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MTN

Swaziland’s phone wars spark crisis
Article
/ 12 October 2012

Swaziland’s phone wars spark crisis

The long-running row between MTN Swaziland and the country’s telecommunications operator has grown into what’s been dubbed a "constitutional crisis".

By Louise Redvers
Vodacom now live with 4G
Article
/ 10 October 2012

Vodacom now live with 4G

Vodacom has begun selling 4G services based on long-term evolution technology but coverage is extremely limited – for now.

By Duncan McLeod
Anti-MTN adverts get local gag
Article
/ 7 September 2012

Anti-MTN adverts get local gag

A major US lobby group’s shock advertising campaign, alleging that MTN is "profiting from torture" in Iran, has been blocked by local agencies.

By Rowan Philp
A language consumers understand
Article
/ 20 July 2012

A language consumers understand

If anyone needs confirmation that there is a price war going on in SA’s cellphone sector, a quick look at last Sunday’s newspapers will confirm it.

By Lloyd Gedye
DA calls for Minty’s suspension amid MTN scandal
Article
/ 12 July 2012

DA calls for Minty’s suspension amid MTN scandal

The DA has called for the suspension of diplomat Abdul Minty over claims emerging from a legal challenge to cellphone giant MTN’s operations in Iran.

By Sapa
Former Iran ambassador suspended amid MTN bribery scandal
Article
/ 11 July 2012

Former Iran ambassador suspended amid MTN bribery scandal

Former ambassador to Iran Yusuf Saloojee has been suspended from his position at the department of international relations and cooperation.

By Staff Reporter
MTN tells US court it has no jurisdiction in Turkcell suit
Article
/ 3 July 2012

MTN tells US court it has no jurisdiction in Turkcell suit

MTN has asked a US court to dismiss a $4.2-billion suit brought by rival Turkcell after alleged underhand tactics to obtain an Iranian mobile license.

By Reuters
Hawks enter the fray in MTN/Turkcell dispute
Article
/ 5 June 2012

Hawks enter the fray in MTN/Turkcell dispute

The Hawks have opened an investigation into allegations of corruption at MTN relating to its purchase of a mobile licence in Iran.

By Reuters
South Africa’s most-respected companies
Article
/ 30 May 2012

South Africa’s most-respected companies

We recognise the companies that South Africans respect the most for their products, service, employees and actions in greater civil society.

By Mail Guardian Correspondent
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Article
/ 4 May 2012

MTN whipped, but still a good buy

Although MTN has been involved in court battles after allegations of corruption surfaced, its share prices hasn’t plummeted and profits are certain.

By Sharda Naidoo
Cellphone giant upbeat over trial
Article
/ 4 May 2012

Cellphone giant upbeat over trial

MTN has moved to have the corruption case against them thrown out of a US court, but rival Turkcell is ready to do battle.

By Sharda Naidoo
Obama order puts screws on MTN
Article
/ 26 April 2012

Obama order puts screws on MTN

Cellphone giant MTN has sought advice in the wake of sanctions by the United States against companies that aid human rights abuses.

By Sharda Naidoo
Shareholder revolt rocks Turkcell
Article
/ 13 April 2012

Shareholder revolt rocks Turkcell

Turkcell’s internal strife has the potential to play into the hands of South African cellphone giant MTN, which is tied to its corruption case.

By Sharda Naidoo
Icasa fails consumers, report says
Article
/ 13 April 2012

Icasa fails consumers, report says

Namibia has been held up as an example of how a regulator can stop cellphone giants from making a killing and ripping off customers.

By Lloyd Gedye
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Africa
/ 13 April 2012

Crossed lines and a king’s tantrum

Swaziland’s King Mswati III has become embroiled in a row with the telecommunications parastatal over the direction of telephony in the kingdom.

By Amabhungane
Iran ‘puts the screws’ on MTN
Article
/ 5 April 2012

Iran ‘puts the screws’ on MTN

Sources reveal a terrifying situation at the mobile operator company’s headquarters in Tehran.

By Sharda Naidoo and Craig Mckune
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Article
/ 5 April 2012

Sasol’s plans to quit Iran under way

With MTN refusing to pull out of Iran, Sasol has stopped buying Iranian crude oil in a move to exit the Islamic republic.

By Sharda Naidoo
Whistle-blower played an ace
Article
/ 5 April 2012

Whistle-blower played an ace

Inside information from a whistle-blower has played into the hands of Turkcell’s long-running legal battle with Iran and MTN.

By Sharda Naidoo
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Article
/ 30 March 2012

MTN shares slide amid bribery scandal

Shares in MTN Group have slid after rival Turkcell filed a lawsuit against the mobile operator, alleging it bribed officials to win an Iranian bid.

By David Dolan
MTN’s cash, weapons and diplomatic ties in Iran
Article
/ 30 March 2012

MTN’s cash, weapons and diplomatic ties in Iran

A rival company has lodged evidence in a United States court that details how South African company — MTN — secured a lucrative deal in Iran.

By Sharda Naidoo, Stefaans Brmmer and Craig Mckune
No image available
Article
/ 30 March 2012

SA’s sovereignty: name your price?

The department of international relations and cooperations says government can’t be bought but recent reports have contradicted this statement.

By The Editorial
New boss makes long-distance call on Cell C
Article
/ 28 March 2012

New boss makes long-distance call on Cell C

New Cell C chief executive Alan Knott-Craig says the mobile operator has its eye on 25% of the market share as part of its long-term strategy.

By Staff Reporter
MTN under pressure to quit Iran
Article
/ 16 March 2012

MTN under pressure to quit Iran

Mobile giant MTN faces calls to disinvest from Iran amid pressure on South Africa from the West as well as amid corruption allegations.

By Sharda Naidoo
New tax a ‘last-minute revenue grab’
Article
/ 2 March 2012

New tax a ‘last-minute revenue grab’

Alarmed investors say the lack of warning
and the quantum of the increase are shocking, writes <b>Maya Fisher-French</b>

By Maya Fisher French
Getting ahead with clean power
Article
/ 2 March 2012

Getting ahead with clean power

Telecoms giant MTN says its new technology takes energy-saving to another level, reports <b>Lisa Steyn</B>.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 3 February 2012

MTN shares fall after Iran bribery, nuclear support claims

MTN shares have tumbled amid claims it secured an Iranian contract through bribery and promises to drum up SA support for Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

By Staff Reporter
SA loan to Swaziland in the balance
Article
/ 9 September 2011

SA loan to Swaziland in the balance

A key beneficiary of the SA loan is rumoured to be co-owned by Swazi royal interests

By Sam Sole Author and Lungile Dube
Driven by innovation
Article
/ 26 August 2011

Driven by innovation

The company helps staff identify opportunities and make the most of them.

By Sponsored Feature
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Article
/ 1 July 2011

Cellphone networks don’t measure up, says Icasa

Three of South Africa’s cellphone operators do not meet certain minimum requirements for network stability, says communications regular Icasa.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 July 2011

Vodacom cuts off about a million users

South Africa’s biggest wireless phones operator, cut off about a million users for failing to register their SIM cards under a new law in the country.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 July 2011

Best broadband deal in SA — ever

8ta’s package is so aggressive, it has even undercut parent company Telkom’s ADSL service.

By Lloyd Gedye
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Article
/ 1 July 2011

Rica’s revenge: unregistered cellphone customers cut off

Just under a million Vodacom customers have been disconnected after failing to register their sim cards before the Rica deadline.

By Staff Reporter
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