Remgro cashes in from Vodacom-Maziv deal

Remgro cashes in from Vodacom-Maziv deal

The much-anticipated Vodacom-Maziv fibre deal successfully cleared critical regulatory approvals last year. Remgro reported a robust set of interim results for the six months ended 31 December, with headline earnings per share surging 38.5% to 931 cents and interim dividends increasing 80.2% to 173 cents per share. A key driver of this growth was Community…

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Why Namibia slammed the door on Starlink

Why Namibia slammed the door on Starlink

Namibia declined licence applications from Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink for failing to satisfy ownership and compliance criteria, the country’s telecommunications regulator said on Wednesday. A notice in the Southern African country’s Government Gazette on Monday showed Starlink’s applications for a telecommunications service licence and access to radio spectrum had been turned down. The…

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Estonia and Latvia say drones hit their NATO territory as Ukraine and Russia traded attacks

Estonia and Latvia say drones hit their NATO territory as Ukraine and Russia traded attacks

Kyiv — NATO members Estonia and Latvia said stray drones entered their territory Wednesday morning on the heels of one of Russia’s biggest daytime drone attacks on Ukraine since Vladimir Putin launched his country’s full-scale invasion four years ago. Estonia’s Internal Security Service said a drone entered the country from Russia and slammed into the chimney…

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Remgro’s fibre empire roars back

Remgro’s fibre empire roars back

Remgro’s fibre infrastructure arm, CIVH, has swung to profitability after the implementation of the landmark Vodacom transaction and strong operational performances from both Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa. In interim results for the six months to 31 December 2025, released on Wednesday, Remgro said CIVH reported headline earnings of R216-million for the period, representing a…

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Africa: Middle-East War / Business Closures, Job Losses Loom – Neca, NLC, LCCI, Asbon

Africa: Middle-East War / Business Closures, Job Losses Loom – Neca, NLC, LCCI, Asbon

–Say soaring fuel prices could cripple economy –Urge immediate govt’s action to save situation –Consumers groan as petrol hits N1,371/litre in Abuja, Lagos, others – The Nigeria Employers Consultative Association, NECA; Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC; Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI; and the Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria, ASBON, yesterday, raised fresh…

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Africa: Middle-East War / Business Closures, Job Losses Loom – Neca, NLC, LCCI, Asbon

Africa: Food Crises in Africa!

Food crisis in Africa stems from a complex interplay of climatic, socio-political, and economic factors. Climate change is a significant driver, causing extreme weather events such as droughts and floods that disrupt agricultural activities. These climatic challenges are compounded by conflicts and political instability, which displace populations and destroy vital agricultural infrastructure, further exacerbating food…

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