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Political tactic: Some DA leaders say that while DA leader John
Steenhuisen remains the party’s preferred candidate, there was a
faction seeking to remove him from power. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Inquiry delay could suggest DA plot

But Zille has rejected claims that she’s attempting to hurt Steenhuisen’s bid for third term

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi

Solly Malatsi: Communications and Digital Technologies

SCORE: C Malatsi moved into the communications and digital technologies portfolio with a reputation for discipline, clarity and political steadiness, qualities it desperately needed after years of turbulence, leadership churn and stalled reforms. His first year has largely been about restoring credibility, stabilising entities and nudging long-delayed policy shifts forward. On the positive side, Malatsi […]

The licensing of Elon Musk’s Starlink has sparked debate about whether South Africa’s black economic empowerment laws are an impediment to growth or path to an inclusive economy

Starlink raises questions about necessity and relevance of BEE laws

The licensing of Elon Musk’s Starlink has sparked debate about whether South Africa’s black economic empowerment laws are an impediment to growth or path to an inclusive economy

Elon Musk. (AFP)

Editorial: The fault in our Starlink narratives

What can Musk offer and what price are we willing to pay?

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi   (Instagram)

Malatsi denies ICT directive paves way for Elon Musk’s Starlink into South Africa

Critics say the timing is suspect, coming after businessman Johann Rupert, part of a delegation to Washington last week, said South Africa needed Starlink technology to help to fight crime

Apple, Dell and Nvidia have supply chains in China and rely on components manufactured.

Budget: The prioritisation of telecoms and digital is welcome

But there is concern about the proposed VAT increase and its possible effect this may have on the customers of members of the Association of Comms and Technology

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi   (Instagram)

Solly Malatsi

SCORE: B Solly Malatsi has hit the ground running as a rookie minister — perhaps a reflection of the fact that he is one of the youngest members of cabinet at a youthful 38 years. In September, Malatsi received a forensic report on governance and financial breaches at the Postbank that resulted in financial losses […]

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi   (Instagram)

SABC Bill back before parliament, no sanction for Malatsi

The cabinet has accepted that the communications minister’s unilateral withdrawal of the Bill was not malicious

From Left: Fred Zhou, Honor South Africa CEO, Minister of Communications and Digital Communications, Solly Malatsi and Daniel Wang, President of MEA, Honor

Honor spearheads dialogue on the future of the smartphone industry, echoes transparent and ethical use of AI

Honor, a global technology leader, spearheaded a panel discussion at AfricaCom and was joined by prominent leaders from Google and Cell C to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and foldable smartphones are set to revolutionise the African market and transform people’s lives

Graphic: John McCann

South Africa needs to embrace AI, says communications minister Solly Malatsi

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