Telkom denies 13 000 retrenchments

Telkom has dismissed speculation that it is retrenching 13 000 employees, saying that no such decision has been taken.  In a statement, Telkom points out that it recently announced voluntary separation and voluntary early retirement process to its employees which...

Appeals court rules for Telkom

The matter between ZTE Mzansi and Telkom was concluded yesterday in favour of Telkom.  Telkom’s Procurement Policy and process of applying it was upheld when the Supreme Court of Appeal today set aside the North Gauteng High Court’s interim interdict against the...

Telkom to ‘rebalance’ workforce

Telkom has announced to its employees that management and bargaining unit staff will be afforded the opportunity of applying for voluntary severance (VSPs) and early retirement packages (VERPs) from 15 March 2013 until 31 August 2013.  This follows formal consultation...

Telkom debuts VDSL products

Telkom Internet will next week (4 March) launch VDSL-based broadband products that will let customers experience speeds of up to 20Mbps and 40Mbps. Telkom MD: Consumer Services and Retail, Manelisa Mavuso, says the development of these products will improve the...

Broadband trial a success, says Telkom

Telkom reports that its high-speed broadband trial has been successful.  The pilot started in October 2012 and has given participating Internet customers access to speeds of up to 20Mbps and up to 40Mbps. “The pilot has seen participating customers experience...