Articles about ICASA

EEIP policy garners 90% support, says Malatsi

Communications minister Solly Malatsi gazettes the final policy direction on the role of equity equivalent investment programmes in the ICT sector.

South Africa’s telcos gear up for digital leap in 2026

Local mobile network operators close a strong 2025, while eyeing AI, 5G and satellite technologies to drive growth in 2026.

SA's ICT sector urged to adapt to AI-driven future

Industry leaders at the 20th ICT Summit warn that SA must urgently prepare for a future shaped by AI, autonomous digital systems and converged digital infrastructure, or risk being left behind.

Cell C listing to proceed as planned despite opposition

Blu Label Unlimited is set to list Cell C next Thursday, despite a potential legal challenge.

ICASA CEO calls for collaborative regulation in AI-driven digital landscape

Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo emphasises the need for modernised governance frameworks to balance innovation with accountability and public protection in SA's evolving digital landscape.

MTN, ICASA facilitate debate on SA’s digital inclusion

The operator and regulator discuss measures to reduce the cost to communicate, and build an inclusive and competitive telecoms industry.

Number portability finally comes of age for SA businesses

Number portability is becoming a genuine business advantage, says Evan Damon, wholesale channel manager at Wanatel.

Judge bins ICASA's mobile broadband regulations

A judge sets aside ICASA's mobile broadband regulations over flawed data and irregularities, refusing to allow the authority to rework them.

Telkom faces R1m fine in ICASA’s rural connectivity push

Some of Telkom’s universal service and access obligations have become obsolete, necessitating a review of its legacy responsibilities, says the regulator.

Starlink to create BEE entity as part of licence bid

After initially listing socio-economic commitments to secure a licence to operate locally, Starlink has now said it will form a BEE-compliant company.

Telecoms consolidation: What it means for voice customers

Consolidation may change the shape of the telecoms industry, but customers still have choices, says Evan Damon, wholesale channel manager at Wanatel.

SA must get to grips with AI to progress with 4IR

Speakers at the Future of Work Dialogue called for AI policy and urged South Africans to shift from tech consumers to tech creators.