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SA's 'outdated' Electronic Comms Act stifles fair competition

The Act is dated and does not address the current environment, such as the evolving market that now includes OTT players, says a telco industry body.

1:50
Bradwin Roper
May 20, 2024

Fintech expert Bradwin Roper heads to Jumo

The banking tech company appoints the former MTN fintech and FNB Connect CEO as chief of payments partnerships.

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ICASA
May 20, 2024

ICASA outlines target to connect public institutions

Licensees are on track to ensure 50% of schools, clinics, hospitals and libraries are connected by 31 March 2025, says ICASA.

2:20

Internet access no longer a luxury, says comms minister

The state is committed to achieving wide-ranging internet access for all citizens, says communications minister Mondli Gungubele.

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Vodacom
May 17, 2024

Many lessons from Vodacom ‘Please Call Me’ saga, say experts

A concise contractual agreement with Nkosana Makate would have saved Vodacom costly court proceedings, lost time and an exorbitant payout, say legal experts.

4:30
Nokia
May 17, 2024

ITWeb TV: Nokia, Sedna bring digital twins, drones to SA mines

The partners leverage emerging technologies at South African mines to boost connectivity, productivity and safety.

2:10

Austria's Gramatneusiedl Fire Department empowered by ZTE's FTTR POF solution

ZTE's FTTR solution provides the firefighters with seamless access to critical information and resources.

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Data costs
May 16, 2024

Amid looming protest, telcos insist they’ve reduced data costs

Friends of a Free Internet plans to picket at ICASA’s head office in Centurion on Friday, over high mobile data costs in South Africa.

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GSM Association
May 16, 2024

Mobile internet gender gap lessens

Women’s fast adoption of mobile internet helped narrow the mobile internet gender gap from 19% in 2022 to 15% in 2023, says the GSMA.

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Paratus Group signs BSO as first customer for Express Route

The Paratus Express Route provides the fastest connectivity between Johannesburg and Europe, with a latency of 123 milliseconds, the company says.

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ForeverWena
May 15, 2024

Multilingual chatbot to promote HIV/AIDS education

Sexual health information hub #ForeverWena turns to a WhatsApp chatbot to equip young people with relevant HIV/AIDS education.

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Bradwin Roper
May 14, 2024

Bradwin Roper steps down as MTN fintech CEO

In line with the firm’s executive notice period, Bradwin Roper will exit MTN SA at the end of October.