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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.

Altron Nexus rebrands to Sentiv after management buyout

The buyout is led by current MD Louis Du Toit, who will assume the role of CEO, and Reshaad Sha, who will serve as executive chairman.

Malatsi proposes alternative path to bring Starlink to SA

Communications minister Solly Malatsi gazettes a draft policy direction that potentially clears the way for tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate locally.

OpEd: Starlink nearly took SA down a dangerous road

How diplomacy over telecoms regulation was balanced against international political pressure on a global stage.

Watchdog rules in favour of MTN in 600GB ad dispute

The Advertising Regulatory Board dismisses a complaint claiming that MTN’s 600GB advertisement is misleading.

Minister directs ICASA to probe SA’s I-ECNS licence market

Comms minister Solly Malatsi drafts the policy direction on the review of the licensing of Individual Electronic Communications Network licences.

Nokia, Myriad Group’s Reflex target more ISPs, subscribers with BNG solution

Nokia has completed the first phase of integration of its Broadband Network Gateway solution for reseller partner and IT managed services provider Reflex.

President to act in the interests of SA amid Starlink stand-off

Ahead of the high-stakes meeting with US president Donald Trump, president Cyril Ramaphosa says his delegation will do what is best for SA on Starlink licensing.

Admire Moyo

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International Telecommunication Union

May 19, 2025

Need for equal access amplified as world marks telecoms day

South African organisations join the global call for gender equality in digital transformation, as digital technologies shape societies.

Telkom Foundation hands over new ICT lab

The tech lab at Morutwa Secondary School in rural Limpopo forms part of the foundation’s efforts to invest in digital education.

Vodacom earmarks R20bn capex spend on infrastructure

SA’s biggest mobile network operator expects to spend more than R20 billion in capital expenditure on infrastructure in the new financial year.

Admire Moyo

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Openserve Prepaid Fibre

May 19, 2025

Connectivity when and how you need it: The affordability and flexibility of Openserve prepaid fibre

Openserve offers two prepaid fibre services: Openserve Web Connect Prepaid and Openserve Webstream Connect Prepaid.

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