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High court puts temporary halt on R500-million tablet tender

National Sabelo Skiti - 7 Oct 2020

State technology agency wins first battle in IT tender war, with court to hear rest of the matter on urgent basis

Inside Facebook’s big bet on Africa

Africa Matthew Du Plessis - 25 May 2020

New undersea cables will massively increase bandwidth to the continent

Faster, cheaper data is here – but not for long

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 23 Apr 2020

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

South Africa’s digital divide detrimental to the youth

Article Kristal Duncan-Williams - 19 Apr 2020

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

Zero-rate mobile services for health, education and development now

Article David Harrison - 23 Mar 2020

Operators must work together — if each network picks which sites to zero-rate, access to information will be determined by the colour of a person’s sim card

MTN drives inclusivity of deaf community

Press Releases IT Web - 6 Feb 2020

The company produced DefBars, a bespoke music track using SASL for the hard-of-hearing and/or deaf community.

MTN gears up to deliver improved customer service

Press Releases IT Web - 28 Jan 2020

On 28 January, the first batch of MTN contract customers will be migrated onto the new customer service platform.

MTN unveils TikTok bundles

Press Releases IT Web - 22 Jan 2020

Customised MTN TikTok data bundles are available to all prepaid customers on *136*2#.

MTN voted best mobile network

Press Releases IT Web - 14 Jan 2020

An independent report found MTN to be the best mobile network in SA in the fourth quarter of 2019.

MTN readies its network for festive season

Press Releases IT Web - 13 Dec 2019

Operations are under way to cater for additional coverage and capacity requirements in selected hotspots.

From data must fall to data for all

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 6 Dec 2019

Commission orders Vodacom and MTN to lower their prices and provide daily, free ‘lifeline’ data

MTN on data pricing

Press Releases IT Web - 3 Dec 2019

The greatest hurdle to data pricing reduction remains spectrum, says MTN.

Report battery theft, vandalism: MTN

Press Releases IT Web - 2 Dec 2019

With the festive session around the corner, MTN continues to appeal to communities to report theft and vandalism of network towers.

MTN Black Friday Mega Deals

Press Releases IT Web - 29 Nov 2019

New and existing MTN customers are in for big deals on Black Friday, with a number of huge savings lined up for prepaid, contract and business customers.

MTN shares ‘that winning feeling’ with Roodepoort SPCA

Press Releases IT Web - 26 Nov 2019

MTN gave dog-friendly cakes and donated a year's worth of dog and cat food to the Roodepoort SPCA.

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Q&A Sessions: ‘My north star is the patient’

Eyaaz Matwadia - 24 Oct 2020

Rhulani Nhlaniki is Pfizer’s cluster lead for sub-Saharan Africa. As Pfizer starts phase III of the clinical trial of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate, he tells Malaikah Bophela that if it is successful, the company will ensure the vaccine will be available to everyone who needs it

National

Murder of anti-mining activist emboldens KZN community

khaya koko - 23 Oct 2020

Mam’Ntshangase was described as a fierce critic of mining and ambassador for land rights.

National

Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection