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History made as Telkom, Rain win R2.7bn spectrum bids

ICASA says there is currently no legal impediment to the auction proceeding, as the litigious Telkom has participated in the process.

Independent Communications Authority of South Africa

SA's overdue spectrum auction to ‘unlock’ digital economy

Parliament’s portfolio committee chairperson lauds the economic prospects of the spectrum auction, as ICASA readies to finally unleash new spectrum.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Mbalula engages protestors over licence booking system

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula insists the bouquet of online traffic services has increased efficiency.

Samuel Mungadze

City of Cape Town

USAID donates R1.8m to Cape Town’s renewables drive

The city receives R1.8 million from the US agency, as it steps up plans to procure its own electricity.

Prosus to write down R10.7bn stake in Russia’s VK Group

The Naspers unit expects to write down the full carrying value of its VK asset of approximately $700 million.

Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills

In this week's tech news roundup, Microsoft, this week hosted its AI, A New Era event in Johannesburg. At the event, Microsoft South Africa and Youth Employment Service signed a new partnership agreement that seeks to provide artificial intelligence skills to 300 000 South African youth. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #microsoft #evehicle https://www.itweb.co.za/content/o1Jr5MxPQgyMKdWL https://www.itweb.co.za/content/raYAyMorZx37J38N https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Olx4zMkaQEBv56km https://www.itweb.co.za/content/kLgB17ezgXXM59N4 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/mQwkoM6YENn73r9A

TikTok, Netflix latest tech firms to boycott Russia

The video-sharing app and Netflix halt their operations in Russia, as its attacks against Ukraine intensify.

Sibahle Malinga

Elon Musk refuses to drop Russian news sources on Starlink

The businessman says his company will not do so unless at gunpoint because he cherishes free speech.

Samuel Mungadze

National Skills Fund

National Skills Fund injects R100m into digital learning

The project will benefit unemployed youth and invites skills development providers to participate.

PPPs to fast-track digital transformation

Hosted in partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and BCX, a Public Sector in ICT Forum event took place at Protea Fire & Ice in Menlyn on 17 August. Attendees could benchmark with industry leaders who have entered successful PPPs and engage in meaningful conversation to foster change in the digital journey of both the public and private sector. #ppp #digitaltransformation #bcx

Spectrum auction

All systems go for long-awaited spectrum auction

ICASA is ready for the much-anticipated and long-awaited auctioning of the high-demand spectrum, starting on 8 March.

Advice for MNOs as spectrum auction looms

Huawei CTO Paul Scanlan advises mobile network operators and the regulator ahead of SA's spectrum auction.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Democratic Alliance

‘Internet Censorship Act’ a legal instrument of suffocation, says DA

The official opposition commits to fight the “unfortunate piece of legislation”, saying it infringes on the constitutional right to freedom of expression.

Sibahle Malinga

Renewable energy

R600m windfall for SA’s renewable energy sector

A Norwegian fund and UK's development finance institution pump hundreds of millions into SA’s wind and solar projects.