ARTICLES RELATING TO MTN

Vodacom, MTN 'desperate' for spectrum

2013-05-21 11:29

While mobile operators have been rolling out higher speed Long Term Evolution networks, the lack of appropriate spectrum continues to hamper expanded services.

Boko Haram threatens Shoprite

2013-05-17 11:18

A South African Shoprite store operating in Lagos is under severe threat from suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria.

R79bn Transnet pension case gains ground

2013-05-08 17:33

Legal documents have been served on Transnet over a class action suit by 66 000 pensioners who claim the parastatal plundered R79bn from their pension funds.

MTN corruption case not over - Turkcell

2013-05-05 18:27

Turkcell, which has levelled corruption allegations against MTN, says it is seeking a new venue to sue the firm after dropping its R39bn damages case in the US.

Regulator aims to limit MTN's dominance

2013-05-03 20:03

Nigeria's telecoms regulator has ordered MTN to charge customers the same rate whether calling rival operators or other MTN users, it says.

Absa: We mitigated Weideman loss

2013-04-30 18:29

Absa says it has proactively been able to prevent any further transactions and mitigated further loss on Media24 CEO Esmaré Weideman’s account.

Flood of SIM swap victims come forward

2013-04-30 15:45
110 comments

Fin24 has been inundated with emails from users who lost money through SIM swaps following a report of Media24 CEO Esmaré Weideman’s loss of R360 000.

Fake ID used for SIM swap

2013-04-30 14:46

Both the banks and cellphone providers should take responsibility for our money being stolen, says a Fin24 user.

SAMAs announce live acts

2013-04-29 14:01

The organisers of the 19th South African Music Awards have announced part of the official performance line-up for the awards show, and teased some surprise appearances.

Africa urged to make better China deals

2013-04-12 22:00

For more than a decade Africa has rolled out the red carpet for Chinese investors, but the continent is urged to hammer out better deals at the bargaining table.

SAMA nominations to be streamed live

2013-03-15 15:30

The 19th annual MTN South African Music Awards has received a digital facelift, and for the first time ever the nominations announcement will be streamed live via Facebook and MTN's mobile site.

Mobile price war benefits SA

2013-03-01 12:39

A price war seems to be developing between South African mobile operators.

MTN launches BlackBerry 10

2013-02-22 08:00

MTN has announced that the new BlackBerry 10 smartphone is available from its retail stores.

MTN cleared of Turkcell graft charges

2013-02-01 14:26

A year-long probe by a UK judge has found that allegations of bribery by Turkish cellphone operator Turkcell against MTN are unfounded, says MTN.

R56.5m incentive for MTN directors

2013-01-02 18:29

Ten executive directors and two company secretaries of MTN Group have been awarded R56.5m worth of shares to retain them and recognise their contributions.

MTN consumers can now access LTE

2012-11-30 13:02

MTN SA has gone live with the commercial availability of LTE (Long Term Evolution) in the Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban regions.

MTN execs summoned over tax charges

2012-11-20 14:09

Telecoms group MTN's chief executive and other senior managers have been summoned by a Ugandan court to face tax fraud charges.

’Tis the season to cut budgets

2012-11-18 21:15

South Africa’s big corporations, and state-owned and affiliated enterprises are removing the bling from Christmas this year by cutting back on their festive season party budgets or doing away with year-end functions entirely.

Rumours of 1st mobile-only bank for SA

2012-11-16 13:01

Speculation is rife that South Africa may be getting its first mobile-only bank soon, with big names apparently behind the business.

MTN to take the fight to Vodacom

2012-11-15 09:00

Competition is tight among South African mobile operators and MTN has made no bones about their intent to take on Vodacom for the top spot in the South African mobile market.

MTN offers free internet bundles

2012-11-09 10:31

MTN introduced a Mahala Data promotion that will give customers free additional value on their Internet bundles.

Iran bribe claim: Saloojee gets job back

2012-10-23 15:41

South Africa has reinstated an ambassador accused of receiving bribes linked to the licensing of an Iranian mobile phone network.

SA expert welcomes Vodacom 4G

2012-10-11 14:02

The 4G mobile networks announced by the mobile operators perform well with regard to user experience, an industry expert has said.

Court hears graft claims against MTN

2012-08-26 11:40

The Labour Court in Johannesburg this week heard testimony of multi-million rand corruption at cellphone company MTN, according to a report.

