Communications minister Solly Malatsi has issued a policy direction instructing the ICT sector regulator, Icasa, to address legal problems with its equity ownership rules.
In addition to confronting long-standing concerns about requiring all Internet service providers to be minimum 30% black-owned, it would also introduce Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes (EEIPs).
EEIPs have been a controversial topic since Malatsi first proposed them, as they would offer an alternative path for Starlink to launch in South…
Technology Startups: South Africa has a growing tech startup ecosystem,
particularly in cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg.
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Fun South African Fact: Water is not all there is to drink in this thirsty country! South Africa’s Cape Winelands have around 560 wineries and 4 400 primary producers. Included in the Cape Winelands region is Route 62, considered the longest wine route in the world. That alone is good reason to visit South Africa if you haven’t yet been!
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Bliksem – to hit. This is a derogative term meaning to hit or punch someone.Example: “I’ll bliksem you!”