A leading African mobile communications company providing mobile voice, messaging, data, and financial services.
Put the Woan’s spectrum in orbit, says Vodacom
Vodacom is requesting Icasa to make Woan spectrum available for satellite-to-phone services. The frequencies could help achieve 100% coverage in South Africa by connecting phones directly to satellites.
How the DRC Is Using Mobile Phone Data to Fight Ebola
The DRC is using anonymized mobile phone data for the first time to predict Ebola outbreaks. As of September 21, 2026, the DRC reported 7,773 confirmed Ebola cases and 3,759 deaths.
Cell C in talks with Starlink and Amazon Leo
Cell C is discussing potential partnerships with SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon Leo for satellite broadband services. CEO Jorge Mendes describes Cell C's strategy as network agnostic, focusing on a network of networks.
Cell C launches 5G
Cell C's 5G network is live and available to customers with 5G handsets. CEO Jorge Mendes confirmed the network's existence in response to a direct question during an interview.
