A mobile network operator in South Africa, facing competitive pressure and financial challenges.
Cell C in talks with Starlink and Amazon Leo
Cell C is discussing potential partnerships with SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon Leo for satellite broadband services. CEO Jorge Mendes describes Cell C's strategy as network agnostic, focusing on a network of networks.
Cell C launches 5G
Cell C's 5G network is live and available to customers with 5G handsets. CEO Jorge Mendes confirmed the network's existence in response to a direct question during an interview.
$19 billion crypto blood bath
The crypto market lost over $19 billion in a single weekend due to a US tariff announcement. Bitcoin's price dropped from over $125,000 to around $113,000 amidst the sell-off.
Cell C gets green light for CEC acquisition in major operational shift
Cell C's acquisition of Comm Equipment Company (CEC) has been approved by South Africa's Competition Commission. The acquisition will be settled through an exchange of Cell C shares.
Microsoft and NVIDIA Join Forces to Empower AI Startups Across Africa
FNB Connect plans to expand into fibre services. CEO Sashin Sookroo cites immense demand for fibre internet.
