100m Android phones will switch to Opera

Nov 10, 2015

As of today, 14 OEMs, including Samsung and Xiaomi, have embedded Opera’s data-management app, Opera Max, on their smartphones. With the new partnerships with Asian OEMs – Acer, Hisense and TWZ – Opera now expects more than 100-million Android phones...

Orange buys into Telkom Kenya

Nov 10, 2015

The Orange Group has signed a binding agreement with Helios Investment Partners for the sale of its entire 70% stake in Telkom Kenya. The finalisation of the transaction remains subject to approval from the relevant authorities. This signature reflects the strategic...

Poor communities will get 100% digital subsidy

Nov 10, 2015

The Minister of Communications has reiterated a commitment to give a 100% subsidy for digital migration to poor communities. Minister Faith Muthambi, visiting Rustenburg for a digital migration imbizo, says government will provide 5-million set-top boxes (STBs) to...

Robots make their mark on SA surgery

Nov 9, 2015

Chantelle Gouws has become the first person in South Africa to undergo a partial nephrectomy using Da Vinci robotic-assisted technology.

MTN woes continue as CEO resigns

Nov 9, 2015

A weekend of speculation about MTN’s massive Nigerian fine has culminated in the resignation of CEO Sifiso Dabengwa. Non-executive chairman Phuthuma Nhleko will act as executive chairman for the next six months, while MTN identifies a successor for Dabengwa....

Data drives healthy growth for Vodacom

Nov 9, 2015

The Vodacom Group increased its active customers by 6,8% to 65,1-million for the six months ended 30 September 2015. The organisation also increased group revenue by 6,4% and service revenue by  increased revenue by 4,9%. South Africa’s revenue increased 5,1%...