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Telkom

‘Bain was happy the focus was only on Sars’: Athol Williams
National
/ 12 January 2022

‘Bain was happy the focus was only on Sars’: Athol Williams

The whistleblower fears that Zondo’s recommendation that the firm’s contracts with public entities be scrutinised will be stonewalled – and implicates Telkom.

By Emsie Ferreira
Diversifying Vodacom dips its toes in new markets
Business
/ 18 November 2021

Diversifying Vodacom dips its toes in new markets

Last week, South Africa’s biggest cell phone operator announced two major acquisitions amid speculation its rivals may be teaming up

By Sarah Smit
Ramaphosa hails IEC lifeline, trumpets basic income grant
Politics
/ 6 September 2021

Ramaphosa hails IEC lifeline, trumpets basic income grant

The ANC president said the basic income grant should be cost effective and subject to long-term affordability

By Khaya Koko
Telkom’s new CEO calls for end to spectrum auction delays
Business
/ 5 September 2021

Telkom’s new CEO calls for end to spectrum auction delays

Serame Taukobong says, if done right, the auction of new broadband spectrum will help level the playing field

By Sarah Smit
Telkom’s long game bears fruit
Business
/ 15 August 2021

Telkom’s long game bears fruit

The partly state-owned firm has battled the odds to become the third-biggest mobile operator in SA

By Sarah Smit
Serame Taukobong appointed as Telkom’s chief executive designate
Business
/ 4 August 2021

Serame Taukobong appointed as Telkom’s chief executive designate

The telecommunication group’s current chief executive, Sipho Maseko, will step down at the end of June 2022

By Sarah Smit
Zondo dismisses Bain’s request to publish its affidavit to commission
National
/ 24 March 2021

Zondo dismisses Bain’s request to publish its affidavit to commission

The consulting firm said it would suffer prejudice if its version were not made public to counter testimony. But Zondo says Bain created its own dilemma

By Emsie Ferreira
Former Bain consultant claims company plotted capture on a grand scale with Zuma
National
/ 23 March 2021

Former Bain consultant claims company plotted capture on a grand scale with Zuma

Bain’s role at Sars was a gateway for a special council that would control Eskom and the wider economy, Zondo commission witness says

By Emsie Ferreira
GameStop rally crash calms JSE
Business
/ 11 February 2021

GameStop rally crash calms JSE

The equities rally has come crashing down, along with fears of contagion on the JSE after large-scale sell-offs by investors

By Siqalane Taho
Why zero-rated mobile phone content is a nation-builder
Opinion
/ 10 February 2021

Why zero-rated mobile phone content is a nation-builder

The new mobile licence conditions, which insist networks provide educational content for free, will start to bridge the digital divide

By David Harrison
Faster, cheaper data is here – but not for long
Article
/ 23 April 2020

Faster, cheaper data is here – but not for long

There are factors such as exchange rates, electricity costs, security free and fuel prices that are contributors, but additional spectrum will certainly bring about significant change in the local industry

By Tshegofatso Mathe
South Africa’s digital divide detrimental to the youth
Article
/ 19 April 2020

South Africa’s digital divide detrimental to the youth

Without the means to leverage lockdown as a time to grow, Covid-19 reinforces how access to data remains a barrier to young people’s progress

By Kristal Duncan-Williams
The State of the Nation speech Ramaphosa should make
Article
/ 13 February 2020

The State of the Nation speech Ramaphosa should make

I have been slow but steady in rebuilding South Africa, but it’s time for tough, decisive action

By Piet Naudé
SABC appoints new acting COO
Article
/ 30 April 2019

SABC appoints new acting COO

The national broadcaster’s board has appointed Dr Craig Van Rooyen with immediate effect

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Unembargoed: December 20 to January 3
Article
/ 2 January 2019

Unembargoed: December 20 to January 3

Uncaptured: We go behind the scenes to reveal how the state was won back

By Mg Reporter
First Sars, now Telkom hit by Bain
Article
/ 20 December 2018

First Sars, now Telkom hit by Bain

State company subsidiary loses millions after consulting firm’s cost strategies were binned

