South Africa’s big operators have lauded the announcement that luxury duties on basic smartphones will be scrapped.
Browsing: Nomvuyiso Batyi
All eyes will be on finance minister Enoch Godongwana when he delivers his 2025 budget speech next Wednesday.
A 2G/3G shutdown deadline should not be imposed by government, communications minister Solly Malatsi said.
Telecoms industry body ACT has called for ‘Fair Share’ and lighter regulations to help sustain infrastructure investments.
ACT argues that operators should get access to more spectrum that has historically been reserved for broadcasting.
The telecoms industry is facing a barrage of threats, ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi tells the TechCentral Show.
Communications minister Solly Malatsi says luxury goods classification on smartphones inhibits digital adoption.
Lobby group ACT says government is not doing enough to counter the negative impact of power problems on the sector.
ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi says government deadlines for 2G and 3G switch-off in South Africa are not helpful.
TechCentral asked some of South Africa’s biggest ICT players to share their views on where they think the new communications minister should prioritise his efforts.