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Malatsi's insights on Starlink and South Africa's digital sovereignty
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, outlines South Africa's strategic approach to digital sovereignty at Sentech Africa Tech Week.
Malatsi addresses Starlink concerns, insists the country’s data must be protected
Minister Solly Malatsi Malatsi, speaking on the sideline of the conference said the recent policy directive proposal to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) requires it to investigate whether to open up applications for individual electronic communications network services (ECNS) licences.
Cairo's Emerging Tech start-up Hub
Discover how Cairo is rapidly becoming a tech startup powerhouse in the MENA region, driven by government support, a young STEM-focused population, and strategic partnerships. What does the future hold for Egypt's digital transformation?
Empowering future leaders: New computer lab opens at Rethabile Primary School
Rethabile Primary School in Hammanskraal has been gifted a cutting-edge computer lab, providing young learners with essential digital skills and opportunities for future success.
High Court blocks analogue TV switch-off as digital migration fails millions
High Court suspends the March 2025 analogue TV switch-off that would have left over 12 million South Africans without television access, ruling the government's decision was 'unlawful and irrational' after a challenge by eTV and media advocacy groups.
How AI is bridging the digital divide and promoting equality in South Africa
Explore how AI technology is transforming access to information and education, addressing the digital divide in South Africa, and empowering communities to achieve equality.
Starlink, Telcos, and Unicorn Factory's case for carrier neutrality in Africa's internet revolution
What's clear is that Africa's digital future requires infrastructure that serves an ecosystem rather than just specific players. The continent's connectivity challenges aren't solved by monopolistic carriers, nor by satellites alone—they require thoughtful integration of multiple technologies under competitive frameworks that prioritise access over control.