Africa’s biggest mobile network, MTN, could have avoided a US$5,2bn fine in Nigeria, but regulators in that country have also been harsh on the company. This is according to Dobek Pater. who is a director and analyst at telecoms, IT and media research firm Africa
Government, working with universities, is exploring various options to meet the commitment made by President Jacob Zuma of a 0% increase in university fees in 2016, the presidency said on Sunday
Anti-e-toll group Outa has launched a new “e-toll defensive umbrella campaign” to provide legal support to members summonsed for non-payment of e-toll fees. This comes as roads agency
South Africa’s television set-top box tender is coming under the spotlight as an investigation has been launched into its procurement process. Replying to questions from an ANC member in the national council of provinces in parliament on Thursday, the department of
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange on Friday started an investigation into the timing of MTN Group’s announcement on Monday that the Nigerian Communications Commission had fined
One technology entrepreneur at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University stands to win R100 000 as part of a programme to encourage diversity in information and communications technology (ICT) in South Africa. NMMU and nonprofit Happimo NPC are
Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has downgraded MTN’s credit rating and put the mobile network on a watch negative amid a US$5,2bn fine in Nigeria. S&P said on Thursday that it’s lowering its ratings on MTN from “BBB” and “zaAA+” to “BBB-“
Political parties have declared war on cable thieves by supporting the Criminal Matters Amendment Bill in parliament on Thursday. The bill was debated in the national assembly
The City of Tshwane’s free Wi-Fi programme hit a milestone of a million unique devices on Wednesday. The free Wi-Fi roll-out programme is part of the metro’s eKaelo strategy to boost engagement and government response with citizens. “It’s just a number, but it’s a
The South African Post Office said its Gauteng outlets remain open on Thursday morning despite a planned strike. Up to 4 000 workers are set to march in Johannesburg’s city centre on Thursday to protest against alleged maladministration and salary payment
