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South Africa has approximately 23,000 public schools, yet around 17,000 remain completely offline¹. That means only about 6,000 have some…
Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens’…
Kasi Tech Series is a township digital innovation platform. The series brings together township tech founders, digital service providers and…
Vuma, the Maziv-owned high-speed fibre-to-the-home operator, has officially surpassed the one million subscriber milestone—a number that reflects not just growth,…
A new mobile solution aims to bridge the digital divide for deskless employees. It promises enhanced productivity, security, and centralized…
In an address at SATNAC 2025, Sandile Msimango, CEO of IHS Towers South Africa, issued a meaningfult call to action,…
HERMANUS, Western Cape – In a transformative keynote that challenged the very definition of digital progress, Gugu Mthembu, Chief Marketing Officer…
HERMANUS, Western Cape – In a keynote that reframed Africa’s position in the global tech space, Telkom Group CEO Serame…
Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal has announced a transformative investment of over R1.1 billion in network infrastructure for the current financial year (FY26),…
YouTube and Vumatel (Vuma), (a company of the MAZIV Group) announced a joint pilot program aimed at tackling digital inequality…
In a world where connectivity creates opportunity, millions of South Africans still sit on the wrong side of the digital…
A massive R660-million infrastructure investment is set to transform connectivity across Southern Gauteng, with Vodacom launching new sites and expanding…
Amid a proposal for free hotspots, Telkom highlights its “constructive engagement” with the regulator to advance digital inclusion In response…
Vodacom Limpopo region has announced a major investment of more than R500 million in network infrastructure for the current financial…
South African-founded platform Spaza Market is positioning itself as a key catalyst for growing Africa’s enterprise economy, starting with South…
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have entered a strategic infrastructure-sharing agreement in key African markets, including Mozambique, Tanzania, and the…
There is a growing infatuation with Starlink in South Africa. As regulatory hurdles ease, the satellite-based broadband service is increasingly…
It is a privilege to join you at Huawei South Africa Connect 2025. This platform brings together leaders from government,…
Today, access to the internet is as essential as electricity or running water. It’s how people find work, run a…
Vodacom has taken a significant step toward digital inclusion with the launch of the Blindshell Classic 2, a specialised button smartphone…
In the bustling townships of South Africa, where unemployment hovers at 32.9% and economic exclusion remains a daily reality, a…
TooMuchWifi has secured a major FDI/DFI Investment to drive affordable high-speed internet in South Africa. Three new investors—British International Investment…
Vodacom Group has announced plans to invest over R20 billion in capital expenditure (capex) in the coming financial year, reinforcing its commitment…
As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month this March, we must confront an escalating crisis that threatens to entrench inequality…
The single most powerful way to empower tens of millions of South Africans quickly is to drive down the cost…