Just as you start thinking someone, like minister Siphiwe Nyanda, might make a difference, they reinforce your scepticism of government.
Consumers will differentiate mobile device capabilities through the bundled services each mobile device brand offers.
The regulator's decision to pull its review of interconnect agreements is supported by the top echelons.
Bar code technology remains preferred over RFID, despite its compliance challenges.
The company's options and accessories division has been incorporated into a larger division called Digital Products and Services.
Consumers and service providers are left hanging as the regulator and government face off in the interconnect rate battle.
The company's DRC and Tanzania operations proved difficult for Vodacom.
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