Telkom moves on retrenchments
Telkom has officially informed unions of its management job cut plans, with staff consultation set to start next week
View ArticleTelkom reveals big turnaround plan
Telkom has big plans to turn the company around, which includes restructuring and retrenching many management staff members and specialists.
View ArticleBest and worst mobile networks in SA
Icasa’s latest Quality Of Service (QoS) Monitoring Test Reports shows which mobile operator has the best network in South Africa
View ArticleTakealot raises $100 million in funding
eCommerce website Takealot has raised $100 million from Tiger Global Management, which will be used to strengthen its position in SA and expand the business
View ArticleMTN Afrihost deal confirmed
MTN has acquired a controlling stake in Afrihost, but the ISP told clients that it will not influence the way it operates, nor its brand.
View ArticleMaths and science in SA: defending the indefensible
Despite government's insistence to the contrary, evidence suggests that South Africa does indeed lie near the bottom when it comes to maths and science education.
View ArticleSA online content to be regulated
The Film and Publication Board is investigating “innovative mechanisms” that could be used in regulating the Internet in South Africa.
View ArticleiBurst in acquisition talks
WBS, the parent company of iBurst, is currently in discussions with three different players regarding a possible deal, and is considering one offer made to the company.
View ArticleTelkom issues retrenchment letters
Telkom has issued retrenchment letters to 105 staff members, the Communication Workers' Union (CWU) said
View ArticleCell C CEO warns of Vodacom, MTN duopoly
A secret agreement between Vodacom and MTN on pricing twenty years ago has been brought to the fore by Cell C CEO Jose dos Santos
View ArticleVodacom closer to Neotel purchase: sources
Vodacom’s plans to acquire Neotel are progressing well, sources say, with Vodacom currently performing due diligence on Neotel.
View ArticleAfrihost dismisses acquisition rumours
Afrihost has not been in discussions with MTN regarding a potential acquisition, the company said.
View ArticleSIM-swap fraud: how you’re at risk
An industry insider with extensive knowledge of Internet banking fraud involving SIM swaps has revealed how fraudsters steal millions of rand from South African online banking clients.
View ArticleMichael Jordaan’s new investment firm – MonteGray Capital
Michael Jordaan has founded a new investment firm called MonteGray Capital, based in Stellenbosch
View ArticleMweb takes Telkom to court over fees
Mweb and Telkom are involved in a legal battle over an additional transit charge for terminating calls on Telkom Mobile’s network
View ArticleOperators clash over “secret” SA mobile report
More details behind a mobile pricing report have emerged, revealing why the report was not made public, bringing its results into question.
View ArticleMichael Jordaan bets on new tech investments
Former FNB CEO Michael Jordaan, through his investment firm MonteGray Capital, has invested in three companies
View ArticleMTN offers free Wikipedia
MTN has started providing free Wikipedia access to all its subscribers following a campaign by learners at the Sinenjongo High School
View ArticleHow the ANC tried to block Vodacom and MTN
The ANC threatened to revoke the licenses of Vodacom and MTN, and that they wanted only Telkom to offer cellular services
View ArticleMTN hits Cell C right where it hurts
MTN’s recent move to cut prepaid call rates to 79c per minute strikes at the heart of Cell C’s ability to improve its financial situation
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