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Fiber Networking
Liquid Intelligent Technologies extends Botswana fiber networkLiquid Intelligent Technologies extends Botswana fiber network
byPaula Gilbert
Dec 12, 2024
2 Min Read
Kabelo Makwane, Google Country Director for South Africa.
Investment
Google appoints Kabelo Makwane as SA country directorGoogle appoints Kabelo Makwane as SA country director
byMatshepo Sehloho
Dec 5, 2024
2 Min Read
Maziv logo on building.
Regulation
SA minister files appeal to unblock Vodacom-Maziv deal
SA minister files appeal to unblock Vodacom-Maziv deal
Nov 28, 2024
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3 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Map of Zimbabwe, Polygonal mesh line map, flag map
Regulation
Concerns grow over Zimbabwean licensing fees for WhatsApp group admins
Concerns grow over Zimbabwean licensing fees for WhatsApp group admins
Nov 27, 2024
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6 Min Read
byDaniel Itai, Special Correspondent
Telkom Group CEO Serame Taukobong.
Investment
Telkom SA revenue boosted by mobile, fiber growth
Telkom SA revenue boosted by mobile, fiber growth
Nov 18, 2024
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4 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Starlink satellite dish attached to a red brick house in Zimbabwe.
Connectivity
Starlink's entry into Zimbabwe lowers Internet tariffs
Starlink's entry into Zimbabwe lowers Internet tariffs
Nov 4, 2024
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6 Min Read
byDaniel Itai, Special Correspondent
Maziv
Investment
SA Competition Tribunal prohibits Vodacom-Maziv deal
SA Competition Tribunal prohibits Vodacom-Maziv deal
Oct 29, 2024
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3 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Jacqueline Shi, President of Huawei Cloud Global Marketing and Sales Service
Cloud Networking
No data, no digital transformation – Huawei
No data, no digital transformation – Huawei
Oct 25, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Delegates at the Equinix JN1 data center ribbon cutting ceremony.
Data Centers
Equinix opens JN1 data center in South Africa
Equinix opens JN1 data center in South Africa
Oct 24, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Zimbabwe's Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services Dr. Tatenda Mavetera
Cybersecurity
Zimbabwe intensifies cybersecurity awareness measures
Zimbabwe intensifies cybersecurity awareness measures
Oct 23, 2024
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5 Min Read
byWallace Mawire , Special Correspondent
ICASA CEO Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo
Regulation
SA's media, ICT regulators unite to streamline policies
SA's media, ICT regulators unite to streamline policies
Oct 14, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
telecoms towers at sunset
Connectivity
Mozambique's Tmcel, Ericsson partner to enhance network
Mozambique's Tmcel, Ericsson partner to enhance network
Oct 7, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Lea Heart feePerks co-founder and COO.
Startups
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's feePerks
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's feePerks
Sep 26, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Vodacom SA launches $14 cloud-based phone
Cloud Networking
Vodacom SA launches $14 cloud-based phone
Vodacom SA launches $14 cloud-based phone
Sep 18, 2024
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3 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Rain user holding up SIM card
Investment
South Africa's ARC invests $16.75M into Rain, TymeBank
South Africa's ARC invests $16.75M into Rain, TymeBank
Sep 17, 2024
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3 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Connectivity
South Africa's president holds talks with Starlink
South Africa's president holds talks with Starlink
Sep 17, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Woman in red lipstick smiles holding up a smartphone to one eye
Investment
Exclusive: Vodacom launches first MVNO, in-house MVNE service
Exclusive: Vodacom launches first MVNO, in-house MVNE service
Sep 13, 2024
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11 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes.
Investment
Cell C plans to claw back market share in South Africa
Cell C plans to claw back market share in South Africa
Sep 11, 2024
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10 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
SA financial services execs look to AI for real-time insights
AI
SA financial services execs look to AI for real-time insights
SA financial services execs look to AI for real-time insights
Sep 10, 2024
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4 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Starlink's availability map showing Zimbabwe as live.
Connectivity
Starlink beams into Zimbabwean market
Starlink beams into Zimbabwean market
Sep 9, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Google to open AI hub in Zambia, Malawi plans Smart Village Initiative
AI
Google to open AI hub in Zambia, Malawi plans Smart Village Initiative
Google to open AI hub in Zambia, Malawi plans Smart Village Initiative
Sep 6, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
ISPA calls for 'light-touch' regulation for South African MVNOs
Regulation
ISPA calls for 'light-touch' regulation for South African MVNOs
ISPA calls for 'light-touch' regulation for South African MVNOs
Sep 3, 2024
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5 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Botswana, Ghana get Starlink
Connectivity
Botswana, Ghana get Starlink
Botswana, Ghana get Starlink
Aug 30, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Blue Label Telecoms Joint-CEO Brett Levy.
Investment
Headwinds hit South Africa's Blue Label Telecoms
Headwinds hit South Africa's Blue Label Telecoms
Aug 29, 2024
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7 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
SA's apex court to hear Vodacom's 'Please Call Me' case
Regulation
SA's apex court to hear Vodacom's 'Please Call Me' case
SA's apex court to hear Vodacom's 'Please Call Me' case
Aug 28, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Starlink gets regulatory review in SA, warns unauthorized users
Regulation
Starlink gets regulatory review in SA, warns unauthorized users
Starlink gets regulatory review in SA, warns unauthorized users
Aug 16, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Women in Tech
Women in Tech
Four SA women playing a pivotal role in tech - Women's Day special
Four SA women playing a pivotal role in tech - Women's Day special
Aug 8, 2024
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4 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
MTN SA loses tribunal case over COVID-19 mobile device supply
Regulation
MTN SA loses tribunal case over COVID-19 mobile device supply
MTN SA loses tribunal case over COVID-19 mobile device supply
Aug 6, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Telecommunications tower at sunset
Regulation
SA Competition Commission greenlights Telkom's $363M Swiftnet sale
SA Competition Commission greenlights Telkom's $363M Swiftnet sale
Aug 5, 2024
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4 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Botswana's flag
Connectivity
Starlink gets approval to beam into Botswana
Starlink gets approval to beam into Botswana
May 30, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Botswana could get Starlink services
Broadband
Botswana could get Starlink services
Botswana could get Starlink services
May 9, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Young african man with smartphone looking upset, yellow studio background
Connectivity
SA mobile data prices likely to increase – Africa Analysis
SA mobile data prices likely to increase – Africa Analysis
Feb 9, 2024
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5 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Starlink satellite dish overlooking a mountain
Broadband
SpaceX's Starlink launches in Zambia
SpaceX's Starlink launches in Zambia
Oct 9, 2023
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2 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor

