NEC XON partners with Skywire
NEC XON, in partnership with Skywire, has successfully deployed a OneWeb satellite solution tailored to meet the connectivity challenges faced by rural communities and remote enterprises across South Africa. One of Skywire’s initial OneWeb applications was a unique...
How SA’s telecoms can prioritise the client
Around the world, telecommunications service providers are constantly evolving, adapting reconfiguring themselves to meet new industry and client expectations. At the same time, telecoms are drivers of innovation; they have to keep up with the latest trends, and...
Digital economy to bring enhanced benefits in 2025
The world of mobile connectivity is not just evolving, it's promising a future that ensures the industry will not stagnate but continue to drive enhanced experiences. By Divyesh Joshi, chief strategy and transformation officer at MTN SA From the first SMS in the early...
AI could transform the telecom sector
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the telecommunications industry, driving operational efficiencies, optimising network performance, and significantly enhancing customer sxperience (CX), writes Mirza Bukva, head of telecom partnerships Africa at...
MTN drives microgrid initiative in Orange Farm
MTN South Africa is sponsoring a microgrid initiative in Orange Farm, aiming to address critical socio-economic challenges by bringing renewable energy, internet connectivity, and new economic opportunities to the area. The microgrid solution being implemented in...
Nokia launches 5G Banshee Flex Radio
Nokia has announced the release of the Nokia 5G Banshee Flex Radio, a mobile broadband edge network designed to meet the complex communication demands of modern warfare. As part of Nokia’s Tactical Solutions portfolio, this innovative 5G/LTE technology delivers...
Vodacom Western Cape enhances connectivity
The Western Cape is gearing up for what appears to be yet another record-setting festive season in 2024 as more domestic and international visitors flock to the province to enjoy its beautiful beaches, wine farms and nature reserves. Vodacom Western Cape region has...
5G Advanced: The invisible upgrade that could transform daily life
When 5G first arrived, it was advertised as a revolution in connectivity, promising blazing speeds and instant data access. But for most of us, the experience has been more evolutionary than revolutionary. By Rakesh Lakhani, head of networks solutions at Ericsson...
Rise in telco fraud threatens digital trust
Telecommunications fraud is on the rise in South Africa, with the sector seeing one of the highest suspected digital fraud attempt rates globally. In 2023 alone, 15,5% of all suspected digital fraud attempts in South Africa targeted the telecom industry, marking a...
ICANN empowers underserved communities to create Internet domains
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the non-profit organization responsible for coordinating the Domain Name System (DNS), is launching a program to help underserved communities play a bigger role in shaping the internet's future. The...
Fibre network partnership drives jobs, empowerment
Frogfoot RISE, a provider of prepaid, uncapped internet access in underserved communities, has partnered with African Fibre Infrastructure Solutions (AFIS) to simplify the fibre installation process and build local capacity in order to create meaningful employment...
Huawei Operations Transformation Forum Africa 2024: How All Intelligent Operations Will Enable New Growth
Huawei’s Operations and Transformation Forum Africa 2024 opened to an eager audience of industry insiders and a lineup of high-level experts at part of this year’s AfricaCom conference. The forum’s agenda focused on exploring ways for telecommunications industry...