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Paul Colmer is an Exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA)

ICT

Allocating 6GHz spectrum for 5G in SA is foolish

Paul Colmer 1 Jul 2024

Icasa is talking a big step in enabling 5G innovation with DSA

ICT

Icasa to open up 5G spectrum for dynamic use

Lindsey Schutters 23 Jun 2024

Minister Mondli Gungubele delivered an opening keynote at Africa Tech Week.

ICT

DCDT overhauls radio frequency spectrum policy

Lindsey Schutters 31 May 2024

Vodacom said that it has exhausted other options and is pursuing court action.

ICT

Vodacom goes to war against spectrum pooling

Lindsey Schutters 30 May 2024

The migration to digital terrestrial broadcast will free up valuable spectrum. Source: Keriliwi/Unsplash

ICT

Icasa extends deadline for digital migration regulations review

Lindsey Schutters 27 May 2024

Source: © 123rf Icasa rules in favour of DA against SABC on flag-burning election advertisement

Marketing & Media

#SAelections24: Icasa rules in favour of DA's flag-burning advertisement

27 May 2024

Marketing & Media

Icasa to hold public hearing on community TV broadcasting

15 May 2024

New Icasa chairperson councillor Mothibi Ramusi

ICT

New Icasa chairperson takes oath of office

23 Apr 2024

Marketing & Media

Court overturns Icasa's election broadcast regulations amendment

19 Apr 2024

Source: ©UCT Icasa will allocate Party Election Broadcast (PEB) slots to Political Parties and Independent Candidates in the upcoming elections

Marketing & Media

Icasa to allocate Party Election Broadcast (PEB) slots to political parties and independent candidates

17 Apr 2024

Source: © 123rf Icasa has published the Draft Radio Frequency Migration Plan ) and the Draft International Mobile Telecommunication Roadmap for public consultation

Marketing & Media

Icasa Draft Radio Frequency Migration Plan and Draft IMT Roadmap published for public consultation

8 Apr 2024

Marketing & Media

Icasa revises political advertisement regulations for upcoming elections

28 Feb 2024

Marketing & Media

Initial community TV and radio licences evaluation complete

19 Dec 2023

Source: Capricorn FM Icasa's Draft National and Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts and Political Advertisements Amendment Regulations public hearings will take place on 8 December

Marketing & Media

Icasa to host hearings on the Draft National & Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts & Political Ads

6 Dec 2023

Marketing & Media

Community radio stations challenge Icasa over rejected licence applications

Sonia A. Rao 28 Nov 2023

Vodacom Western Cape has expanded 5G access with the spectrum acquired in the Ices auction. Source: Zz/Pexels

ICT

Vodacom invests R570m to improve Western Cape network connectivity

Lindsey Schutters 29 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf Icasa has approved applications from five broadcasters to move their
analogue television channels to the broadcasting band 470 - 694

Marketing & Media

5 broadcasters move to broadcasting band 470 - 694 MHz

3 Aug 2023

Image source: Michal Bednarek –

Legal

Unpacking Icasa's new advertising, infomercial and sponsorship regulations

Peter Grealy and Joshua Leroni 19 Jul 2023

Icasa to seek consultant for IMT spectrum licensing

ICT

Icasa to seek consultant for IMT spectrum licensing

12 Jun 2023

Image source: maksym yemelyanov –

ICT

Icasa forms Council Committee to gauge impact of load shedding on communications industry

30 May 2023

Icasa expands Wi-Fi services with new spectrum allocation in lower 6GHz band

ICT

Icasa expands Wi-Fi services with new spectrum allocation in lower 6GHz band

24 May 2023

Global tech company Cassava Technologies pledges R4.5bn investment in South Africa

ICT

Global tech company Cassava Technologies pledges R4.5bn investment in South Africa

14 Apr 2023

Yolisa Kedama appointed as new acting chairperson of Icasa

ICT

Yolisa Kedama appointed as new acting chairperson of Icasa

4 Apr 2023

Image source: Vaclav Volrab –

Legal

Cabinet approves Draft Electricity Amendment Bill

31 Mar 2023

Tech entrepreneur develops solution to aid Gqeberha's water crisis

Entrepreneurship

Tech entrepreneur develops solution to aid Gqeberha's water crisis

Issued by The Innovator Trust 6 Mar 2023

Icasa appoints Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo as its new CEO

ICT

Icasa appoints Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo as its new CEO

31 Jan 2023

Source © Chris Boswell

Marketing & Media

Icasa publishes Draft Amendment Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2022.

20 Dec 2022

5G: An answer for a prosperous economy in SA?

ICT

5G: An answer for a prosperous economy in SA?

Todd Ashton 20 Sep 2022

Icasa appoints Norman Gidi as acting CEO

ICT

Icasa appoints Norman Gidi as acting CEO

23 Aug 2022

Icasa prepares to release more spectrum for mobile operators

ICT

Icasa prepares to release more spectrum for mobile operators

19 Aug 2022

MTN appoints Icasa's outgoing CEO as chief of staff

ICT

MTN appoints Icasa's outgoing CEO as chief of staff

16 Aug 2022

Icasa CEO Willington Ngwepe to step down

ICT

Icasa CEO Willington Ngwepe to step down

11 Aug 2022

Image source: Syda Productions –

Legal

Information Regulator establishes Enforcement Committee

4 Aug 2022

Source: © Elisha News Zibonele FM, the Khayelitsha-based community station is due to be closed this Wednesday by Icasa

Marketing & Media

Dispute over Icasa's closure of Zibonele FM

19 Jul 2022

Marketing & Media

Icasa appoints an interim chairperson

16 Jul 2022

Icasa chairperson Keabetswe Modimoeng resigns

ICT

Icasa chairperson Keabetswe Modimoeng resigns

8 Jun 2022

Icasa linking SIM cards to biometrics - how new regulations aim to keep consumers safe

ICT

Icasa linking SIM cards to biometrics - how new regulations aim to keep consumers safe

10 May 2022

Icasa looks into the subscription broadcasting services market

Marketing & Media

Icasa looks into the subscription broadcasting services market

10 May 2022

Telkom reaches out-of-court settlement with Icasa

ICT

Telkom reaches out-of-court settlement with Icasa

11 Apr 2022

Marketing & Media

Why is community radio an essential investment?

Luthando Mkumatela 30 Mar 2022

Image source: © Fedor Selivanov –

ICT

Icasa wraps up spectrum auction

18 Mar 2022

Vodacom Virtual Classroom launch

Education

Vodacom's Virtual Classroom agile, innovative and modern: Motshekga

15 Mar 2022

Icasa surpasses expected R8bn spectrum auction target

ICT

Icasa surpasses expected R8bn spectrum auction target

14 Mar 2022

Telkom, Rain emerge as first winners of spectrum auction

ICT

Telkom, Rain emerge as first winners of spectrum auction

8 Mar 2022

Source: ©Tim Mossholder

Marketing & Media

DStv discontinues Russia TV

3 Mar 2022

Icasa names 6 qualified bidders for spectrum auction

ICT

Icasa names 6 qualified bidders for spectrum auction

21 Feb 2022

Icasa receives 6 applications for spectrum licensing process

ICT

Icasa receives 6 applications for spectrum licensing process

1 Feb 2022