Tag: South Africa
ICASA to license more broadband spectrum
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has kicked off the process of making more radio frequency spectrum available to telecommunications operators wanting...
New App to tackle potholes launched in SA
South Africa’s government has launched an app to tackle potholes in a more decisive way.
The app allows road users to report potholes to the...
2G, 3G to be shut down in South Africa
South African Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says the government wants South Africa to start working on an official timeline to shut...
Huawei South Africa to Invest $5.8-Million in SMEs
Huawei South Africa has announced that its third data centre availability zone is set to go live three years ahead of schedule, as well...
State capture probe in South Africa ends
Almost four years, R1-billion and more than 5 000 pages of findings later, the judicial inquiry into corruption during former President Jacob Zuma’s rule is...
South Africa to ban importation of 2G phones
The government of South Africa has declared its intention to ban the importation of 2G devices into that country by March 2023.
South African...
South Africa: Floods knock out telecoms infrastructure in
The devastating floods that hit KwaZulu-Natal at the weekend and on Monday have knocked out 500 MTN towers, 400 Vodacom towers and 230 Telkom...
Uber, Bolt drivers on strike in South Africa over fuel price...
Drivers working for Uber, Bolt and other ride-hailing services in South Africa are on strike to protest against record-high petrol prices and to put...
Facebook prosecuted in South Africa for abuse of dominance
Facebook parent Meta Platforms has been referred by South Africa’s Competition Commission for prosecution for alleged “abuse of dominance” in the country — and the...
South Africa declares war on cable thieves
The South African government is planning to make it mandatory for all metal traders to get licenses and prevent them from dealing in cash,...