Articles about ICASA

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.

Political pushback against Malatsi BEE leniency for Starlink entry

The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, the EFF and the ANC call for the immediate withdrawal of minister Solly Malatsi’s BEE policy direction.

EEIP policy garners 90% support, says Malatsi

Communications minister Solly Malatsi gazettes the final policy direction on the role of equity equivalent investment programmes in the ICT sector.

South Africa’s telcos gear up for digital leap in 2026

Local mobile network operators close a strong 2025, while eyeing AI, 5G and satellite technologies to drive growth in 2026.

SA's ICT sector urged to adapt to AI-driven future

Industry leaders at the 20th ICT Summit warn that SA must urgently prepare for a future shaped by AI, autonomous digital systems and converged digital infrastructure, or risk being left behind.