Helios Towers targets expanded rural connectivityTechnology

Helios Towers targets expanded rural connectivity

The telecoms tower infrastructure company’s ambition is to provide coverage for an extra 20 million people by 2026.

AWS offers AI certifications to upskill AfricansTechnology

AWS offers AI certifications to upskill Africans

Amazon Web Services introduces AI-focused certifications to provide students and professionals with in-demand cloud computing skills.

Global e-tailers’ SA entry is double-edged sword for couriersTechnology

Global e-tailers’ SA entry is double-edged sword for couriers

Local couriers face a unique set of challenges and opportunities, as Amazon, Shein and Temu disrupt SA’s e-commerce market.

MultiChoice CEO downplays turbulence at DStv operatorTechnology

MultiChoice CEO downplays turbulence at DStv operator

With a diversified business portfolio and the relaunched Showmax video streaming platform, the company will turn around its fortunes, says…

Pick n Pay sees uptick in Bitcoin payments in storesTechnology

Pick n Pay sees uptick in Bitcoin payments in stores

The retailer’s crypto payments jump to R1 million a month in sales, as shoppers pay for groceries, data, airtime and…

Standard Bank enters MVNO collaboration with MTNTechnology

Standard Bank enters MVNO collaboration with MTN

The bank’s new mobile virtual network operator collaboration with MTN SA will see it rebrand its offering to Standard Bank…

Digital Parks Africa expands Samrand data centreTechnology

Digital Parks Africa expands Samrand data centre

The company extends its carrier-neutral data centre in Johannesburg, to meet the growing demand for cloud services.

Cell C franchises company-owned storesTechnology

Cell C franchises company-owned stores

The franchise model has proven to be successful, with franchising stores performing 14% better than the company-owned facilities, says the…

Blocking of Bolt drivers is persecution, say operatorsTechnology

Blocking of Bolt drivers is persecution, say operators

Bolt operators are furious over the blocking of 6 000 drivers on the platform, saying they are being “persecuted” for…

Reunert’s SkyWire deploys 400 hi-site towers for last-mile connectivityTechnology

Reunert’s SkyWire deploys 400 hi-site towers for last-mile connectivity

The fixed wireless access network provider aims to increase its tower footprint across SA, while introducing 5G-like and fibre-equivalent offerings.