Algeria, Chad, DRC, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe were among the worst offenders in terms of the amount of time the Internet was disrupted.
Dr Charley Lewis shortlists some of the key developments that are lying in wait down the 2020 road.
Cloud and edge solutions provider G-Core Labs opens a new point of presence in Johannesburg.
While the CompCom is comparing local data pricing to other African countries, the comparison is not as simple as it seems, says IDC.
SITA addresses corruption allegations concerning the broadband project, saying all parties involved are committed to the highest principles of integrity.
South Africa enjoys extensive mobile broadband coverage. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)’s latest report shows that even rural areas have 3G coverage above 90%, and LTE coverage of between 55% and 90%.
The department threatens to pause the ambitious provincial connectivity project, citing irregular expenditure and non-delivery from SITA.
Internet Society announces an investment fund in Mamaila Village for information access and upskilling.
The transaction extends Link Africa’s fibre network reach to 8 500km, making it one of SA’s biggest fibre network providers.
The operators may choose to litigate the findings of the Competition Commission. Hopefully, saner heads will prevail beyond the cries of indignation, writes Dr Charley Lewis.
Load-shedding was not only one of the top local trending Google searches of 2019, but also of the decade.