Articles about Independent Communications Authority of South Africa

Stakeholders get more time for ICASA I-ECNS inquiry

The Independent Communications Authority of SA is assessing whether additional I-ECS licences are needed in South Africa.

Presidency rejects claims comms minister acted unlawfully

The presidency dismisses political outrage over EEIPs policy direction, saying minister Solly Malatsi acted within the confines of the law.

Cell C listing to proceed as planned despite opposition

Blu Label Unlimited is set to list Cell C next Thursday, despite a potential legal challenge.

Number portability finally comes of age for SA businesses

Number portability is becoming a genuine business advantage, says Evan Damon, wholesale channel manager at Wanatel.

Judge bins ICASA's mobile broadband regulations

A judge sets aside ICASA's mobile broadband regulations over flawed data and irregularities, refusing to allow the authority to rework them.

Telkom faces R1m fine in ICASA’s rural connectivity push

Some of Telkom’s universal service and access obligations have become obsolete, necessitating a review of its legacy responsibilities, says the regulator.

Hammanskraal station wins as Supreme Court slams ICASA

ICASA is considering its options after the Supreme Court of Appeal found it had misinterpreted its own regulations.

Ex-ICASA boss loses appeal against 20-year jail sentence

The Supreme Court of Appeal determines Rubben Mohlaloga’s sentence was neither disproportionate nor shockingly severe.

Starlink reaffirms commitment to SA amid licence impasse

If ICASA were to allow companies to utilise EEIPs, as envisioned by the B-BBEE Act, Starlink would immediately apply for its necessary licences in SA, says the firm.

Malatsi finalises appointment of new ICASA councillors

Minister Solly Malatsi formally appoints four new members of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Council.

Malatsi grilled over Starlink ‘favouritism’, transformation laws

Minister Solly Malatsi tells Parliament the draft policy directive on equity equivalent investment programmes for the ICT sector isn’t meant to deviate from BEE.

Proposed ICT policy directive tests SA’s transformation laws

Minister Solly Malatsi briefs Parliament’s portfolio committee on the equity equivalent investment policy directive for the ICT sector, amid concerns of flouting transformation laws.