Collaborations among BRICS countries are important and must be encouraged, says Sunil Geness, SA representative at the BRICS XI International IT Forum.

A new ICASA report shows SA does not have the cheapest or most expensive data prices when compared to SADC and BRICS, but falls right in the middle.

Minister Siyabonga Cwele asks Brics counterparts to aid government's efforts to get 22 million citizens online.

Data prices are on average 134% more expensive in SA than the cheapest prices among Brics countries, says Tariffic.

SA and Chinese media need to do a better job of sharing government's achievements with the public, says comms minister Faith Muthambi.

Minister Derek Hanekom will host his international counterparts in talks to exchange ideas on science policy and programmes.

The Namibian company is targeting the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa region this year.

SA is a key market to win other regions in Africa and strengthen HP's market share, says CEO Meg Whitman.

Investors will spend more on subsea fibre for Africa than any other continent, but new systems are not driven by capacity constraints.

The country is one of only seven in Africa planning LTE, but its commitments lag behind other Brics countries.

Brazil, Russia, India, China and SA will raise awareness and funding to help bridge the digital divide.