Author: Staff Reporter

MTN said on Monday that it has agreed, on a non-binding and preliminary basis for now, to invest R540m into Iranian fixed broadband provider Iranian Net. The investment will give it a 49% stake in the company. However, further investments

Samsung has introduced a new repair plan for its high-end Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones, replacing the existing ADH (accidental damage from handling) programme. Called Samsung Mobile Care, or SMC, the new plan offers

Telkom is getting (even more) serious about e-sports. The company said on Friday it is launching a company dedicated to the emergent field. Emerging out of the old Telkom Digital Gaming League, the new company

Privately held telecommunications company Otel has acquired fixed and wireless broadband Internet provider Jireh Technologies. It’s the first acquisition made by Otel. In a statement, Otel, which focuses on the small, medium and

South African streaming television specialist Discover Digital has taken the wraps off a new streaming TV service aimed at the local and broader African markets. The service, called Digital Entertainment on Demand

The Black Business Council has lashed out at Telkom over the departure of BCX (formerly Business Connexion) CEO Isaac Mophatlane, accusing the telecommunications operator of “an attack on black excellence”. Telkom said on Sunday

Nasdaq-listed technology education company 2U has announced it is acquiring Cape Town-based start-up GetSmarter for $103m (about R1,4bn). GetSmarter, founded by brothers Sam and Rob Paddock, develops online short

MTN on Wednesday said group revenue increased by 7,1% year on year, supported by a 29,4% improvement in data revenue, suggesting a return to a firmer footing for the Johannesburg-headquartered emerging markets telecommunications giant. However, group subscriber

The Democratic Alliance has welcomed a commitment by department of telecommunications & postal services director-general Robert Nkuna that he will consider commissioning properly researched financial impact assessments of proposed new

Former SABC executive Hlaudi Motsoeneng plans to visit a secondary school in Ivory Park, Tembisa to impart “tips and strategies for studying” to pupils there. The visit to Tembisa’s Equinisweni Secondary School forms part