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EFF deputy president Godrich Gardee warns that Mcebisi Jonas's past may complicate his role as South Africa's envoy to the US.
US far-right media are pushing back against President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s Special Envoy to the United States.
MTN, a leading telecommunications provider in Africa, faces allegations of complicity in human rights violations due to government-mandated internet shutdowns. This article explores the ethical implications of these actions and their impact on freedom of expression and access to vital information.
Explore how South Africa's telecommunications sector is navigating economic challenges and emerging stronger, offering insights for investors and consumers alike.
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have announced network sharing agreements in Uganda and Nigeria, aiming to enhance digital and financial inclusion across Africa. This collaboration seeks to improve network efficiencies and expand coverage for millions of customers
MTN Group's CEO Ralph Mupita discusses the company's optimistic growth outlook for 2025, despite ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties
MTN Group and the Ghanaian government have joined forces to launch an ambitious digital skills programme aimed at training one million coders. The landmark agreement, signed at Mobile World Congress 2025, will establish centres of excellence for AI and software development, marking a significant step in Ghana's digital transformation journey
From Barloworld's potential R120-per-share takeover to MTN's Nigerian tariff victory, this analysis unpacks four major corporate developments shaping South African markets.
Another giant in the telecoms industry, MTN, raised concerns about the deal in connection with competition in the industry.
MTN's shares gain ground following Nigerian regulatory approval for tariff adjustments, marking a significant victory in the company's battle against inflation and currency devaluation impacts. The move could see telecoms prices rise by up to 30% in Africa's largest market.
The telecommunications giant announced price adjustments for its consumer contracts that will take effect from February 2025.
MTN and the Commercial Crimes Unit obtained search warrants to raid five properties in Eldorado Park believed to be associated with front businesses, suppliers, call centres and operations of an OTP scam syndicate.
The arrest follows a successful search and seizure warrant at the weekend on properties believed to be the headquarters of the OTP scam syndicates in Eldorado Park, south of Joburg
MTN South Africa, in partnership with SAPS, has successfully arrested individuals involved in a One Time Pin scam syndicate, marking a significant step in combating telecommunications fraud.
The raid was a result of a coordinated effort by various stakeholders including anonymous tip-offs.
With stops planned in key regions, the Win Win Summer Tour promises exclusive giveaways, lifestyle prizes and on-the-ground activations for consumers to enjoy.
If Vodacom had succeeded in this deal, poorer, rural South Africans would be the ones to suffer, the author says.
South Africa's most influential leaders from public and private sectors convened at the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation's Inclusive Growth Forum to address critical challenges facing the nation.
MTN South Africa is leading the charge in bringing modern, connected living to every South African, with an impressive expansion of its 5G and LTE networks.
Jose Riveiro cut a nonchalant yet deep figure in the bowels of Moses Mabhida Stadium, bossing the auditorium like the unprecedented ‘three-peat’ champion he is.
Abongile Tom’s ‘diabolical’ refereeing made a mockery of Saturday’s MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban.
The independent report (the Report) stated that attempts to engage with the complainant were unsuccessful and found that there was no evidence of improper conduct by those cited in the complaint.
The challenge aims to foster the participation of women in South Africa’s ICT sector.
Zimbabwean-born Sifiso Dabengwa, who was CEO of Africa’s largest mobile network operator, MTN, between 2011 and 2015, died of cancer this morning.
A Malawian pastor who spent a year orchestrating the thefts of batteries from Vodacom and MTN cellphone towers around the country, will spend the next decade behind bars.