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Minister Malatsi’s bid to get Starlink deal into orbit is weighed down by opposition gravity

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Minister Malatsi’s bid to get Starlink deal into orbit is weighed down by opposition gravity

By Lindsey Schutters

MTN enters streaming wars with a local twist — and a fintech edge

Africa

MTN enters streaming wars with a local twist — and a fintech edge

By Lindsey Schutters

CEOs predict economic recovery in 2025: will South Africa finally turn the corner?

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CEOs predict economic recovery in 2025: will South Africa finally turn the corner?

By Ray Mahlaka and Neesa Moodley

South Africa's major telecoms shift focus: from resilience spending to 4G and 5G rollout

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South Africa's major telecoms shift focus: from resilience spending to 4G and 5G rollout

By Ray Mahlaka

MTN’s empowerment scheme at risk of turning sour for black investors

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MTN’s empowerment scheme at risk of turning sour for black investors

By Ray Mahlaka

MTN pours billions more into network to boost resilience to Eskom’s rolling blackouts

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MTN pours billions more into network to boost resilience to Eskom’s rolling blackouts

By Ray Mahlaka

MTN spends billions of rands to escape the pain of blackouts

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MTN spends billions of rands to escape the pain of blackouts

By Ray Mahlaka

MTN CEO joins the corporate chorus of concern over rolling blackouts worst-case scenario

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MTN CEO joins the corporate chorus of concern over rolling blackouts worst-case scenario

By Ray Mahlaka

Sanlam-MTN joint venture aYo targets 30 million customers by 2025

Africa

Sanlam-MTN joint venture aYo targets 30 million customers by 2025

By Neesa Moodley

Executive pay: the dichotomy of a dilemma

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Executive pay: the dichotomy of a dilemma

By Tim Cohen

Vodacom details its participation in Ethiopia after winning a lucrative telecoms licence

Africa

Vodacom details its participation in Ethiopia after winning a lucrative telecoms licence

By Ray Mahlaka

Avoiding the cracks: MTN’s delicate dance is paying off

Africa

Avoiding the cracks: MTN’s delicate dance is paying off

By Sasha Planting