For years, Telkom has been legally obligated to maintain relics of a bygone communications era: public payphones, directory services, and other universal service obligations written into...
Why the numbers have everyone talking South Africa is spending eye-watering money every year just to stay connected. According to government estimates, roughly R100 billion goes...
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has ordered Telkom to provide free Wi-Fi hotspots at community centres across the country or face steep penalties...
Could Elon Musk’s satellite internet finally land in Africa’s richest economy? A policy review in Pretoria may decide. In most of Africa, Elon Musk’s Starlink has...
A billionaire’s broadband meets a country’s legacy law Elon Musk’s SpaceX has set its sights on South Africa, the birthplace of its founder, as it works...
Breaking the Digital Divide: MTN’s New Rent-to-Own Smartphones for Prepaid Users In an innovative move aimed at bringing millions of South Africans into the digital age,...
From mobile giant to fintech disruptor, Vodacom’s game plan is clear: dominate digital Africa Vodacom is no longer just your cellphone provider. It wants to be...
South Africa’s digital policy debate is heating up – and it’s not just about satellites or billionaires. At the heart of the current storm is whether...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly denied that Starlink was discussed during his recent high-level meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, brushing off claims of...
Africa is bleeding billions each year due to illicit financial flows, and it’s costing the continent its future. That was the urgent message from Minister in...