Double-digit growth in mobile and fixed data traffic underscored Telkom’s core offerings. JSE-listed telecommunications firm Telkom has posted strong full-year results, bolstered by significant growth in its mobile business, as well as gains from the Swiftnet disposal. The company today published its annual financial results and ordinary and special dividend declaration for the year ended…
Image: Reuters Telkom on Tuesday reported a 62.3% rise in full-year earnings and resumed dividends after a four-year suspension, also declaring a special dividend of 98c/share. Telkom, partially owned by the government, said headline earnings per share for continuing operations rose to 467.5c in the year ended 31 March, up from 288.1c a year earlier….
Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, has officially unveiled a new high-tech, tamper-proof provincial number plate system. The new intelligent number plate system is a secure, traceable, and smart solution, incorporating tamper-evident decals, forensic QR codes, and a fully digitised back-end portal. These technological enhancements are designed to combat vehicle theft, fraud, and cloning while improving road…
The South African Revenue Services (Sars) believes that new e-commerce regulations targeting international online retailers like Temu and Shein could generate an additional R3 billion in VAT revenue, as reported by City Press. Read: Sociable: A new South African app reimagining social media The National Treasury’s Budget review document for 2025/26, released in March, indicated…
Tecnotree, the global pioneer in AI-native Digital BSS and fintech platforms, has announced a major multi-year, multi-country agreement with a Tier-1 Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) to transform its operations across the United Kingdom and Europe. The deal, valued at USD 19.58 million over five years, positions Tecnotree at the forefront of next-generation MVNO enablement…
The Association of Comms & Technology (ACT) has challenged a move by the department of home affairs to increase the price businesses pay to access the national identity system for verifications by 150% – allegedly without proper consultation. The Home Affairs National Information System (Hanis) and its replacement, the Automated Biometric Identity System (Abis), are…
XLink, South Africa’s powerhouse Fintelco company, has been named Technology Company of the Year at the prestigious Africa Tech Week Awards 2025, held at the Century City Conference Centre on Tuesday, 3 June. This standout achievement recognises XLink’s relentless pursuit of reimagining the future, pushing boundaries, delivering impact and creating shared value in Africa’s digital…
Microsoft and Asus have teamed up to introduce two new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, part of the “Project Kennan” initiative. These devices boast a new full-screen Xbox experience on Windows, designed specifically to be more handheld-friendly by simplifying the Windows interface and focusing purely on gaming. Read: Sociable: A new South African app reimagining social…
Ayanda Peta, president of CSA South Africa. The South African chapter of the global non-profit Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is ramping up efforts to grow its membership, promote collaboration and develop critical cloud security skills amid rising demand in the country’s digital economy. Formally registered as a non-profit organisation in January 2025 following its initial…
Eventhive, Africa’s leading B2B2C event servicing company with a strong portfolio across key sectors, has expanded into South Africa with the launch of Payments Live. The inaugural event is scheduled to take place on Monday, 26 June 2025 at the prestigious Pivot Hotel, Montecasino, Johannesburg. Payments Live aims to be the premier gathering for senior-level…
