Articles about Cell C

Network rankings shape SA telco ad strategies

Vodacom, MTN, Telkom and Cell C spent R708 million on advertising in the second half of 2025, with Vodacom accounting for half the total investment.

BLU pays first dividend in eight years after Cell C spin-out

Blu Label Unlimited declares an interim dividend of 43.56c for the six months to November, on the back of a solid financial position.

Cell C listing triggers R5.2bn hit on Blu Label

The company warns of a sharp earnings per share decline after recognising a R5.2 billion loss linked to Cell C’s listing.

Cell C pleases market with maiden numbers

The mobile operator’s maiden results show solid execution, with data-driven growth and prepaid subscriber gains.

Oppo expands Reno smartphone range in SA

The Chinese company releases the Reno15 Pro and Reno15 F, available on South African networks from February.

Home Affairs defends 6 500% ID fee hike in fight with telcos

The department welcomes the legal challenge, saying it will expose corporate profiteering at taxpayers’ expense.

ICASA moves to curb data expiry ‘exploitation’

The regulator strips away conditions that let mobile operators control bundle rollovers, making them a consumer right, rather than an illusory marketing benefit.

2025 marks turning point for Cell C

The company says 2025 marked a turnaround year, highlighted by a return to profitability, a JSE listing, and expanded network, retail and device partnerships.

Cell C to replicate capex-light model in fibre move

The company sees the next wave of growth in broadband for operators in underserved areas.

AI drives record-breaking tech M&A in 2025

Tech giants spent trillions securing AI capabilities in 2025, while SA saw major telco consolidation and fintech IPOs reshape the local landscape.

Cell C expands digital learning access with two new labs

The labs are equipped with laptops, connectivity and digital learning tools, to improve digital access in underserved communities.

VIDEO: Jorge Mendes: It’s not Cell C’s ‘divine right to succeed’

Cell C is determined it will not make the same mistakes as Virgin Mobile and Red Bull Mobile did, says CEO Jorge Mendes.