The financially-constrained telco invests R5 million in a partnership with Explore Data Science Academy to train local youth and upskill its employees.

The Competition Commission declares data costs are too high and takes Vodacom and MTN to task, while ICASA maintains data prices are just right.

Disappointing subscriber numbers and a poorly executed strategy led to the closure of Cell C’s streaming service, Black.

Telkom receives written notice from the Cell C board of directors rejecting its non-binding proposal.

The comms minister details the investigation, which included the alleged irregular appointment of former CEO Zami Nkosi.

The regulator commences discussions with the parties to clarify their arrangement to the authority.

Analysts believe the new roaming agreement presents an opportunity for a Cell C turnaround but differ on the prospects of Telkom’s takeover bid succeeding.

The mobile operators’ extended roaming agreement will help Cell C broaden its 4G network coverage nationally.

For the first time, both companies publicly confirm they are in discussions over a possible acquisition deal.

The regulator cautions that all necessary compliance requirements pertaining to purported transactions must be fulfilled.

The troubled telco issues a statement following media speculation that it is a potential target of Telkom.

The company says plans are afoot to acquire an unnamed target, with the future of debt-ridden Cell C remaining uncertain.