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Wed, October 9th 2013, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher

Cell C takes on Vodacom and MTN in competition case

South Africa’s third mobile network operator Cell C has lodged an official complaint against leading operators MTN and Vodacom for anti-competitive behaviour. → Read more
Tue, October 8th 2013, 10:20 · Gabriella Mulligan

MTR cut too steep – Vodacom

The planned cuts in South African mobile termination rates are too steep and may have negative impacts on the telecommunications industry, according to Vodacom, the country’s biggest mobile operator. → Read more
Thu, September 26th 2013, 11:20 · Tom Jackson

OPINION: Sipho Maseko grabs Telkom by scruff of the neck

It took Telkom long enough to decide on who was going to be its chief executive officer, with five months elapsing between the resignation of Nombulelo Moholi and the appointment of Sipho Maseko. But since his appointment, Maseko has battled hard to win the hearts and minds of the South African public. → Read more
Thu, September 5th 2013, 11:40 · Nick Sato

Call charges on Airtel Kenya now most expensive in country

Airtel Kenya has announced a review of its calling rates, making it the most expensive operator in Kenya in terms of call charges. → Read more
Mon, August 26th 2013, 16:30 · Kamau Mbote

KRA denies tax on phones will affect handset penetration

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) director general John Njiraini has disputed a tax on mobile phones and other ICT products will adversely affect the industry’s rapid growth over the past four years. → Read more
Wed, August 14th 2013, 10:30 · Richard Cutcher

Mixed performance for MTN in Nigeria and South Africa

The MTN Group has recorded a 6.5 per cent increase in subscribers in the first half of 2013, but its South Africa network lost around 400,000 customers. → Read more
Wed, June 12th 2013, 15:33 · Richard Cutcher

ICASA licensees receive questionnaire

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published its industry questionnaire concerning call termination regulations as it continues its focus on bringing down costs for consumers. → Read more
Tue, May 21st 2013, 08:29 · Brandon Gregory

“Connecting South Africans” at heart of Pule’s budget speech

Dina Pule, South Africa’s minister of communications, today delivered her communications budget vote speech, setting out her agenda for the future. → Read more
Thu, March 7th 2013, 14:24 · Gabriella Mulligan

ICASA downplays Vodacom warnings on MTR

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will proceed with its planned review of the mobile market with a view to further reducing mobile termination rates (MTRs), in spite of Vodacom’s warnings doing so could hinder capital investment in the sector. → Read more
Wed, February 27th 2013, 10:49 · Gabriella Mulligan

ICASA will not probe Vodacom Free4Sho price plan

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will not investigate Vodacom’s Free4Sho price plan amidst suggestions that it is anti-competitive. → Read more
Fri, January 4th 2013, 14:08 · Elly Okutoyi

OPINION: Kenya’s CCK is not as powerful as it thinks it is

The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has for a long time portrayed itself as the ultimate authority when it comes to matters of communication in the East African nation. → Read more
Mon, December 17th 2012, 11:46 · Elly Okutoyi

Bharti Airtel releases US$95M for 3G network expansion in Kenya

Global telecommunications group Bharti Airtel is releasing KSh8 billion (US$95 million) to Airtel Kenya to finance the expansion of 3G network sites to 550 from the current 360. → Read more
Thu, December 13th 2012, 13:28 · Kamau Mbote

Telecom regulators urge for oversight in industry policies

Telecommunication regulators in Africa have declared there is need for more oversight in regulations as investors inject huge funds towards increasing Internet broadband penetration. → Read more
Wed, November 14th 2012, 10:38 · HumanIPO

HumanIPO Debate: Should Kenya’s government screen SMSes ahead of General Elections?

Kenya’s communications regulator the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) last month spelled out tough rules expected to curb hate speech ahead of the country’s general elections slated for March 4 next year. HumanIPO’s Kamau Mbote and Vince Matinde debate the pros and cons of CCK’s move. → Read more
Mon, November 12th 2012, 12:09 · Kamau Mbote

Is Safaricom finally winning the price war?

Intergrated telecommunications giant Safaricom posted a 113 percent growth in its pre-tax profit largely attributed to the company’s upward revision on its calling charges. → Read more
Tue, October 23rd 2012, 13:05 · Vincent Matinde

Safaricom tops list of taxpayers for 2011/2012

Kenya’s integrated telecommunications firm Safaricom has been confirmed as the country’s top taxpaying company for the fifth year running in the annual awards for top taxpayers from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). → Read more
Wed, October 10th 2012, 12:39 · Tom Jackson

CCK to be disbanded and replaced by independent body

The Kenyan government is to replace the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) with a new, independent, corporate body free of government influence, in line with the country’s constitution. → Read more
Mon, September 24th 2012, 13:40 · Tom Jackson

Kenya’s CCK appoints new Board Chairman

Industry regulator the Communications Communication of Kenya (CCK) has appointed businessman Ben Gituku as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors after previous incumbent Eng. Philip Okundi left to pursue a political seat. → Read more
Mon, July 23rd 2012, 06:31 · Tefo Mohapi

Vodacom releases quarterly results, notes robust data demand

Vodacom Group Limited released its quarterly results for the quarter-ended June 30, 2012 and highlighted that its revenue grew significantly. According to the firm, this among many other factors was furthered by growth in demand for data services from its customers. → Read more
Mon, May 21st 2012, 16:02 · HumanIPO

Kenya budgets over $500 million to spread 4G to 47 counties

Kenya expects to spend some US$500 million to connect 4G network to the country’s 47 counties by March next year. → Read more