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2022

Media releases 2022
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Thursday 22 Sep 2022
22 September 2022
Blue Label Concludes Cell C Recap (149 Kb)
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2020

Media releases 2020
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Tuesday 20 Oct 2020
20 October 2020
Cell C’s shift in strategic focus reflected in its latest results
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2018

Media releases 2018
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Thursday 22 Feb 2018
22 February 2018
Blue Label Telecoms earnings boosted by acquisitions
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Wednesday 14 Feb 2018
14 February 2018
Making the cut (2991 Kb)
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Thursday 01 Feb 2018
01 February 2018
Joint Statement released on behalf parkrun South Africa and Blue Label Telecoms
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2017

Media releases 2017
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Thursday 24 Aug 2017
24 August 2017
Blue Label Telecoms' earnings continue to escalate
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Monday 07 Aug 2017
07 August 2017
A new era dawn at Blue Label
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Monday 07 Aug 2017
07 August 2017
Today is indeed a milestone for Blue Label – 3G Mobile
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Wednesday 26 Apr 2017
26 April 2017
Appointment: Chief Operating Officer of South Africa
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Thursday 30 Mar 2017
30 March 2017
The power of convenience: Buy your PUTCO bus ticket from Ticketpro outlets
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Thursday 30 Mar 2017
30 March 2017
PUTCO partners with Ticketpro to give commuters the power of convenience
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Tuesday 28 Feb 2017
28 February 2017
Blue Label Telecoms' earnings continue to forge ahead
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Monday 20 Feb 2017
20 February 2017
Utilities World to provide revenue collection system for Steve Tshwete Local Municipality
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Thursday 09 Feb 2017
09 February 2017
Utilities World to supply a prepaid electricity system for Drakenstein Municipality
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2016

Media releases 2016
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Tuesday 29 Nov 2016
29 November 2016
Blue Label and Blue Pencil partner to accelerate the growth of innovative South African businesses
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Wednesday 24 Aug 2016
24 August 2016
Blue Label Telecoms perpetuates its growth path in results for year ended 31 May 2016
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Friday 12 Aug 2016
12 August 2016
Cigicell re-awarded prepaid electricity contract by Cape Town
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Thursday 11 Aug 2016
11 August 2016
SA Rugby, Blue Label Telecoms to continue successful partnership
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Monday 06 Jun 2016
06 June 2016
Blue Label Telecoms partners with SA Rugby
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Wednesday 24 Feb 2016
24 February 2016
Blue Label Telecoms Limited delivers an encouraging performance for the half year ended 30 November 2015
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2015

Media releases 2015
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Wednesday 19 Aug 2015
19 August 2015
Blue Label continues on strong growth path with 21% increase in HEPS
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Thursday 16 Jul 2015
16 July 2015
Oxigen services India unveiled as official T20 team sponsor for the South African proteas
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Wednesday 25 Mar 2015
25 March 2015
Ticketpro partners with Thebe Reed venue management to secure sponsorship of the Dome (73 Kb)
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Wednesday 18 Feb 2015
18 February 2015
Announcement of the interim financial results for the half year ended 30 November 2014.
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2014

Media releases 2014
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Tuesday 09 Dec 2014
09 December 2014
Settlement of Arbitration Proceedings and Litigation: Telkom SA SOC Limited and Blue Label Telecoms and others
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Wednesday 20 Aug 2014
20 August 2014
"Further growth in our financial performance as we continue investing in our distribution channels, expanding our footprint and increasing our products and services range"
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Wednesday 19 Feb 2014
19 February 2014
The Group's goal is to enable all consumers to interact and transact on an equal footing
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Wednesday 05 Feb 2014
05 February 2014
South African cricket fans to be world's first cricket fans to use NFC Technology
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2013

Media releases 2013
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Tuesday 03 Sep 2013
03 September 2013
MasterCard and Blue Label Telecoms Extend Electronic Payments to Small Businesses
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Tuesday 20 Aug 2013
20 August 2013
"Blue Label continues to deliver compounding growth."
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Thursday 09 May 2013
09 May 2013
Moneygram and Ukash form global alliance
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Wednesday 08 May 2013
08 May 2013
NFC-ticketing - A South African first for the Vodacom Bulls and Blue Label Telecoms
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Wednesday 17 Apr 2013
17 April 2013
Blue Label Telecoms teams up with Africa Cries Film Productions to make a difference to Africa's dying herd of rhino
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Wednesday 20 Feb 2013
20 February 2013
We continue to focus on diversifying our range of products and services and expanding our distribution footprint by growing our business organically
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Monday 18 Feb 2013
18 February 2013
Blue Label Telecoms launches ADR programme in the US with BNY Mellon to attract international investors
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Monday 28 Jan 2013
28 January 2013
Announcement: Appointment of Chief Marketing Officer
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2012

Media releases 2012
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Thursday 13 Sep 2012
13 September 2012
Two guys from Delmas
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Thursday 06 Sep 2012
06 September 2012
Blue Label Telecoms to sponsor Proteas T20 squad
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Tuesday 21 Aug 2012
21 August 2012
Blue Label Telecoms' Growth Drive Continues
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Friday 17 Aug 2012
17 August 2012
Blue Label Telecoms, the virtual distribution behind the Top TV Prepaid offering
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Wednesday 08 Aug 2012
08 August 2012
Blue Label Telecoms launches Play SA Lottery for cellphones
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Wednesday 08 Aug 2012
08 August 2012
Primus Canada Launches New Prepaid Home Phone Service -- a First for Canadians
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Thursday 26 Jul 2012
26 July 2012
Prepaid vouchers: the perfect way to reach a mass market in SA
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Wednesday 23 May 2012
23 May 2012
IDMe brings ER24 straight to your cell phone in an emergency
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Thursday 10 May 2012
10 May 2012
Blue Label Telecoms to launch cellphone starter pack to benefit pregnant women
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Monday 23 Apr 2012
23 April 2012
Medshield Distribution Services to offer Short-Term Insurance
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Tuesday 28 Feb 2012
28 February 2012
Comparative quoting platform for brokers (358 Kb)

BetterQuote identified that both insurance brokers and financial advisors need to access multiple insurance quotes from independent insurance companies. Enhanced access to information ensures that they can provide the most relevant motor and household insurance quotes directly to their clients. Better- Quote achieves this by offering an on-line platform that presents multiple quotes from insurers including Santam, Zurich, Regent and Auto & General, to name a few.

