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ACT’s Nomvuyiso Batyi explains why South Africa’s telcos won’t back Icasa’s biometric Sim rules as drafted.

ACT’s Nomvuyiso Batyi says Icasa’s draft Sim rules give the regulator powers it doesn’t have.

A new policy direction asks Icasa to define essential facilities and sets out a dispute process that could pause roll-outs.

Nomvuyiso Batyi warns Icasa has consulted operators but not the local government bodies that will have to apply the rules.

South African operators have agreed interim measures to curb Sim fraud while pressing government for Rica reforms.

ACT has abandoned its court case against home affairs after mobile operators decided to pursue direct negotiations.

Amendments to the Electronic Communications Amendment Act have a narrow focus on key provisions requiring urgent action.

South African telecoms operators have been lobbying policymakers and regulators over the “Fair Share” concept.

In a controversial move, home affairs plans to hike the price of accessing its identity database by 150%.

Removing ad valorem duties is a first step, but more work needs to be done to bridge the affordability gap.