Author: Duncan McLeod

TeleMasters has received a proposal from a black-led investor to buy out the company’s two largest shareholders.

TechCentral asked some of South Africa’s biggest ICT players to share their views on where they think the new communications minister should prioritise his efforts.

South Africa has its first minister of communications in the democratic era who isn’t a member of the ANC – and significant policy changes could be on the cards.

Takealot Group CEO Frederik Zietsman said he hopes the next trade minister will bring a strong tech focus to the portfolio.

Takealot Group plans to add more services to its TakealotMore subscription plan, which it launched last month.

Shein and Temu have exploited loopholes to undercut local e-commerce companies unfairly, Takealot said.

Telkom’s mobile network has surpassed the 20 million user mark for the first time. Its fibre business is also doing well.

Sonos has entered the headphone market with a product that stands its own next to the best from Sony, Apple and Bose.

MultiChoice Group remains committed to the turbulent Nigerian market, CEO Calvo Mawela said.

MultiChoice has blamed a “challenging consumer environment” for a 9% slump in active subscribers.