MTN making ‘headway’ on Nigeria fine - analyst

Nigerian regulators’ decision to extend a November 16 deadline to fine MTN R74.8bn suggests discussions are making headway, says an analyst. Source

Nigeria waives MTN deadline for R74.8bn fine payment

MTN says it remains in talks with Nigerian regulators about a fine for failing to disconnect unregistered customers and that a payment deadline has been waived. Source

MTN deadline for R74.8bn fine payment waived by Nigeria

MTN says it remains in talks with Nigerian regulators about a fine for failing to disconnect unregistered customers and that a payment deadline has been waived. Source

Nhleko in Nigeria to try to save the day for MTN

Less than a week after stepping in as CE for MTN, Phuthuma Nhleko is in Nigeria to negotiate with authorities to reduce the R72bn fine slapped on Africa’s largest mobile operator. Source

Internet giants to testify over tax breaks

Amazon, Google and Facebook will testify at the European Parliament on the issue of tax breaks for big businesses. Source

MTN chief in Nigeria ahead of $5.2bn fine deadline

MTN's executive chairman Phuthuma Nhleko has been in Nigeria in a bid to deal with the mega-fine before a fast-approaching deadline. Source

Nigeria doesn't want MTN 'to die' from $5.2bn fine

Nigeria does not want MTN to quit the country because of a $5.2bn fine imposed last month, its new communications minister said. Source

Autopage ‘looked at’ MVNO model

Before coming to the decision to shut down mobile service provider Autopage, the business’ management considered a mobile virtual network operator model. Source

Telkom-Cell C tie-up will be a threat - Autopage MD

Telkom’s possible acquisition of Cell C would result in a stronger competitor to Vodacom and MTN, says the head of Autopage. Source

Shutting down Autopage has been ‘emotionally tough’

Mobile service provider Altech Autopage has tried to mitigate retrenchments amid the company eyeing a February 2016 shut down, its managing director has said. Source

Hisense makes a triple SA play

Hisense is making a strong South African play with a new set of smartphones that the Chinese manufacturer has launched. Source

Fin24 users urge Xiaomi to SA success

Fin24 users are eager to see Xiaomi disrupt the South Africans market with lower priced smartphones. Source