Minister Solly Malatsi says ICASA alone decides who gets a communications licence, even as he sees satellites as key to SA’s digital future.
The UK-based firm positions to capture growing local demand for enterprise, mobile backhaul and rural connectivity.
The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies seeks clarity from the minister over the alleged lobbying of Starlink.
The framework reinforces the need for multiple licences and spectrum approvals before commercial operations can begin.
South African Elon Musk’s net worth has crossed $1 trillion after SpaceX’s share price gained more than 25% since listing.
SpaceX has smashed records before its shares even start trading and Elon Musk is closing in on his first trillion dollars.
The company is set to become the biggest listing in US history when it debuts on 12 June – a move that could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire.
The regulator has proposed new satellite spectrum regulations as Starlink’s South African licensing battle continues, with the changes aimed at improving regulatory certainty.
The regulator is still considering the role of equity equivalent investment programmes in the issuing of telecoms licences, reveals minister Solly Malatsi.
The Elon Musk-owned company is contesting its rejection in Namibia, and ICASA has yet to act on a directive clearing the way for it to operate in SA.
SARS is modernising to collect tax as South Africans consume more digital services, including Starlink, than its current systems can track.
SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI is intended to accelerate the build-out of large-scale computing infrastructure, including space-based data centres.
SA urged not to compromise transformation agenda for Starlink
In this week's tech news roundup, Non-profit organisation Public Interest SA is urging the South African government not to bend its transformation policies to accommodate the launch of Elon Musk’s Starlink low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity solution in the country. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #starlink #SITA News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-outdated-ict-laws-should-be-shredded-says-ngcaba/kYbe9MXbR83vAWpG https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-urged-not-to-compromise-transformation-agenda-for-starlink/P3gQ2qGAdNR7nRD1 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/unilateral-acting-md-appointment-lands-sita-board-in-hot-water/G98Yd7LGgWpvX2PD https://www.itweb.co.za/article/eskom-rounds-out-group-executive-team/6GxRKMYQ2NjMb3Wj https://www.itweb.co.za/article/uj-leads-the-way-with-digital-regis
President details closed-door ‘bromance’ with Elon Musk
In this week's tech news roundup, President Ramaphosa, this week, met with South African-born tech billionaire Elon Musk in New York where he asked him to invest in his country of birth. This, as South Africans are eagerly waiting for Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service to launch in the country. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #elonmusk #datascience News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/president-details-closed-door-bromance-with-elon-musk/raYAyqor5D6MJ38N https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-tech-school-sees-massive-data-science-potential/xA9PO7NEdbEvo4J8 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sas-secret-ai-advantage-despite-energy-water-scarcity/5yONP7EreDeMXWrb https://www.itweb.co.za/article/uk-sa-tech-hub-funds-sa-start-up-act-movement/o1Jr5qxPZN6qKdWL https://www.itweb.co.za/article/generativ
Top business technology news | 30 January - 4 February 2023
A summary of the top business technology stories shared by ITWeb between 30 January - 4 February 2023, Visit www.itweb.co.za for more news. #NewsVideo #Sumsung #SpaceX