Articles about Telkom

Telecoms consolidation: What it means for voice customers

Consolidation may change the shape of the telecoms industry, but customers still have choices, says Evan Damon, wholesale channel manager at Wanatel.

Emerging CAPACITI talent wins 2nd Annual AfriHack Connect Hackathon

The three-day hackathon was hosted by Empiras Global Academy in partnership with Telkom.

MTN cannot rule out future deal with Telkom, says CEO

Consolidation in the telecoms market is inevitable, says MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita, adding that there are currently no active talks with Telkom.

#DataMustFall legacy endures as wireless costs rise only 1%

South Africans are paying only slightly more for wireless internet services today than they did in 2022, says the Competition Commission.

Motheo Taukobong, son of Telkom CEO, passes away

The family confirms the passing of Motheo Taukobong (25), the son of Telkom's group chief executive officer.

Fibre, mobile propel Telkom to R10.8bn revenue in Q1

The company continues its positive momentum, with a 1.1% increase in group revenue for the first quarter.

AI-driven infrastructure demand lifts telco share prices

Telco shares surge as operators increase spend to meet demand for connectivity, data centres and new technologies like AI.

Telkom pays out R160m after BCX, Gyro job cuts

The restructuring expenses stem from voluntary severance and early retirement packages offered to employees within the subsidiaries.

Telkom unveils fresh new look

Telkom's new visual identity reflects its commitment to agility, clarity and inclusivity in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the telco says.

Shift to eSIMs gains momentum as telcos battle plastic waste

An estimated 200 million SIM cards are distributed each year by local telcos, ultimately generating a significant amount of e-waste.

Telkom bets on AI to take on Vodacom, MTN

Armed with over 20% of mobile subscriber market share in South Africa, Telkom believes it can mount a serious challenge to the dominance of the two big operators.

Govt gets R540m windfall from Telkom’s dividend payout

For its 40.5% shareholding in Telkom, the government of South Africa will receive in excess of half a billion rand.