About Mechelle Gindra
796 articles published on Telecoms-Channel
Mechelle Gindra is the managing editor and lead content strategist at Telecoms-Channel, South Africa's dedicated intelligence platform for telecoms resellers, ICT distributors, and channel partners. She oversees the editorial team's AI-assisted content production pipeline, ensuring vendor news, market analysis, and regulatory updates are accurate, timely, and actionable for the SA telecoms channel community. With deep expertise in the South African telecoms reseller ecosystem, Mechelle directs coverage of vendor partner programmes, ICASA regulatory developments, wholesale market dynamics, and channel business strategy. She is responsible for maintaining Telecoms-Channel's editorial standards, fact-checking processes, and corrections policy.
Telkom Increases Fixed Line, Fibre and BCX Tariffs from 1 April 2026: SA Reseller Guide
In brief: Telkom is raising fixed-line, fibre, and BCX tariffs from 1 April 2026. SA resellers using Telkom as a…
Yeastar P-Series V23.1 Update: What SA Resellers and Their Customers Should Know
In brief: Yeastar released P-Series V23.1 as a GA build on 2 March 2026, adding messaging, call management, and API…
Mitel Targets Healthcare, Government and Manufacturing with New Frontline Communications Portfolio
In brief: Mitel has expanded its vertical portfolio for healthcare, government, and manufacturing with new compliance recording tools. Positions Mitel…
How to Add Calling to Microsoft Teams in South Africa: Telviva Call2Teams Explained
In brief: Telviva Call2Teams integrates South African SIP trunking directly into Microsoft Teams, enabling PSTN calling without a global carrier.…
Switch Telecom’s First Price Increase in 18 Years: What SA Resellers Need to Know
In brief: Switch Telecom is raising prices for the first time in 18 years, effective March 2026. SA resellers relying…
Yeastar Appoints Pinnacle ICT as South African Distributor | What Resellers Need to Know
In brief: Yeastar has appointed Pinnacle ICT as an authorised South African distributor. The addition expands Yeastar’s reseller channel reach…
Telecoms-Channel Weekly Briefing — Edition 001 · 24–28 November 2025
AI-curated channel intelligence for SA telecoms resellers. This week: 3CX extension policy changes, Yeastar STIR/SHAKEN compliance, Webex AI + Glean…
Zoom and NVIDIA Enterprise AI with Custom Solutions and Advanced Models
Zoom and NVIDIA Enterprise AI deliver advanced models, hybrid architecture, and secure AI workflows that boost productivity, streamline operations, and…
Optimise Meeting Efficiency with Jabra Scheduler: A Comprehensive Room Management Solution
The Jabra Scheduler improves meeting efficiency with real-time room availability, Teams and Zoom integration, and a sustainable design ideal for…
Maximize Team Collaboration with iPECS ONE from Ericsson-LG for Seamless Communication
iPECS ONE from Ericsson-LG unifies voice, video, chat, and collaboration into one platform, helping teams communicate seamlessly across devices in…