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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows no sign of backing down over a record-setting US$5,2bn (R72bn) fine against the local subsidiary of South African-headquartered mobile phone group MTN. According to a report by

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

Telecommunications group MTN will review its senior management team in Nigeria after a regulator there imposed a record-setting US$5,2bn (R71bn) fine on the subsidiary company for allegedly failing to deactivate as many as 5,1m Sim cards before a deadline to do so

The government’s policy on free higher education is only for the poor, higher education minister Blade Nzimande told parliament on Wednesday. “Those who are calling for everyone

Identity theft in South Africa is on the rise as cyber crooks eye stealing from company executives, a survey has found. According to a 2015 Metrofile Information and Records Management Index of 200 executive managers of local companies, 7% of respondents

The Sunday Times Top 100 Companies list, announced on Tuesday evening, has ranked the top performing companies on the JSE over the past five years. Technology group EOH has

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) appears to be playing hardball with MTN Nigeria over a US$5,2bn (R71bn) fine it has imposed on the company. According to a report published by Nigerian newspaper Leadership, the NCC has suspended all regulatory