Author: Duncan McLeod

MTN South Africa will spend at least R1.5-billion this year as it moves to secure its network against severe load shedding and vandalism.

Seacom has appointed Alpheus Mangale, a former head of IT at Standard Bank, as its new CEO, replacing Oliver Fortuin in the role.

EOH Holdings expects to generate an operating profit from continuing operations of as much as R120-million in the six months ended 31 January 2023.

Cell C CEO Douglas Craigie Stevenson will step down from the mobile operator at the end of March.

CIVH, the Remgro-controlled parent of fibre infrastructure providers Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa, has swung into profit.

The Competition Commission plans to initiate an investigation into digital media and platforms in South Africa.

The wireless data provider is set to record more than R2-billion in full-year Ebitda, after IFRS 16 adjustments, shareholder ARC Investments said.

Massmart has launched a solar funding solution to help customers reduce their reliance on Eskom as load shedding in South Africa continues unabated.

MultiChoice has warned of a significant deterioration in the operating environment in South Africa.

PayShap, the rapid payments platform endorsed by the South African Reserve Bank, has been launched, with four banks supporting it from day one.