insert_link Business / Economics 2026 Set for ICT Growth as per CRAN The Communications Regulatory Authority says 2026 will be a pivotal year for the ICT sector, building on milestones from 2025, including the launch of 5G, e-SIM technology, and the Universal Service Fund. CRAN notes that 5G is already transforming sectors like transport, logistics, and mining, with more industries expected to adopt private 5G networks this year. Mufaro Nesongano is CRAN’s Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations: today28 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa’s Telkom completes first phase of retrenchment process South Africa's Telkom has completed the first phase of its retrenchment process, affecting one-thousand-800 jobs. The telecoms giant reported a 1.9-percent revenue growth to 21-billion-rand, driven by strong revenue performance. CEO Serame Taukobong says the focus is on cutting operational costs and improving revenue mix to build a resilient company: today19 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Africa Tech Summit London Announces 15 Ventures for the 2024 Investment Showcase at London Stock Exchange on June 7th Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London will celebrate the eighth edition at the London Stock Exchange on June 7th, 2024, and is thrilled to announce the 15 tech ventures that will join the ATS Investment Showcase 2024. The ATS London Investment Showcase provides ventures with the opportunity to present their businesses to leading African tech investors, corporates, and industry stakeholders in attendance from Europe, USA and Africa. The […] today13 May, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics 25 April-2 May 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap: Insights into Global Economic Developments As the week unfolds, significant economic events and developments have shaped various sectors, both domestically and internationally. Here's a concise overview of the key highlights from the world of economics: 1. OPEC's Potential Collaboration with Namibia: OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, is eyeing potential collaboration with Namibia as the country gears up for its inaugural offshore oil production by 2030. Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais revealed that […] today2 May, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Customer experience, efficiency to drive growth of Africa’s telco sector this year by Louis Avenant, Senior Project Manager at Itemate Solutions Africa's vibrant telco sector is set for a bumper year in 2024 as it expands operations and broadens service offerings to meet the needs of an increasingly digital-savvy customer base. Industry projections estimate the Africa telco sector will grow by $2.24-billion between 2020 and 2024, with longer-term growth expected to be powered by the rollout of high-speed 5G connectivity and a growing […] today30 January, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 25 January Melvin Angula recently made the move from telecoms to the financial services industry with his appointment as CEO of Letshego Micro Financial Services. Find out more about how the transition has been and what his plans are for the business in this Alexforbes Lead Story. https://iono.fm/e/1399819 today26 January, 2024
