59 South Africa’s big three telecommunications operators have all reported numbers in recent weeks, and the theme is clear: competition in prepaid has intensified sharply. Telkom’s resurgence has put pressure on both…
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Gqeberha gets R740m Isuzu-linked investment
56 The new facility positions VSL as a core supplier in Isuzu’s localisation strategy. A R740 million strategic investment in a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility by VSL Manufacturing in Gqeberha is set…
How intelligent infrastructure is powering a sustainable data future
53 “Efficiency isn’t just about saving energy. It’s about giving time back to the business.” This idea was at the heart of Schneider Electric’s TechCentral breakfast, “The digital advantage”, a gathering of…
FNB app knocked offline on Black Friday
38 Users were struggling to access the FNB app on Friday as Black Friday coincided with pay day for many South Africans. A presumed surge in online activity from Black Friday shopping…
Makate is trying to ‘disclaim his liabilities’, says legal funder
42 Says Kenneth Makate accepted millions of rand in financial support but is now trying to disclaim his obligations now that his settlement with Vodacom is concluded. Please Call Me inventor Kenneth…
South Africa set for telecoms licensing reset
53 Communications regulator Icasa this week issued a notice in the Government Gazette signalling its intention to review the process of telecommunications licensing in South Africa. This follows a policy directive from…
How Durban is clawing its way off the ‘world’s worst port’ list
110 Turnaround times for permit processing have been reduced from 10-12 days to 48 hours as ICTSI prepares takeover and new cranes are deployed. Ranked last in the world by the World…
Will taxing the spoils of illegal online gambling put a stop to it?
50 Just as the South African economy starts picking up speed, so did illegal online gambling, with broke consumers finding R1.5 trillion to spend on it. The spotlight has shifted to online…
R2.7 billion raised: Here’s what the future holds for the new Cell C
66 Cell C Holdings was valued around R9 billion as of Thursday. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) welcomed Cell C on its main board on Thursday after raising R2.7 billion through its…
Cost cuts and content pay off as eMedia lifts profits in brutal market
58 E.tv parent eMedia Holdings has reported a 20.9% year-on-year jump in interim headline earnings per share, even as a slump in television advertising sent its revenue sliding 3.2%. The results, for…