A leading African mobile communications company providing mobile voice, messaging, data, and financial services.
“I’ll be lucky to get back what I put in”: MTN’s Zakhele Futhi leaves investors disappointed with low returns
MTN's Zakhele Futhi (MTNZF) will begin paying out shareholders on July 28, 2025. Investors express disappointment as payouts fall short of initial promises.
Vodacom receives conditional regulatory approval for Maziv acquisition
The Competition Tribunal reversed its 2024 decision and conditionally approved Vodacom's acquisition of a minority stake in Maziv. Vodacom's R13.2 billion deal will now proceed under strict behavioural and investment-related conditions.
Telcos roll out the red tape for Starlink
South African telcos MTN, Vodacom, and Telkom are open to Starlink but demand a socio-economic impact assessment before allowing operations. Starlink's broadband service is seen as a threat to local telcos due to its affordability and speed.
Fincra secures PSP licence in Tanzania. Here is what it means
Fincra has secured a Payment System Provider license from the Bank of Tanzania. The company aims to build integrated payment rails for Africa, similar to Flutterwave.
South Africa may bend telecom rules for Elon Musk’s Starlink
South Africa is preparing to grant Starlink a special exemption from Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) requirements. The government is exploring an 'equity equivalent' programme to facilitate Starlink's entry without requiring equity transfer.
