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Nokia and INX-ZA future-proof internet connectivity for South Africa’s digital communities
Nokia has been selected by INX-ZA, the Internet Exchange Point division of the Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA), to modernize its exchange infrastructure. INX-ZA will deploy Nokia’s high performance IP routing portfolio to offer new 400GE and expanded 100GE services…
Tanzania’s Spectrum Auction aids digital infrastructure expansion
The auction process successfully assigned four spectrum blocks to three operators. Licences were issued on 15-year terms, and the payment schedule was distributed across five instalments over two years. While spectrum pricing remains challenging in many markets, Tanzania’s example demonstrates…
Vodacom Becomes Official Telecom Partner of SA Rugby
Vodacom and SA Rugby have signed a landmark partnership agreement, naming Vodacom the first and exclusive official telecommunications partner to all national Springbok teams and SA Rugby-affiliated competitions. From junior to senior, men’s and women’s teams, and grassroots to global…
Airtel, Vodacom sign network infrastructure agreement to drive digital inclusion
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries. The agreement marks a transformative milestone in…
Airtel and Vodacom Sign Network Infrastructure Agreement to Drive Digital Inclusion
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets, including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries. The agreement marks a transformative milestone in…
BulkSMS powers ahead under new parent brand, Celerity
Expanding trusted messaging infrastructure across Africa and beyond BulkSMS, one of South Africa’s most established and trusted business messaging platforms, enters an exciting new chapter as part of Celerity, a newly launched parent brand focused on powering secure, scalable communications…
Telkom Expands Fiber Roll-Out, Targeting Rural Communities to Close Connectivity Gaps in SA
Telkom is expanding fiber access into some of South Africa’s most underserved communities, turning a government infrastructure contract into a broader drive to close the country’s long-standing digital divide. Using the extensive infrastructure of its subsidiary, Openserve, which spans more…
Networking Distributor Launches New Services for South African Enterprises
Duxbury Networking, a South African networking distributor, launches 4 professional technical service offerings designed to help South African businesses design, validate, and monitor their wireless networks with greater precision and confidence. The services include an AP on a Stick Wireless…
Vodacom Business Wins Most Trusted Enterprise Telecoms Provider of the Year Award for 2025
Vodacom Business has been voted winner of the Most Trusted Enterprise Telecommunications Provider of the Year award for 2025 by MyBroadband. Launched in February 2008, Vodacom Business is one of South Africa’s digital transformation partners, with access to resources from…
Vertiv and MultiNet Communications Announce Distribution Partnership
Vertiv has appointed MultiNet Communications as a distribution partner in Egypt. MultiNet Communications, headquartered in Cairo and part of the UAE-based MultiNet Communications FZE group, is a specialized value-added distributor with a presence across the Middle East and Africa, including the…
Ericsson and Google Cloud Launch a New Solution for Communications Service Providers (CSPs)
Ericsson announces the launch of Ericsson On-Demand, a new solution delivering core network services as a true software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform to communications service providers (CSPs). The platform is designed with Google Cloud, leveraging AI infrastructure and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).…
Turkcell vs MTN: Turkcell Opposes $4.2 Billion Bribery Appeal
East Asian Consortium B.V. (EAC), Turkcell’s wholly owned subsidiary, filed an opposition to MTN‘s application to the Constitutional Court for leave to review the recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) verdict on June 4, 2025. The SCA’s decision supports South…
MTN Zambia to Distribute Starlink Internet Services as Official Reseller
MTN Zambia is proud to announce its appointment as an authorized reseller of Starlink, the world’s most advanced satellite internet service, bringing high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to even the most remote areas of Zambia. Through this strategic partnership, MTN Zambia…
VodaBucks Rewards Programme Scoops Global Recognition in Gamification
Vodacom’s VodaBucks rewards program was recognized as the “Best Gamification Worldwide for Loyalty Enhancement” at the 2025 International Loyalty Awards in Dubai. The International Loyalty Awards, now in its 15th annual installment, celebrates excellence, innovation, and best practices in the…
Safaricom Partners with Quickmart to Accelerate 4G & 5G Home Internet Access
Safaricom has partnered with Quickmart to offer its 4G and 5G for Home internet solutions, enhancing accessibility and convenience for households seeking fast, reliable connectivity. Customers can now conveniently purchase 4G or 5G routers in locations near them, allowing them…
Safaricom Partners iXAfrica to Launch Kenya’s First AI-Ready Data Infrastructure
Safaricom has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centre, Kenya’s hyperscale-ready data center operator, to provide enterprise and cloud solutions clients with East Africa’s first AI-ready data center services. The collaboration will provide end users, such as corporations and governments, with scalable,…
