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South African banks, telecoms operators and companies in other sectors are increasingly turning to satellite technology.
The Internet Service Providers’ Association has raised concerns about the planned cuts in fixed call termination rates.
The Competition Tribunal has granted interim relief to eMedia in its fight with MultiChoice over sublicensed sports on Openview.
MTN has expanded MoMo’s remittance network by adding 25 new wallet corridors across 10 African countries.
Starlink has halted internet services in Zimbabwe until it receives licensing approval, a top official said.
Paratus Group has launched what it claims is the fastest “fibre express route” from Johannesburg to Europe.
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Nokia will cut up to 14 000 jobs as part of a new cost-savings plan after third-quarter sales dropped 20%.
Netflix increased subscription prices for some streaming plans on Wednesday as it reported strong subscriber growth.
A major cyberattack on a financial services payments system could lead to global losses of US$3.5-trillion, Lloyd’s of London said.
Tencent Holdings has returned about $24-billion to shareholders via buybacks and dividends this year.
As the threat of a Covid-19 pandemic emerged earlier this year, many felt a sense of apprehension about what would happen when it reached Africa. However, the apocalyptic predictions were simply wrong.
For the first time since 2011, Apple didn’t release a version of its flagship iPhone in September. That delay has had a massive ripple effect through its network of vendors.