Competition Tribunal approves Telkom/BCX merger

The Competition Tribunal of South Africa has approved the proposed merger between Business Connexion Group (BCX) and Telkom SA with the imposition of conditions. Since April 2013, Telkom has embarked on a strategy to improve performance and one of the key...
New chief for Dell South Africa

New chief for Dell South Africa

Following the promotion of incumbent Stewart Van Graan, Dell South Africa has a new head of its local operations.  According to reliable sources, Doug Woolley will take up the position as head of Dell South Africa on 1 September. This follows Van Graan’s promotion to...

Inquiry into dysfunctional DTPS launched

As the staff exodus at the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) continues, Minister Siyabonga Cwele has agreed with the Public Service Commission to initiate an independent inquiry into the management affairs of the department, and may place the...

Standard Bank plays catch-up after down time

Standard Bank will extend its branch opening hours for a few days to help customers catch up after yesterday’s extensive systems shutdown. Internet banking was down for most of the day, along with the banking app, call centres and branches. The only transactions...

Boards still fall down on diversity

Company boards need to be upgraded to reflect today’s diverse business community, according to a new report from Grant Thornton – and this is true for companies around the world as well as in South Africa, where diversity has been on the agenda for the last 20 years....

Another change in MTN Business leadership

MTN Business SA has appointed industry veteran Mariana Kruger as GM: private sector. Kruger’s appointment comes on the backdrop of MTN Business’ ambitions of aggressively growing its market share in the enterprise space and venturing into new markets. Kruger has a...