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Can telcos be innovative and green?
In one way or another, most people across the globe are ‘addicted’ to online connections and experiences. Whether instantly streaming a movie or downloading a file to a laptop – the slightest delay in connectivity causes frustration. As a result,…
Telkom Partners with Clickatell to Launch Mobile Messaging Payments in South Africa
Clickatell, the Chat Commerce and business messaging leader, has launched their Chat 2 Pay feature for South Africa’s largest integrated communications company, Telkom. Telkom’s millions of customers can now make payments in WhatsApp, the country’s largest chat channel. Responding to…
Cellulant Welcomes Ibrahim Gbolahan Aminu as General Manager in Nigeria
Cellulant has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Gbolahan Aminu as General Manager for Cellulant in Nigeria. As General Manager, Ibrahim will manage and oversee the day-to-day operations and provide leadership as Cellulant expands coverage for Tingg, Cellulant’s Digital Payments platform,…
NTT and Cisco make private 5G a reality
Cisco, a worldwide leader in technology and  NTT Ltd., a leading global IT infrastructure and services company and parent company of Dimension Data, announced plans to collaborate to drive Private 5G adoption across the Automotive, Logistics, Healthcare, Retail and Public…
Paratus Zambia Receives Gateway License
Paratus Zambia, a part of the pan-African telecommunications company, Paratus Group, has just been awarded the last available data gateway license in Zambia from the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA). This is a big deal for Paratus Zambia…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Nokia ink connectivity partnership
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, today announced that it has partnered with Nokia. Through this partnership, Liquid deployed Nokia’s innovative transport network technology in the new terrestrial fibre route connecting Mombasa (Kenya) to…
Huawei unveils flagship Mate50 Pro
The HUAWEI Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of the latest member of its flagship Mate series, the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro and celebrates the fourth anniversary of the HUAWEI AppGallery in South Africa. The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro comes equipped…
SMS remains a force to be reckoned with, even 30 years after its launch
Despite the rise of advanced and hi-tech communication platforms in recent years, SMS usage for business communication is at an all-time high and the platform is expected to remain entrenched in this space for many years to come. 2022 marked…
Telkom to support sustainable development for MVNOs
Leading South African mobile network provider Telkom is the latest operator to announce plans to enable mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) partnerships on its network. Telkom has leveraged its extensive network footprint across South Africa to offer MVNOs the opportunity…
Apps to help you achieve your every goal
Mobile apps have become an integral part of our daily lives and have impacted the way we communicate, access information and complete tasks. We all know how busy life can get, especially as we start the new year. Thankfully, apps…
5G pros and cons
Fast internet throughout South Africa is key to many benefits, including the ability to work remotely in remote areas, increased access to education and technology, and more. Increased bandwidth speeds are essential, as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) takes us…
MediaTek partners with Xiaomi to bring power, speed and efficiency with Xiaomi 12T
Xiaomi recently unveiled its Xiaomi 12T Series smartphones in South Africa, its most recent flagship models. Xiaomi 12T was part of this, catching the eye of many Xiaomi fans and tech enthusiasts. Here’s a closer look at what this device…
Platform-based ecosystems are Africa’s new plane of competition
Never has there been such a surge in mobile usage and application development to meet the demands and challenges of fast-paced consumers who increasingly rely on mobile devices to connect with brands According to Yaron Assabi, Founder & CEO of…
MTN, most compliant on Nigerian Exchange
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has been named the Most Compliant Listed Company at the Nigerian Exchange Limited Made of Africa Awards held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on 6 December 2022. The award recognises the listed company with…
OADC extends Africa’s open digital infrastructure with data centres in Nigeria and South Africa
Africa’s digital transformation is being accelerated by transformational, pan-African, carrier-neutral data centre operator Open Access Data Centres (OADC), whose flagship data centre in Lekki, Lagos is now operational. The company’s rapid data centre rollout continues, with three new core facilities…
South Africa: Telkom launches 5G Internet Data Plans
South African Telco giant, Telkom, has launched 5G Internet Data plans as a 5G Wireless Broadband service offering. The plans are available in selected Telkom 5G Broadband Network Coverage areas. 5G is the latest generation of high-speed wireless broadband technology…
