Mastercard has joined forces with MTN to enable millions of MTN MoMo customers in 16 African countries to shop and pay online with global merchants.
Through a Mastercard virtual payment solution linked to MTN MoMo (Mobile Money) wallets, consumers can now unlock a host of opportunities and shop from their...
In an age where a business is now largely conducted online, access to reliable and fast internet connection is now more important than ever. Due to COVID-19, supply chain systems and customer service have moved online, and business broadband is playing an essential role in making this happen.
The pandemic...
Investec has provided ICT and infrastructure provider, Vox, with access to debt facilities to fund their fibre rollout plans.
“The roll-out of fibre via our subsidiary Frogfoot, is key to helping revolutionise the lives of local families and businesses, by providing a fast, affordable and reliable platform for communication," says Jacques...
Safaricom's home fibre plans are officially subject to a Fair Usage Policy; this could see users' internet speeds slowed down.
In a statement, the telco says, "Safaricom Home Fibre plans are subject to a Fair Usage Policy with usage limits and throttle speeds as indicated in the table below. Upon...
Satellite internet service, Starlink is now available for pre-order in South Africa. The SpaceX subsidiary is offering a limited number of subscribers the chance to experience its high-speed, low-latency broadband beta service - said to be suited for areas where connectivity has been unreliable or completely unavailable.
Starlink uses satellites...
MTN Group has announced its plans to sell its 20% stake in Belgacom International Carrier Services SA (BICS) to Proximus NV/SA for approximately R1,8 billion. The telco is expected to use this to pay down US dollar debt.
BICS was classified as a non-current asset held for sale and this...
Telkom has introduced an unlimited voice plan offer for small businesses in South Africa. This product is expected to allow subscribers to save up to 30% on calls for just R199 per month.
“Through the unlimited voice calls product, we are subsidising the Small & Medium Business customers who have...
2020 highlighted the importance of secure, reliable communications networks. Following a revealing year that made digital communication channels and remote working the norm, there are a few tech trends that are likely to play out over the foreseeable future.
With this in mind, Nic Laschinger, CTO of Euphoria Telecom, has...
Telkom has announced the appointment of Dirk Reyneke as Chief Financial Officer - to be taken on with immediate effect. He succeeds Tsholofelo Molefe who has resigned to join MTN Group.
According to TechCentral, Reyneke was previously CFO of Telkom’s wholesale division, Openserve, and before that, he was CFO of...
OPPO has joined forces with MTN South Africa to introduce the A15 and A53s devices. This collaboration is said to make state-of-the-art technology available at more affordable rates.
Here's a closer look at the OPPO A15 and A53s devices:
OPPO A15
OPPO A53s
Screen Size and resolution
16.52” with 1600 x 720p HD+
6.5” with...
Airtel Africa has revealed its plans to raise cash by selling a minority stake in Airtel Money - its mobile financial platform. According to Business Daily, this move is part of the company's strategy to sell some assets.
“We are actively pursuing the sale of the remaining owned tower sites...
Jambo Pay is set to launch a virtual mobile network after obtaining a license from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).
According to Techweez, this will allow it to lease spectrum from mobile network operators and roll out mobile services - intensifying telco competition in an industry dominated by Safaricom.
"Yes...
MTN has launched its Supersonic AirFibre offering in South Africa. The product is said to overcome distance and a lack of infrastructure in urban, township and rural communities to bring fibre-quality connectivity to more households across the country.
“We are breaking down the traditional barriers to entry that have denied...
Airtel Africa and Telkom have been placed under scrutiny after allegedly violating the quality of services across their networks.
According to Gadgets Africa, The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) believes both telcos failed to meet the minimum 80% threshold on quality of calls across 33 counties in 2020.
"Telkom Kenya scored...
Airtel Africa has paid N71.6 billion to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to renew its 900 and 1800 MHZ spectrum licence for the next 10 years.
Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa, Raghunath Mandava says that their current license was due to expire at the end of November 2021. He...
MTN is donating $25 million to support the African Union’s COVID-19 vaccination programme. This is expected to secure up to seven million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for health workers across the continent, which will contribute to the vaccination initiative of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention...
