Ndabeni-Abrahams’s first year in office: highs and lows
It has been a year since minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams took over a unified ICT ministry.
5G adoption moves too slowly to overtake 3G in 2020
Although 2019 will be remembered as the year 5G got serious, 3G will still be widely used next year, says Opensignal.
2019 trends in review: How SA got its purpose back
From key moments to benchmarks of progress, here’s how the tech game-changers of 2019 took place.
There is no fourth industrial revolution without 5G
4G can’t cope with the possibilities that accompany Industry 4.0, says Nicolas Blixell, VP at Ericsson for MEA.
Africa, like the rest of the world, must get ready for 5G
Huawei’s Mohamed Madkour believes now is the best time for Africa to start thinking about 5G deployments.
MTN, ZTE showcase Africa’s first live 5G video call
The companies successfully undertook Africa’s first live video call using 5G network technology at AfricaCom 2019.
MTN taps Huawei for 5G trial
The companies join forces to launch a 5G trial, showcasing the evolution of use-cases of 5G technology.
What to expect from online performance and 5G
Gamers are among those users who will feel the benefits of the switch to 5G most keenly.
ICASA issues plan to allocate high-demand spectrum
The regulator publishes the long-awaited information memorandum on the licensing process for the assignment of high-demand spectrum.
Mboweni: SA falling behind 5G race
Finance minister Tito Mboweni has said South Africa is falling behind in the 5G race.
ITU charts future of radiocommunications, ICT
The ITU Radiocommunication Assembly gives direction on the future of radiocommunications and ICT.
How 5G will and won’t benefit SA
While some of the excitement surrounding 5G is warranted, the technology will have a limited impact on the typical South African mobile user.