Telecoms operators experienced a “pivotal” year. South Africa’s mobile network operators (MNOs) reported a strong 2025, leveraging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and preparing for further network investment in 2026. ITWeb spoke to the operators about their key milestones, regulatory developments and expectations for the year ahead. Byron Kennedy, spokesperson for Vodacom, said a…
Africa’s true digital strength lies in the mindset of its young innovators, not just in technology adoption, and stakeholders must work together to harness this potential, according to Sunil Taldar, Group CEO and Managing Director of Airtel Africa. Taldar made the remarks during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) at the Kigali Convention Centre, a three-day…
The author, Seacom’s Nic Breytenbach When it comes to digital infrastructure in Africa, few things are more pressing than the need for faster, more resilient and more direct connectivity between the continent’s east and west coasts. As things stand today, if a submarine cable is cut north of Mombasa, data traffic must travel all the…
Andrea Carr, Head of R&D at e4. e4, which positions itself as a leading partner in digital transformation, has announced the launch of Legatum (Legacy), a new digital deceased estate management system designed to tackle delays and inefficiencies in estate processing. Using e4’s existing automation, secure digital workflows and integrated compliance tools, Legatum aims to…
