Seacom has formally completed its acquisition of Fibre Telecommunications after receiving the necessary approval of the Competition Commission.

Investec has demonstrated a digital identity system anchored in the ethereum blockchain that its believes could enhance trust and security in South Africa’s financial system.

Viu, owned by Hong Kong-headquartered telecommunications operator PCCW, joins Showmax, Vodacom Video Play, Cell C Black, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and others vying for consumers’ attention.

Huawei pleaded not guilty to US charges of trade-secret theft, a day before the company learns if Canada will start extradition proceedings for its chief financial officer in a pivotal week that could see diplomatic tensions flare.

German software giant SAP and EOH affiliate company Twenty Third Century Systems have been accused of bribery to secure a multimillion-dollar software contract in Tanzania.

Liquid Telecom said on Thursday that MTN South Africa will roam on its soon-to-be-launched 4G/LTE network. MTN will be Liquid Telecom’s first customer on the network.

Blue Label Telecoms is considering offers for potential new investment in Cell C after posting a first-half loss partly caused by its interest in South Africa’s third-largest mobile phone company.

The Johannesburg-based telecommunications provider said headline earnings per share are expected to rise by between 80% and 90%.

In a last-minute decision, communications regulator Icasa has given telecommunications operators more time to implement its new consumer protection rules related to data services.

The annual technology convention saw smartphones of different shapes and sizes among its most notable announcements.