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Wednesday 22 Feb 2012
22 February 2012
Blue Label Telecoms continues to deliver on its growth strategy
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2011

Media releases 2011
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Tuesday 15 Nov 2011
15 November 2011
Blue Label Telecoms and Mobilitrix join forces to deliver Mobile Coupons and Vouchers
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Wednesday 24 Aug 2011
24 August 2011
Blue Label Telecoms Limited delivers 15% core net earnings growth
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Tuesday 19 Jul 2011
19 July 2011
Blue Label Telecoms partners with eThekwini and Ekurhuleni
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Tuesday 12 Jul 2011
12 July 2011
The broker is back
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Monday 11 Jul 2011
11 July 2011
Innovation is the heart of Blue Label Telecoms (430 Kb)

Blue Label Telecoms is celebrating its 10th year as one of the primary distributors of airtime, prepaid electricity, and a range of other products and services to South Africa's retailers and wholesalers.

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Friday 08 Jul 2011
08 July 2011
Blue Label Telecoms celebrates 10 years of continual growth
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Monday 04 Jul 2011
04 July 2011
Blue Label Telecoms footprint expands
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Thursday 23 Jun 2011
23 June 2011
Brett Levy and Mark Levy finalists in top Young Entrepreneur of the year award
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Monday 13 Jun 2011
13 June 2011
Blue Label refocusses its International strategy
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Tuesday 22 Feb 2011
22 February 2011
Blue Label Telecoms continues to deliver strong growth
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Wednesday 12 Jan 2011
12 January 2011
Ukash appoints David Hunter as new Chief Executive
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2010

Media releases 2010
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Monday 06 Dec 2010
06 December 2010
Inclusion in Socially Responsible Investment Index
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Thursday 02 Dec 2010
02 December 2010
Ubank and Blue Label Telecoms (BLT) officially announce their strategic partnership
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Thursday 11 Nov 2010
11 November 2010
Mark Levy receives IT personality of the year 2010 Award
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Thursday 28 Oct 2010
28 October 2010
Oxigen Services ties up with Luup to enhance financial services via mobile phone
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Wednesday 13 Oct 2010
13 October 2010
Blue Label Telecoms appoints Mteto Nyati to the board
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Wednesday 15 Sep 2010
15 September 2010
Oxigen outlets start Sbi Kiosk banking service in Mumbai and Maharashtra
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Tuesday 24 Aug 2010
24 August 2010
Final Results for the year ended 31 May 2010: Maiden Dividend Approved
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Friday 30 Jul 2010
30 July 2010
Oxigen ties up with State Bank of India to promote Kiosk banking
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Wednesday 28 Jul 2010
28 July 2010
Blue Label Data attains centre of excellence accreditation
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Wednesday 28 Jul 2010
28 July 2010
Your credit at your fingertips
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Tuesday 13 Jul 2010
13 July 2010
Neotel and Blue Label Telecoms to partner
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Wednesday 27 Jan 2010
27 January 2010
Winning streak continues for the prepaid company (69 Kb)

The Prepaid Company, a subsidiary of Blue Label Telecoms, has continued its winning streak with the announcement that it is Telkom's Best Prepaid Channel Partner for the sixth consecutive year. It won the accolade for the first time in 2004.

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2009

Media releases 2009
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Wednesday 21 Oct 2009
21 October 2009
FAC teams up with Ukash for alternative payment options in Europe and emerging online consumer markets
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Tuesday 20 Oct 2009
20 October 2009
Ukash makes first entry into North America with launch in Canada
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Monday 19 Oct 2009
19 October 2009
Ukash and Wallet one provide flexibility and security to online shoppers globally
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Tuesday 13 Oct 2009
13 October 2009
Ukash to Revolutionise internet shopping new deal opens up online shopping with cash to millions
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Monday 12 Oct 2009
12 October 2009
Ukash and Payzone partnership builds platform for major rollout of Mastercard rePower
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Tuesday 29 Sep 2009
29 September 2009
European growth continues as Ukash opens shop in Cyprus
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Tuesday 22 Sep 2009
22 September 2009
A MadBid is a smart choice with Ukash
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Monday 21 Sep 2009
21 September 2009
Ukash and Untitled London build platform for instant cash payments via mobile phone
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Friday 11 Sep 2009
11 September 2009
A World-first for the ITC industry
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Wednesday 02 Sep 2009
02 September 2009
Ukash deal with Mobytop offers consumers September discount
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2008

Media releases 2008
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Tuesday 26 Aug 2008
26 August 2008
Blue Label Telecoms final results surpass its pre listing statement forecast
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Monday 14 Jul 2008
14 July 2008
Trading update and announcement of a strategic relationship in Mexico
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Monday 26 May 2008
26 May 2008
Blue Label Telecoms announces Microsofts representative to its Board
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Monday 14 Apr 2008
14 April 2008
Results of the investigation by the JSE Limited and the Blue Label Board appointed sub-committee into directors
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