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Nomvuyiso Batyi

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Nomvuyiso Batyi

Apple, Dell and Nvidia have supply chains in China and rely on components manufactured.
2025 BUDGET

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

  • Nomvuyiso Batyi
4 min read
A study in South Korea shows that Google and Netflix’s mobile video streaming services alone accounted for 27.1% and 7.2% of global internet traffic.(Photo illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images)
OPINION

SA’s digital future at risk because of over-the-top providers like Netflix

A ‘fair share’ approach will help address the imbalance between the resources used by OTT providers and the network operators who enable OTT providers to deliver their services

  • Nomvuyiso Batyi
6 min read
South Africa’s mobile network users will join consumers in leading global markets with access to next generation networks as domestic mobile network operators (MNOs) prepare to switch off legacy 2G and 3G for more advanced 4G and 5G technologies. Photographer: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images
3G

SA must tread carefully as it leads Africa to next generation network technology

Poorer South Africans will not be able to upgrade to smartphone devices without state assistance

  • Nomvuyiso Batyi
6 min read