The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has mandated partially state-owned network operator Telkom to establish free Wi-Fi hotspots at community centres nationwide. This directive was outlined in a ...
MTN Group, the largest wireless carrier in Africa, is reportedly revisiting discussions to acquire its smaller South African competitor, Telkom. Sources familiar with the situation have indicated that Telkom is ...
As the Proteas claimed long-awaited cricketing glory, many South Africans tuned in via SuperSport — MultiChoice's flagship platform. Yet, this moment of national celebration was juxtaposed with troubling financial results ...
In South Africa, Telkom has completed the $459 million sale of Swiftnet, its masts and towers business, to a consortium led by Actis and Royal Bafokeng Holdings. Actis holds a ...
In a move set to reshape its strategic priorities, Telkom has officially greenlit the sale of its masts and towers subsidiary, Swiftnet, to a consortium spearheaded by UK-based investment firm ...
Telkom has achieved remarkable growth in mobile subscribers, increasing by 21.6% to reach a record 24 million in the third quarter, supported by a 17.3% rise in mobile data subscribers. ...
According to industry reports, in 2025, South African mobile network operators (MNOs) are bracing for a wave of regulatory shifts that could significantly affect their operations. ITWeb recently surveyed these ...
According to industry reports, South Africa's biggest fibre network operator (FNO), Vumatel, has nearly one million customers connected to its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network. That means Vumatel has almost as many ...
In 2024, South Africa's major telecommunications companies significantly enhanced their mobile 5G connectivity and performance, marking a notable shift in the industry. While earlier challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic and ...
Former Telkom CEO, Sipho Maseko, has emerged as a key player in Canal+'s push to acquire MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv. Canal+ has gradually increased its stake in MultiChoice ...
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