https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/663.html South Africa news 15 Telecoms & Networks news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/663.html en-us Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:51:27 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vera-songwe-to-chair-new-vodacom-foundation-board-747792a Vodacom Foundation has appointed a seven-member board chaired by economist Dr Vera Songwe as it consolidates the telecommunications group's eight country foundations under a single pan-African structure. 1-272132 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sentech-backs-innovation-and-skills-development-as-headline-sponsor-of-future-of-work-dialogue-2026-414449a Sentech, South Africa’s national digital infrastructure provider, will participate as headline sponsor and exhibitor at the fifth annual Future of Work Dialogue 2026, taking place on 30 September and 1 October 2026 at The Maslow Hotel, Time Square, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria. 1-272115 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ask-learn-understand-old-mutual-brings-financial-education-to-whatsapp-419239a From understanding interest and starting a savings plan to managing debt when money is tight, everyday financial questions can be surprisingly difficult to answer. Now, Old Mutual is bringing financial education closer to South Africans with ZakaChat, an interactive, AI-powered tool available through WhatsApp. 1-271975 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sentech-to-showcase-digital-infrastructure-and-connectivity-capabilities-at-govtech-2026-419639a Sentech will participate in GovTech 2026, taking place from 21–23 September at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), showcasing its digital infrastructure, connectivity, media and skills development capabilities at a platform focused on shaping South Africa’s digital future. 1-271875 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vodacom-to-appeal-kenya-court-ruling-against-safaricom-stake-purchase-742862a South African telecoms group Vodacom plans to appeal a Kenyan court ruling that ordered the cancellation of the deal it completed earlier this year to buy an additional 15% stake in Kenya's Safaricom from the Kenyan government. 1-271772 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/trump-administration-to-lend-100m-to-telecoms-firm-africell-countering-huawei-in-africa-964324a The Trump administration will lend nearly $100m to Africell, Africa's only American-owned telecoms firm, as the US seeks to thwart the expansion of China's Huawei in Africa, according to a press release and a person familiar with the matter. 1-271694 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sentech-delivers-resilient-fy202526-results-clean-audit-and-reduced-net-loss-075495a Sentech has delivered a resilient performance for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, achieving a clean audit and significantly reducing its net loss, while continuing to advance its strategic transformation agenda. The organisation achieved 90% against its predetermined objectives, up from 85% in FY2025, reflecting continued progress in the execution of its strategic priorities. 1-271677 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-makes-a-great-business-different-inside-voys-steward-owned-model-853323a After 20 years of building a telecommunications company, Voys is taking a different approach to one of the most fundamental questions in business: who should ultimately own and shape a company? 1-271509 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beyond-connectivity-octotel-empowers-160-learners-through-ai-coding-and-robotics-308288a For Octotel, the leading fibre network provider in South Africa, connectivity has always been about more than simply providing access to the internet. It is about creating opportunities, unlocking potential, and ensuring communities have the tools to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world. 1-271483 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beyond-the-connection-how-colleen-mac-namara-is-multiplying-opportunity-through-zeltec-telecoms-308218a Through ZelTec Telecoms, Colleen Mac Namara is extending connectivity into underserved communities while creating employment, developing skills and showing what becomes possible when one entrepreneur’s growth creates opportunities for many more. 1-271443 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa