SCORE: C Malatsi moved into the communications and digital technologies portfolio with a reputation for discipline, clarity and political steadiness, qualities it desperately needed after years of turbulence, leadership churn and stalled reforms. His first year has largely been about restoring credibility, stabilising entities and nudging long-delayed policy shifts forward. On the positive side, Malatsi […]
The licensing of Elon Musk’s Starlink has sparked debate about whether South Africa’s black economic empowerment laws are an impediment to growth or path to an inclusive economy
What can Musk offer and what price are we willing to pay?
Critics say the timing is suspect, coming after businessman Johann Rupert, part of a delegation to Washington last week, said South Africa needed Starlink technology to help to fight crime
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
SCORE: B Solly Malatsi has hit the ground running as a rookie minister — perhaps a reflection of the fact that he is one of the youngest members of cabinet at a youthful 38 years. In September, Malatsi received a forensic report on governance and financial breaches at the Postbank that resulted in financial losses […]
The cabinet has accepted that the communications minister’s unilateral withdrawal of the Bill was not malicious
Honor, a global technology leader, spearheaded a panel discussion at AfricaCom and was joined by prominent leaders from Google and Cell C to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and foldable smartphones are set to revolutionise the African market and transform people’s lives
Recent data shows that 60% of South African workers regularly use generative AI tools, ahead of those in several Western countries
Monarchy tussles may disrupt my football but at least the rules for the ANC’s national games have been set
Party’s policy conference could provide clarity on its future direction and clues about the likely contenders for leadership positions
The party have understood the public protector’s reason for the late release of the president’s Bosasa loan report
With elections out of the way Zille has returned to stoking racial tensions
Various political party members have shared their views on the election results.
There have been suggestions that Helen Zille has been sidelined from party activities, but the DA say that is not the case
The DA is considering taking legal action against the ANC for use of the slogan ‘One South Africa for all’
The DA has once again been swept into drama over rumours that Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille is planning to retract her resignation
In a two-day meeting held over the weekend, the party’s federal executive set out the process it would use to select Patricia de Lille’s successor
The Democratic Alliance has rubbished the report which indicates support for the party is waning
The 2007 DA young leader programme to grow its own timber has shown fruit, with 33 of its graduates making it on to the party’s election lists.