MPs send Icasa council shortlist to Malatsi

by Speedinet | Dec 6, 2024 | Andrew Matseke, Cassandra Gabriel, Charley Lewis, Icasa, Joshua Maumela, Karabo Mohale, Khusela Diko, Melusi Mthethwa, News, Public sector, Sections, Solly Malatsi

Communications minister Solly Malatsi must now choose four names from a list of six shortlisted candidates.

Council shake-up at Icasa

by Speedinet | Nov 4, 2024 | Charley Lewis, Icasa, News, Peter Zimri, Public sector, Sections, Yolisa Kedama

Four councillors’ terms are ending while parliament shortlists candidates for interviews.

Icasa walks back plan for tough data expiry rules

by Speedinet | Mar 1, 2024 | Charley Lewis, Icasa, News, Sections, Telecoms, Vodacom, Vodacom South Africa

Icasa has taken heed of industry criticism of proposed new data expiry rules, walking back its early draft plans.

Icasa’s spectrum auction plans for 2024 a ‘happy story’

by Speedinet | Apr 17, 2023 | Charley Lewis, Dominic Cull, Icasa, News, Sections, Telecoms

Icasa will hold another auction for radio frequencies suitable for mobile broadband early in 2024.

Icasa has a new acting chair

by Speedinet | Apr 3, 2023 | Charley Lewis, Icasa, News, Public sector, Sections, Yolisa Kedama

The acting chairman of Icasa, Charley Lewis, has stepped down from the role but will remain on the regulator’s council.

Icasa earmarks spectrum for new broadband auction

by Speedinet | Dec 21, 2022 | Charley Lewis, Icasa, News, Sections, Telecoms

Through another auction, Icasa plans to license additional spectrum that’s suitable for 4G, 5G and future mobile broadband technologies.