When Elon Musk’s Starlink set its sights on South Africa, many wondered whether the global internet giant would embrace the country’s complex empowerment laws or try...
Starting this Saturday, June 7, applying for South Africa’s R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will be a very different experience—especially if you don’t have...
In many parts of rural South Africa, access to fast, affordable internet remains a dream. Satellite-based broadband service Starlink, owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, could easily...
The Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved a major fibre infrastructure deal aimed at expanding affordable internet access in South African townships. The agreement involves township fibre...
The Gauteng Department of e-Government has significantly scaled back its broadband rollout targets, citing delays and rising costs. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from the...
What Happened with Vodacom and CIVH’s Merger? The Competition Tribunal recently blocked the merger between Vodacom and CIVH’s fibre businesses, including Vumatel and DFA. The deal...