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 Thu, 28 May 2026 15:16:30 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vodacom-partnerships-that-turn-digital-access-into-meaningful-inclusion-289767a South Africa’s digital divide continues to threaten economic development. But this divide is not just about connectivity - it is about whether access translates into meaningful opportunities for young people: learning, employment, and participation in an economy that is already digital by default. 1-268500 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/africa-200-ranking-reflects-growing-confidence-of-pan-african-brands-067915a South African brands dominate the Africa 200 2026 report by Brand Finance, accounting for 71% of total brand value, with 104 brands worth $44.6bn. Africa’s top 200 brands have grown by 11% to reach a combined value of $62.6bn in 2026, driven by strong performance across the banking, telecoms, and retail sectors. 1-268427 Tue, 26 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sentech-appoints-flenk-mnisi-as-chief-operating-officer-289167a Sentech SOC Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Flenk Mnisi as chief operating officer (COO), effective 18 May 2026. 1-268400 Mon, 25 May 2026 12:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hostafrica-acquires-zanodecoza-bringing-the-ai-deployment-toolset-to-south-african-developers-067085a HostAfrica today announced the acquisition of zanode.co.za, a South African application hosting platform built around GitHub-based deployments, managed PostgreSQL, and ZAR-denominated pricing. The acquisition extends HostAfrica’s hosting offering beyond traditional shared, reseller, and VPS products into a developer-first app platform aimed at agencies, software development companies, and SaaS teams building for the South African market. 1-268147 Fri, 15 May 2026 11:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mtn-earmarks-r480m-for-network-upgrades-in-free-state-northern-cape-289247a MTN plans to invest more than R480m in network upgrades and expansion projects across the Free State and Northern Cape during 2026, with the company targeting improvements in connectivity across urban and rural areas. 1-268130 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mtn-q1-core-earnings-rises-279-845173a MTN said on Tuesday, 12 May, its core earnings jumped 27.9% in the first quarter, outpacing revenue growth as tighter cost control and strong performances in Nigeria and Ghana boosted profit. 1-268079 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vodacom-lifts-longterm-customer-target-as-financial-services-grow-845123a South African mobile telecoms operator Vodacom Group said on Monday,10 May, it has upgraded its long‑term customer growth target after adding millions of customers over the past year. 1-268009 Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vodacom-full-year-profit-surges-229-on-africa-wide-growth-069895a South African mobile telecoms operator Vodacom Group reported a 22.9% jump in full-year profit on Monday, 11 May, as growth from its businesses on the continent offset a decline in its home market, where it booked a one-off cost in the first half. 1-267977 Mon, 11 May 2026 11:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mtn-group-names-andrew-savage-to-lead-global-sourcing-392538a MTN Group has announced the appointment of Andrew Savage as its new executive of global sourcing and supply chain (GSSC), effective 1 May 2026. 1-267813 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/samsung-celebrates-remarkable-level-1-b-bbee-accomplishment-for-8th-consecutive-year-069495a Highlighting commitment that transcends mere compliance – An enduring dedication to meaningful economic transformation in South Africa 1-267677 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Telecoms & Networks South Africa