Under the deal, Vodacom is looking to acquire a 30% stake in the newly-created Maziv. Vodacom has been given a boost by local competition authorities in its bid to band together with fibre network operator Maziv. This, after the Competition Commission (CompCom) today revealed it reached an agreement with the companies on revised conditions that…
Vodacom’s acquisition of a co-controlling stake of up to 40% in Vumatel parent Maziv is suddenly back on the table following a dramatic development in the case. The Competition Commission said on Tuesday that it has reached an agreement with both Vodacom and Maziv, which also owns Dark Fibre Africa, that could see the deal…
South African telecom provider Rain has launched Loop, a new portable 5G router that boasts smartphone-like functionality. This innovative device comes paired with new unlimited 5G packages priced at R475 and R675 per month. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Oakley Meta Smart Glasses! Loop features an integrated touchscreen, stereo speakers, a camera,…
Enterprise AI adoption. (Image: Datacentrix) When it comes to selecting artificial intelligence (AI) software, enterprise leaders are finding themselves overwhelmed by choice, the complexity of pricing models and a lack of clear value pathways. The initial excitement surrounding AI tools like ChatGPT has rapidly evolved into a multi-layered marketplace, with vendors racing to offer increasingly…
President Cyril Ramaphosa said there’s the prospect that the US may lower a planned 30% tariff on goods in ongoing talks with Washington, as he challenged its calculation of the new levy. US President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled a wave of promised letters that threaten to impose higher duties on American trading partners while…
Digital self-service kiosks will be available at non-modernised DHA offices to enable the public to apply for and collect smart ID cards and passports. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is on track to introduce self-service kiosks powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This forms part of the digital transformation touted by the embattled department, revealed…
Apple took a challenge against EU regulators to Europe’s second highest court on Monday after they fined it €500-million earlier this year for breaching landmark rules aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech. The European Commission in a decision in April said the iPhone maker’s technical and commercial restrictions that prevent app developers from…
During Huawei South Africa Connect 2025, Huawei officially launched the iFTTR OptiXstar F50 series, the country’s latest “Fibre-to-the-Room (FTTR)+X” solution for intelligent, all-optical smart homes. Announced at the Huawei ISP & MSP Forum, under the theme: “Fast and stable infrastructure, accelerating ISP & MSP intelligence”, it represents a major step forward for internet service providers (ISPs), managed…
The Lekker Network is a recently launched global business platform designed to help South African expatriates find business and investment opportunities around the world, including at home. Founded by a group of well-known businesspeople, The Lekker Network was launched in March this year and offers members access to a business directory, a jobs portal (for…
The by-law applies to private and external CCTV cameras installed on the city’s land and infrastructure. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is going to court to challenge the legality of the City of Johannesburg (COJ) new by-law on privately-owned closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV), which sets up convoluted rules requiring registration and City access to…
