Digital divide deepens: SA struggles with high broadband prices
SA falls short of the UN Broadband Commission's affordability threshold, with 1GB of data consuming over 2% of the average monthly income for many citizens, says Matone Ditlhake, CEO of Corridor Africa.
Political parties make tech a key feature in manifestos
All three of South Africa’s biggest political parties’ manifestos ramp up their ICT plans, as they prepare to do battle for votes at the polls on 29 May.
Automotive industry demands more urgency for EV transition
SA automobile industry bodies express concern at the lack of urgency of government’s R964 million electric vehicle budget allocation, set to be rolled out in 2026.
The communications department to continue rolling out the second phase of government’s broadband project, with R2.4 billion set aside to implement the project over the medium-term.
The communications ministry to contend with shrinking budget, as Cabinet approves reductions to the department’s fiscal allocation by R727.9 million over the medium-term period.
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition reprioritises R964 million for the transition to electric vehicles, in support of implementing of SA’s electric vehicle roadmap.