 

Cell users mysteriously losing airtime

2013-05-19 16:10
112 comments

Have you noticed suspicious “content charges” on your cellphone bills or has your prepaid airtime vanished without trace? You’re not alone.

MTN network down amid Nigeria unrest

2013-05-16 21:06

Mobile phone service has been cut in areas of northeast Nigeria as the military sends more soldiers to the region to fight Islamic extremists.

SA, Nigeria forum hailed as historic

2013-05-07 17:16

Powerhouses South Africa and Nigeria have pledged to worker closer together after signing nine pacts covering oil and gas, power, defence and communication.

SA, Nigeria set to rev up trade

2013-05-05 15:49

President Jacob Zuma and Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan are expected to discuss ways of improving trade and economic relations between the two countries.

Fin24 users finger banks over fraud

2013-05-03 17:41

Fin24 users are up in arms after being scammed out of thousands from their bank accounts in cases often involving SIM swaps with Vodacom and MTN.

All but impossible to catch scamsters

2013-04-30 16:12

A Fin24 user who lost over R19 000 was told by the police that it is nearly impossible to track down the perpetrators.

Make them face the music

2013-04-30 14:50

Another Fin24 SIM swap victim who lost R60 000 from his credit card account after a cellphone upgrade tells his story.

This is outright theft

2013-04-30 14:29

It is time for a class action against MTN and Absa so that people whose money has been stolen could get it back from these companies, says a Fin24 user.

2013 MTN Radio Awards: The winners

2013-04-15 15:09

The winners of the 4th Annual MTN Radio Awards have been announced at a gala event at the Sandton Convention Centre.

Top broadband service in SA named

2013-04-03 11:57

A survey among broadband connections and service providers shows 8ta's LTE service had the highest average rate of satisfied users.

Uganda throws out MTN tax evasion case

2013-03-15 10:32

A Ugandan court has thrown out a tax fraud case against the chief executive and other senior officials of MTN due to lack of evidence.

FNB, MTN satisfy customers most - survey

2013-02-26 17:40
79 comments

SA banking and mobile consumers are among the most satisfied in the world, with FNB and MTN coming out tops, a survey shows.

MTN Mahala Thursday returns

2013-02-07 12:40

MTN has re-introduced its Thursday promotion to reduce the cost of mobile phone calls.

Data to dominate 2013 - SA operators

2013-01-22 09:29

Mobile operators have pegged data growth and as a driver in 2013 with particular focus on smartphones being used to access social media platforms.

SA learners lobby for free Wikipedia

2012-12-10 12:20

South African learners are lobbying local mobile operators to make Wikipedia free to facilitate easier access to information.

Tax charges: MTN takes action

2012-11-23 09:32

MTN has filed a complaint against a Ugandan magistrate after its senior executives were summoned to face tax fraud charges.

Government should 'push' broadband

2012-11-20 10:33

Government policy should enable the development of a vibrant telecoms sector that facilitates companies driving innovation, an industry player has urged.

MTN urges LTE spectrum allocation

2012-11-16 14:36

The allocation of spectrum is critical to the mobile operators rolling out a faster mobile network and should be awarded to established players, MTN has asserted.

Politics don't belong in mobile - GSMA

2012-11-15 12:06

Politicians should not meddle with spectrum allocation that could deliver mobile broadband to developing countries, the GSMA has said.

Panic at MTN over US treasury sanctions

2012-11-11 18:52

Sanctions announced this week by the US treasury against Iranian individuals and companies have reportedly led to panic at mobile operator MTN.

SA envoy reinstated pending probe

2012-10-23 16:49

South African ambassador to Oman, Yusuf Saloojee, has resumed his post pending the outcome of a probe into his conduct, an official says.

US delays ruling on MTN $4.2bn Iran suit

2012-10-14 14:52

A US court has delayed ruling on a $4.2bn suit by Turkish mobile operator Turkcell against MTN, pending a Supreme Court decision on a separate case.

MTN must reinstate workers

2012-10-05 16:35

MTN has been ordered to reinstate nine employees dismissed in September 2010, says the Communication Workers' Union.

No staff killed in Nigeria - MTN

2012-09-11 15:35

MTN, slating media reports, has denied that any of its staff had been killed in attacks on telecommunications infrastructure in Northern Nigeria.

US sanctions hurt MTN in Iran

2012-08-12 12:04

US sanctions against Iran seems to be are a thorn in MTN’s flesh as the cell phone giant can hardly bring a single cent out of Iran to South Africa.

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