Articles about Solly Malatsi

Comms minister outlines key fixes for SITA

Process automation will minimise risks and ensure even small indiscretions are addressed at the State IT Agency.

Probe uncovers ‘systematic weaknesses’ at SITA

The Public Service Commission’s diagnostic report on SITA identifies systemic and mutually-reinforcing governance weaknesses.

Malatsi addresses Starlink lobbying allegations

Starlink is one of many low-Earth orbit companies engaged by government as part of ICT policy reform and investment, says minister Solly Malatsi.

Starlink lobbying allegations draw state capture warnings

The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies seeks clarity from the minister over the alleged lobbying of Starlink.

SAPO board commences term

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies delegation engages South African Post Office board members.

Comms department gets full complement of DDGs

The communications department now has six permanent deputy directors-general, as required by its organisational structure.

Troubled SAPO gets new board

Cabinet’s approval of the appointment of a 10-member board signals progress towards stable leadership, says the comms ministry.

MPs question minister’s handling of revised AI policy

Parliament’s oversight committee raises questions about the communication ministry’s presentation on withdrawing the AI policy and is unimpressed with remedial processes.

Government sets target for ‘revised’ AI policy

The finalised AI policy is still due by the end of the financial year, after the draft was withdrawn due to “fictitious” AI input.

ICASA proposes satellite rule changes amid Starlink standoff

The regulator has proposed new satellite spectrum regulations as Starlink’s South African licensing battle continues, with the changes aimed at improving regulatory certainty.

Malatsi not backing down from EEIPs in telecoms fight

Minister Solly Malatsi commits to align telecoms licensing framework with the ICT Sector Code, planning to pursue legislative amendments to make EEIPs possible in telecoms.

SA music streams generate over R500m on Spotify

Royalties earned by local artists on Spotify outpace the broader SA recorded music market’s 18% growth in streaming revenue.