MTN has advised shareholders that it has entered into discussions to acquire the entire issued share capital of Telkom in return for shares or a combination of cash and shares.
Mteto Nyati and Brian Kennedy have been appointed to the board of Telkom as independent non-executive directors with immediate effect.
MyBroadband Insights has published its Q2 2022 Mobile Network Quality Report, detailing the best and worst mobile networks in South Africa right now.
MTN South Africa is ramping up the rollout of its 5G coverage in the coming months, with the group aiming to have at least 25% of the population covered by the end of 2022.
Access to data has emerged as one of the most significant barriers to digital equality and access in South Africa, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.
Telkom on Tuesday (14 June) published its annual results for the year ended March 2022, showing a marginal decline in revenue. The group cited a sluggish economy, global supply chain challenges, and chip shortages for the slip.
Communications minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says South Africa is ready to launch its first satellite.
The South African Post Office says it will no longer pay the R350 social relief of distress grant through its branches as a part of its effort to alleviate long queues at its branches.
The days of having a 4-6 player telecoms market on the continent are coming to a swift end, says MTN chief executive Ralph Mupita.
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has published proposed amendments for mobile networks in South Africa which could see mobile data last significantly longer.
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