid for Cell C - Fin24
Telkom said to mull second bid for Cell C Fin24
Telkom SA is considering making an offer to buy a majority stake in Cell C that would lead to a combination of South Africa's third and fourth largest ...
Thu, 06 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
'Show uncle that you're now a woman': these are the best print ads in SA right now - Business Insider South Africa
'Show uncle that you're now a woman': these are the best print ads in SA right now Business Insider South Africa
The best adverts include a National Geographic advert to encourage children to discover nature, an advert against women's abuse, and a campaign ...
Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C subscribers – Do this now - MyBroadband
Cell C subscribers – Do this now MyBroadband
Industry insiders have revealed that billions in airtime has been stolen from mobile subscribers in South Africa over the last decade. Cell C explained that, unlike ...
Sun, 30 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C customers now roaming on MTN - TechCentral
Cell C customers now roaming on MTN TechCentral
Cell C said on Tuesday that it has completed the implementation of its roaming agreement with MTN South Africa. This means that Cell C customers outside the ...
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
How to check your own Cell C number - Briefly.co.za
How to check your own Cell C number Briefly.co.za
Finding out ?HOW TO CHECK YOUR OWN CELL C NUMBER? is necessary for all Cell C subscribers. The process is easy and fast. Enjoy the best connection ...
Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
The new data messages you will get from Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Telkom next month - BusinessTech
The new data messages you will get from Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Telkom next month BusinessTech
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has published a number of clarification amendments to the End-User and Subscriber *Service* ...
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Cell C 50GB for R500 Black Friday deal - BusinessTech
Cell C 50GB for R500 Black Friday deal BusinessTech
Starting this Black Friday, Cell C is offering a prepaid data SIM loaded with 50GB of data for R500 – R10 per Gigabyte.
Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Cell C launches new social media data bundles - BusinessTech
Cell C launches new social media data bundles BusinessTech
Cell C has the cut the price of its daily data bundles and launched new promotional social media bundles.
Tue, 20 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Huge Group wins interdict against Cell C in airtime battle - TechCentral
Huge Group wins interdict against Cell C in airtime battle TechCentral
Huge Group said on Tuesday that it has won an interdict in a legal dispute between two of its subsidiaries and Cell C, apparently preventing the mobile operator ...
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
We’re 10 days away from new mobile data laws in South Africa – here’s what you need to know - BusinessTech
We’re 10 days away from new mobile data laws in South Africa – here’s what you need to know BusinessTech
South Africa is 10 days away from new data regulations – with mobile customers soon to be spared from out of bundle charges, unless they choose to opt in.
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Cell C turns to Blue Label, banks to refinance onerous debt - Fin24
Cell C turns to Blue Label, banks to refinance onerous debt Fin24
Cell C says it's refinanced R1.4bn of debt on better terms with loans from its biggest shareholder and a consortium of banks as the wireless carrier considers a ...
Thu, 22 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Cell C addressing customer complaint over male worker who sent unsolicited texts - EWN
Cell C addressing customer complaint over male worker who sent unsolicited texts EWN
While there are arguments on Twitter over whether this constitutes harassment and an invasion of privacy, Cell C said it sees the incident in a very serious light ...
Fri, 09 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C in trouble according to interim CEO - IT News Africa
Cell C in trouble according to interim CEO IT News Africa
In March 2019, Cell C appointed Douglas Craigie Stevenson as interim CEO. He has since published an open letter where he details the plans to rescue the ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C accuses Vodacom of misleading customers with data bundle pricing - BusinessTech
Cell C accuses Vodacom of misleading customers with data bundle pricing BusinessTech
The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has published a new ruling which dealt with a dispute between Cell C and Vodacom.
Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Bowmans and PWC Continue Probing Troubled Cell C - Techfinancials.co.za
Bowmans and PWC Continue Probing Troubled Cell C Techfinancials.co.za
Last month, Cell C said it has appointed Bowmans to “investigate any parts of the business where we suspect that there may be irregular business practices”.
Tue, 20 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Big Cell C WhatsApp data price increase - MyBroadband
Big Cell C WhatsApp data price increase MyBroadband
Cell C will increase the price of its 1GB WhatsApp data bundle, which lasts for 30 days, from R20 to R29 from 5 June 2019. Cell C explained that its pricing is ...
Wed, 29 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C vs CellSaf: Is It A Case Of Goliath Being Favoured By Regulators? - Techfinancials.co.za
Cell C vs CellSaf: Is It A Case Of Goliath Being Favoured By Regulators? Techfinancials.co.za
The case of Cell C versus its empowerment partner CellSaf has become a David and Goliath battle. CellSaf, a small lightweight empowerment partner, is battling ...
Mon, 10 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cops on alert amid strike at Cell C in Sandton - EWN
Cops on alert amid strike at Cell C in Sandton EWN
On Thursday, police clashed with employees as Cell C management and worker representatives were holding talks.
Fri, 10 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
New mobile data rules: Relief coming for consumers as Icasa settles case with Cell C, MTN - Fin24
New mobile data rules: Relief coming for consumers as Icasa settles case with Cell C, MTN Fin24
Icasa says it has reached a settlement with Cell C and MTN over the implementation of data rules.
