South Africa's smartphone penetration has nearly doubled in the last two years and is now sitting at over 80%, according to a new ICASA report.

The communications ministry and industry players agree to swiftly finalise the spectrum policy directive and licensing processes.

The local ICT sector remains one of the biggest employers and contributors to the mainstream economy, as it continues to demonstrate dynamic growth.

The state confirms plans to finalise the policy directive on radio frequency spectrum allocation are moving forward.

In the wake of the exit of its most controversial chairperson, ICASA's next appointee needs to be someone with a strong sense of governance and leadership, say analysts.

In three-and-a-half years, the bank has added over 670 000 active users to its mobile virtual network operator, FNB Connect.

Despite government's assurance of prompt action to license spectrum, the comms ministry reveals it is still engaged in consultations on the way forward.

Fraud-convicted ICASA council chairperson Rubben Mohlaloga is out on bail pending the appeal process of his 20-year jail sentence.

The pay-TV operator says it is "satisfied" with the regulatory approvals it got prior to listing on the JSE.

The telecoms regulator decides to extend the date for the implementation of the new regulations to 12 April.

The regulator is concerned about the listing of MultiChoice, as there has been a complaint against the listing.

The telecoms regulator is engaging Vodacom about its proposed data bundle carry-over charges.