Articles about ICASA

Timeline for SA’s national AI policy revealed

Parliament is briefed on the process to develop SA’s AI policy, with stakeholder engagement and Cabinet gazetting in the pipeline.

ICASA urges telcos to act early on licence renewals

The regulator issues reminder to licensees to check licence expiry dates and submit renewal applications within the prescribed window.

OPINION: Rural connectivity finally gets its moment

SA's dynamic spectrum breakthrough has massive implications, says Paul Colmer, executive member of WAPA.

Connecting SA: Telkom boosts network resilience for data-driven SA

A resilient network is a key to driving inclusion and building what Telkom describes as a backbone for SA’s digital future, says Lebo Masalesa, managing executive: Mobile Networks at Telkom.

Why smarter, not faster, will define ICT success in 2026

Organisations that thrive will be the ones that resist the urge to sprint and instead choose to scale with intention, says Andrew Harris, chief sales and marketing officer at DCC Technologies.

Stakeholders get more time for ICASA I-ECNS inquiry

The Independent Communications Authority of SA is assessing whether additional I-ECS licences are needed in South Africa.

ICASA moves to curb data expiry ‘exploitation’

The regulator strips away conditions that let mobile operators control bundle rollovers, making them a consumer right, rather than an illusory marketing benefit.

Building trust in your customer communications

Industry standards and regulations make SMS more valuable for brands and customers, says Richard Simpson, MD of BulkSMS.

Showdown looms as Telkom fights for fibre control in estates

Two contradictory High Court rulings on who controls fibre rollout in housing estates are now set for Supreme Court appeal.

Amazon Leo signals year-end availability of services in SA

The tech giant plans to offer its low-Earth orbit satellite service in SA later this year, through local licensed partners.

Starlink crowdsources support to operate in SA

The low-Earth orbit satellite provider mobilises its SA database to pressure regulator ICASA into accepting alternative empowerment compliance.

OpEd: 2026: the year AI regulation bites

AI is a cross-cutting issue for just about every regulator you can think of, in South Africa including the powerful trio of ICASA, the Competition Commission, and the FSCA.