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MTN denies bribery of former SA ambassador to Iran

The SA telco denies it ever paid former ambassador Yusuf Saloojee any money to help it gain its Iranian licence.

Independent Communications of SA

Court sentences ICASA boss to 20 years

The regulatory authority's disgraced chairperson, Rubben Mohlaloga, has reportedly been sentenced to 20 years behind bars.

Uganda deports MTN CEO

Wim Vanhelleputte has been forced to leave Uganda and MTN says it "has not been notified of the grounds for the deportation".

Sophos South Africa

Only 34% of SA organisations ready to comply with POPI Act

Sophos reveals the findings of a new study on the state of POPI compliance within South African organisations.

Telcos happy to see ECA Bill taken out of play

Telecoms operators welcome the government's withdrawal of the "flawed" and controversial Electronic Communications Amendment Bill from Parliament.

Sabinet sponsors 40 Attorneys Development Fund beneficiaries

As part of its ongoing commitment to developing SA's knowledge economy, Sabinet has sponsored 40 of the Attorneys Development Fund's beneficiaries.

'Please Call Me' inventor accusing former funders of fraud

According to the Sunday Times, 'Please Call Me' inventor Kenneth Nkosana Makate has opened a fraud case against his former funders Raining Men Trade

20 February 2025

ITWeb Governance, Risk & Compliance FEB 2025

Aligning GRC with Business Innovation and Agility

MTN Nigeria tax bill case postponed yet again

While the operator settled with the Nigerian central bank last year, it is still in a $2 billion tax-related court battle with the country's attorney general.

Mining sector: stepping into 4IR

Advances in technology and artificial intelligence in the mining industry raise issues like data protection, intellectual property ownership and legal liability, says Aalia Manie, a partner at Webber Wentzel.

AVeS Cyber Security

Good governance is key to keeping strategic customers

The principles of good governance are elementary to the success and long-term sustainability of all businesses, says Charl Ueckermann, CEO of AVeS Cyber Security.

AVeS Cyber Security

Google's EUR50m fine to impact content, CX teams

Content and customer experience teams must be thoroughly trained in all aspects of the GDPR, says Tim Walters of the Content Advisory.

ITWeb Governance

Don't overlook third-party risk

Companies should properly vet third-parties and the resources they bring on board, says Dirco's Rapule Kgalaki.

Denmark added to Huawei worry list

Huawei's troubles in Europe continue, with two employees expelled from Denmark, following an inspection of its Copenhagen offices by authorities.