Telkom has proudly been named Operator Partner of the Year by international technology brand HONOR at the prestigious Middle East and Africa (MEA) Channel Partner Conference, held in Dubai on May 20, 2025. This accolade recognises Telkom’s outstanding contribution and exceptional performance in 2024, highlighting its vital role in driving growth and innovation in the South African market.
The annual MEA Channel Partner Conference gathered top operators, retailers, and distributors from across the region to celebrate the achievements and collaborative efforts that have propelled business success and regional expansion. Telkom achieved a strong 32% year-on-year growth in HONOR channel sales and surpassed shared targets, highlighting its commitment to excellence and leadership in the market.
“We are deeply honoured to receive the Operator Partner of the Year award from HONOR,” said Simo Mkhize , Telkom’s Chief Commercial Officer. “This recognition reflects the strength of our partnership with HONOR and our unwavering commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology and exceptional value to our customers across South Africa.”
HONOR’s MEA region experienced the highest growth globally in 2024, with South Africa standing out as the top-performing country in shipment growth. The award not only celebrates Telkom’s scale and execution but also recognises its strategic influence in expanding HONOR’s presence and success within the region.
The selection process for this distinguished award was rigorous, based primarily on sales performance metrics, with a 60% weighting on sales completion rates, and the scale of operations, focusing on the top 25% of operator partners. This ensured that only the most effective and impactful partners were recognised.
“We are excited to honour Telkom as our Operator Partner of the Year,” commented Ingmar Wang, President of HONOR’s Middle East and Africa Region. “Telkom’s leadership and partnership have been key to our successful expansion in South Africa, and we look forward to continuing this strong collaboration in the years ahead.”
The MEA Channel Partner Conference remains a cornerstone event for HONOR, offering a unique platform to share industry trends, recognise outstanding partners, and foster future growth opportunities. This year’s gathering further highlighted the dynamism and potential within the MEA region, with Telkom setting the standard for operational excellence and strategic partnership.
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