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
MTN, Cell C lag Vodacom in customer satisfaction - TechCentral
MTN, Cell C lag Vodacom in customer satisfaction TechCentral
Vodacom, MTN and Cell C have all shown a decline in customer satisfaction scores in the past year, though MTN and Cell C lag their bigger rival, according to ...
Thu, 23 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Lycamobile agrees network deal with Cell C for South Africa launch - Telecompaper
Lycamobile agrees network deal with Cell C for South Africa launch Telecompaper
MVNO Lycamobile has finalised its network agreement with South Africa's Cell C. This will be the company's 23rd country and its first in sub-Saharan Africa.
Wed, 21 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
5 things you need to know in SA business today and why global growth is set to hit a 10-year low - Business Insider South Africa
5 things you need to know in SA business today and why global growth is set to hit a 10-year low Business Insider South Africa
1. In a completely expected move, the SA Reserve Bank left the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. While the monetary policy committee was encouraged by ...
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 05:51:12 GMT
Here's how MTN, Vodacom, Cell C, and Telkom could end up making (possibly rather a lot of) money out of Huawei's Android crisis - Business Insider South Africa
Here's how MTN, Vodacom, Cell C, and Telkom could end up making (possibly rather a lot of) money out of Huawei's Android crisis Business Insider South Africa
Huawei has been quietly talking to European operators about incentives to get its App Gallery replacement for the Google Play Store to fly according to a new ...
Tue, 21 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Africans do not love Vodacom. Cell C has the best service - BrandsEye SA - 702
South Africans do not love Vodacom. Cell C has the best service - BrandsEye SA 702
South Africans on social media are hating on Vodacom and quitting the network, says Nic Ray of BrandsEye SA.
Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
SPECIAL REPORT Data costs are falling, say Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Telkom - Fin24
SPECIAL REPORT Data costs are falling, say Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Telkom Fin24
Why is data in South Africa so expensive? Why does it 'expire'? And is there anything that anyone can do about it? Fin24 unpacks the issues in the second ...
Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Cell C celebrates its 'Take a Girl Child to Work Day®' campaign - Media Update
Cell C celebrates its 'Take a Girl Child to Work Day®' campaign Media Update
Various organisations, including Cell C, the Office of the Presidency, The Public Protector, Siemens and celebrities like Nomzamo Mbatha, hosted girls in honour ...
Mon, 03 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
UPDATE 1-Consortium to take minority stake in South Africa's Cell C - Reuters
UPDATE 1-Consortium to take minority stake in South Africa's Cell C Reuters
(Adds more detail, context). JOHANNESBURG, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Blue Label Telecoms said on Friday a consortium had agreed to take a minority stake in ...
Fri, 22 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Cell C has launched an enhanced MediaPlay package - IOL
Cell C has launched an enhanced MediaPlay package IOL
Cell C is proud to unveil its enhanced and refined "all-in-one mobile and entertainment solution", MediaPlay.
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C partners with SportPesa - ITWeb
Cell C partners with SportPesa ITWeb
Mobile operator Cell C has done another deal with a sports betting platform, this time with gaming platform, SportPesa. Update. Former ClickaBet CEO Craig ...
Mon, 28 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Cell C in deep trouble – Here is what insiders say - MyBroadband
Cell C in deep trouble – Here is what insiders say MyBroadband
Cell C is in deep financial trouble, with people speculating that the company may face bankruptcy or even close down. Here are what insiders say.
Sun, 14 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN vs Vodacom vs Cell C vs Telkom – The best SIM-only data deals - MyBroadband
MTN vs Vodacom vs Cell C vs Telkom – The best SIM-only data deals MyBroadband
Given how expensive mobile data can be in South Africa, it is important that you choose the deals that best suit your needs.
Thu, 20 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Data prices could start falling from next month - here's why - Business Insider South Africa
Data prices could start falling from next month - here's why Business Insider South Africa
South Africa has some of the most expensive data in the world.
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
SA will only have two networks in the near future, Cell C exec believes - Business Insider South Africa
SA will only have two networks in the near future, Cell C exec believes Business Insider South Africa
Infrastructure sharing and consolidation is inevitable, Cell C believes, with competition only on a *service* level.
Fri, 14 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C workers protest over unpaid bonuses - BusinessTech
Cell C workers protest over unpaid bonuses BusinessTech
Cell C's head office in Woodmead had its front gates shut this morning as staff protested over bonuses which they said were owed to them. Cell C confirmed to ...
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
2019 Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day campaign launches - Bizcommunity.com
2019 Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day campaign launches Bizcommunity.com
Participating in this year's Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day, thousands of girls across South Africa will gain first-hand work experience. This year's theme ...
Thu, 30 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
The highs and lows of data prices in SA - ITWeb
The highs and lows of data prices in SA ITWeb
Data-only network Rain has the cheapest 1GB data bundle in South Africa, while MTN and Vodacom are still the most expensive. This is according to the ...
Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cell C to help City with Wi-Fi expansion across the metro | Cape Argus - Independent Online
Cell C to help City with Wi-Fi expansion across the metro | Cape Argus Independent Online
Cape Town - The City of Cape Town announced on Tuesday it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with network provider Cell C in partnership ...
Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