By Sabelo Skiti
​Off with Head: SAA gets new CFO
Article
/ 4 October 2018

​Off with Head: SAA gets new CFO

Deon Fredericks has been appointed new interim CFO following the lapsing of Robert Head’s contract at the end of September

By Sabelo Skiti
Sapo, MTN to fight over R900m tender
Article
/ 26 August 2018

Sapo, MTN to fight over R900m tender

The contract, to upgrade Sapo network facilities, was initially advertised in 2016 with both Telkom and MTN contesting

By Staff Reporter
Post Office strike halts payment to grant beneficiaries
Article
/ 9 July 2018

Post Office strike halts payment to grant beneficiaries

The workers say they have not received a wage hike in three years. They are demanding a 12% wage increase

By Staff Reporter
Must Telkom pay for your wasted time?
Article
/ 8 June 2018

Must Telkom pay for your wasted time?

Courts and competition tribunal will test whether the telco is liable for losses its errors have caused

By Tebogo Tshwane
Telkom turns to mobile and fibre as landline business takes knock
Article
/ 29 May 2018

Telkom turns to mobile and fibre as landline business takes knock

​Telkom is steering its business towards "new revenue streams", such as mobile, data and the internet

By Lameez Omarjee
New Eskom board announced – Jabu Mabuza named as new chairperson
Article
/ 20 January 2018

New Eskom board announced – Jabu Mabuza named as new chairperson

Eskom has been in a leadership crisis after several board members, including the chairman and chief executive, resigned in 2017.

By Staff Reporter
Silence in telling places speaks volumes
Article
/ 27 October 2017

Silence in telling places speaks volumes

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba’s budget speech had some unsettling moments that had nothing to do with the financial realities facing the country

By Lynley Donnelly
State-owned enterprises shouldn’t be used as pawns in South African politics
Article
/ 19 September 2017

State-owned enterprises shouldn’t be used as pawns in South African politics

Privatisation talk in South Africa shows how state owned enterprises are being used as tools for enrichment by the connected.

By Point Author
Gigaba sips from chalice he poisoned
Article
/ 1 September 2017

Gigaba sips from chalice he poisoned

Life is no picnic for the finance minister, with the parastatals he used to oversee in a mess

By Staff Reporter
Gigaba lashes out against ‘hysteria’ over SAA bailout
Article
/ 25 August 2017

Gigaba lashes out against ‘hysteria’ over SAA bailout

Gigaba spoke out against a leaked secret memo indicating that Treasury would bailout SAA using Telkom shares.

By Lameez Omarjee
How Cell C was bought with its own airtime
Article
/ 25 August 2017

How Cell C was bought with its own airtime

The airtime deal is hiding in a complex web involving controversial new majority shareholders Blue Label Telecoms and Net1

By Phillip De Wet
SAA squanders SA’s prized assets
Article
/ 18 August 2017

SAA squanders SA’s prized assets

Telkom’s turnaround is extraordinary but the state may have to forfeit its rare resource to pay the failed airline’s debts

By Staff Reporter
Cellphone costs are a wake-up call
Article
/ 11 August 2017

Cellphone costs are a wake-up call

Analysing the hidden costs of a contract should make you think carefully before you sign up.

By Staff Reporter
Telkom Mobile has the lines buzzing about its prices and, surprisingly, its service
Article
/ 5 August 2016

Telkom Mobile has the lines buzzing about its prices and, surprisingly, its service

The quasi-parastatal will however have an uphill battle to win back customers.

By Lynley Donnelly
SA flunked golden IT opportunities
Analysis
/ 5 December 2015

SA flunked golden IT opportunities

The industry provided an incredible chance to create new jobs but the political will failed.

By John Mattison
The battle is on for rapid broadband
Article
/ 3 September 2015

The battle is on for rapid broadband

A delay in policy directive is raising the stakes in the telecommunications sector’s battle for high-speed spectrum.

By Staff Reporter
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