Latest News

Telecommunications antenna for radio, television and telephone with cloud and blue sky.
Connectivity
Vodacom, Orange partner to expand rural network coverage in DRCVodacom, Orange partner to expand rural network coverage in DRC
byPaula Gilbert
Jan 14, 2025
4 Min Read
Young man holding a Mukuru card.
Mobile Money
Mukuru launches mobile wallet in ZimbabweMukuru launches mobile wallet in Zimbabwe
byMatshepo Sehloho
Jan 14, 2025
2 Min Read
Airtel money store in rural African location, people walk on the street in front
Investment
Airtel Africa CFO to retire in July, deputy CFO promotedAirtel Africa CFO to retire in July, deputy CFO promoted
byPaula Gilbert
Jan 13, 2025
2 Min Read
Lyca Mobile SIM cards.
Investment
MVNO Lyca Group sets sights on African expansionMVNO Lyca Group sets sights on African expansion
byPaula Gilbert
Jan 10, 2025
2 Min Read
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Videos

Paula Gilbert and Tavonga Muchuchuti speaking at Africa Tech Festival 2024.
Fintech
ATF 2024: Tavonga Muchuchuti on building fintech in BotswanaATF 2024: Tavonga Muchuchuti on building fintech in Botswana
Matshepo Sehloho and Willie Ellis speaking at Africa Tech Festival 2024
Fintech
ATF 2024: Comviva's Willie Ellis on growing fintech services in AfricaATF 2024: Comviva's Willie Ellis on growing fintech services in Africa
Matshepo Sehloho and Oluwaseyi Kehinde-Peters speaking at Africa Tech Festival 2024.
Women in Tech
ATF 2024: PAWEN's Oluwaseyi Kehinde-Peters on empowering women in techATF 2024: PAWEN's Oluwaseyi Kehinde-Peters on empowering women in tech
Matshepo Sehloho and Rami Osman speaking at Africa Tech Festival 2024.
Connectivity
ATF 2024: MediaTek's Rami Osman on chipsets for AfricaATF 2024: MediaTek's Rami Osman on chipsets for Africa

Podcasts

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eCommerce
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 8 – Driving e-commerce logisticsConnecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 8 – Driving e-commerce logistics
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Financial Inclusion
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 7 – The fintech formulaConnecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 7 – The fintech formula
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Digital Divide
Nigerian soccer legend Asisat Oshoala advocates for women's tech literacyNigerian soccer legend Asisat Oshoala advocates for women's tech literacy
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Financial Inclusion
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 6 - Building next-gen payment systemsConnecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 6 - Building next-gen payment systems
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