Articles about ICASA

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.

Government, academics, thought leaders to unpack the future of work at annual dialogue

The 4th Annual Future of Work National Dialogue will take place on 1-2 October and is hosted by Tshwane University of Technology’s Institute for the Future of Work.

Top ICT tenders: ICASA plans TV subscription inquiry

The Independent Communications Authority of SA wishes to investigate the competitiveness of the TV subscription broadcasting services market.

No Starlink until ICASA licensing conditions met, says Malatsi

Communications minister Solly Malatsi responds to audience questions during his keynote presentation at the ISACA 2025 annual conference.

Hammanskraal station wins as Supreme Court slams ICASA

ICASA is considering its options after the Supreme Court of Appeal found it had misinterpreted its own regulations.

SpaceX affirms support for SA’s empowerment laws

The firm welcomes the policy directing the spectrum regulator to explore alternative solutions to expand broadband access.

Lack of cloud services regulation not necessarily bad, says regulator

The lack of standalone cloud services regulations enables innovation and supports business growth, according to the National Energy Regulator.

AOL says goodbye to dial-up internet

While the announcement has been broadly welcomed, dial-up internet is still an option in South Africa.

Ex-ICASA boss loses appeal against 20-year jail sentence

The Supreme Court of Appeal determines Rubben Mohlaloga’s sentence was neither disproportionate nor shockingly severe.

Top ICT tenders: ICASA to streamline spectrum management

The Independent Communications Authority of SA calls for information on the implementation of an automated spectrum management system.