Big week for MTN
The operator announced its Simfy acquisition and its intention to re-launch Mobile Money in SA and apply for a licence for the service in Nigeria.
CommScope spends $7.4bn
The company acquired Arris International, a telecoms equipment maker, for $7.4 billion.
IBM splashes out on Red Hat
The company acquired Red Hat, an open source software and services company, for $34 billion.
Microsoft regains its spot
Microsoft overtakes Amazon as the second most valuable company in the US, after Apple.
Harris, L3 Technologies join forces
The companies agree to an all-stock merger of equals, creating the US's sixth largest defence contractor.
Alphabet's Google gets schooled
Google revealed private profile data of at least 500 000 users may have been exposed to hundreds of external developers.
Tencent Holdings goes under the knife
In its first restructuring in six years, the company will consolidate three content business units and create a new group for cloud and smart industries.
Facebook hit again
About 50 million Facebook accounts may have been affected by a new security breach.
Sky's the limit for Comcast
Comcast topped 21st Century Fox in a weekend auction for Sky, winning the British broadcaster with a $38.8 billion bid.
Renesas buys Integrated Device Tech for $6.7bn
This is the company's second major acquisition as it deepens its push into semiconductors for self-driving cars.
Jack Ma steps down
Alibaba's co-founder and executive chairman intends to pursue philanthropic endeavours in education.
Apple explores augmented reality
The company buys Akonia Holographics, a six-year-old maker of displays for augmented reality glasses.
