SA’s fibre bottleneck needs a wireless breakthrough
South Africa’s digital economy is accelerating fast. By Justin Mackenzie, MD of VO Connect With a projected 92% increase in national data centre capacity by 2030, rising from 501.1 MW to 962.4 MW, according to Africa Data Centres, businesses across sectors are...
MTN invests R480m into KZN network
MTN South Africa has announced a R480-million investment into KwaZulu-Natal, expanding and modernising its network infrastructure, with a strong focus on improving access in underserved areas. The project includes: Construction of 25 new sites Modernisation of 90...
MTN named SA’s most admired brand and best telecommunication brand
MTN has once again secured its position as South Africa’s most admired brand for 2025, while also being named the best telecommunications brand in the country by Brand Africa. Charles Molapisi, CEO of MTN South Africa, says: “This recognition is a powerful affirmation...
5G the catalyst for a smarter, more connected SA
The rollout of 5G networks in South Africa marks a transformative milestone in the evolution of connectivity, writes Avinash Gupta, head of centre of excellence at In2IT Technologies. With the promise of faster speeds, ultra-low latency, and unprecedented device...
Vodacom earmarks R100m for KZN base stations
Vodacom will invest about R100-million in building 106 new base station sites in deep rural areas of KwaZulu Natal to connect hundreds of thousands people. The new sites will be rolled out in 11 district municipalities including Amajuba, eThekwini, Harry Gwala,...
Vox and Comsol launch bespoke connectivity solutions
Vox has partnered with telecommunications provider Comsol to create bespoke connectivity solutions for South African organisations. These solutions are ideal for companies in remote and rural areas as Comsol has wide coverage alongside Vox’s reach. So the companies...
Global recognition for VodaBucks rewards programme
Vodacom’s flagship rewards programme, VodaBucks, has been awarded with the “Best Gamification Worldwide for Loyalty Enhancement” accolade at the 2025 International Loyalty Awards event, held in Dubai. “This is an epic moment for Vodacom South Africa, and I am beyond...
Legacy BSS hampers African telcos’ modernisation efforts
The African telecommunications sector is dynamic and full of growth opportunities and potential new revenue streams for operators who can respond to market demands quickly. However, their existing business support systems (BSS), which served them well when...
Do not get burned by the MVNO hype
With mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) being hailed as the next big thing in telecom, it is easy to get swept up in the hype. But choosing the wrong MVNO partner can come at a serious cost in time, compliance risks, and real money. As more businesses outside of...
MTN GigZone aims for affordable community connectivity
MTN South Africa has announced the launch of MTN GigZone, an initiative aimed at providing affordable and reliable community Internet access in underserved areas, offering 24-hour access for just R5. MTN GigZone will be rolled out in phases across selected townships,...
The shape of consumer consumption is changing
It has become increasingly challenging to meet consumer demand for accessible data and this is changing the shape of service delivery and innovation in 2025, writes Craig Blignaut, WiFi product manager at Vox. In the first quarter of 2024, one user consumed 411,4...
Creative solutions needed for remote connectivity challenges
If you’ve ever travelled to a remote area, you’ll know that there are some locations where it’s impossible to connect. By Theo Van Zyl, head of wireless at Vox While it might be okay to miss an email or a social media post for a short while, this is the harsh reality...