Solly Malatsi
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Starlink: South Africa can make better choices
South Africa’s Starlink battle is intensifying as government pushes to relax BEE ownership rules. Critics warn Elon Musk’s satellite network poses serious sovereignty, privacy…
Malatsi withdraws draft AI policy over fake citations
The communications and digital technologies minister said the department would take the matter seriously and implement consequence management for those responsible for drafting…
UJ academic awarded Unesco Chair to advance digital inclusion and cultural equity in Africa
The Chair, held by Professor Prinola Govenden, will focus on addressing digital inclusion, cultural representation and equitable access to knowledge in Africa’s rapidly evolving…
Inquiry delay could suggest DA plot
But Zille has rejected claims that she’s attempting to hurt Steenhuisen’s bid for third term
Solly Malatsi: Communications and Digital Technologies
SCORE: C Malatsi moved into the communications and digital technologies portfolio with a reputation for discipline, clarity and political steadiness, qualities it desperately…
Starlink raises questions about necessity and relevance of BEE laws
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
Editorial: The fault in our Starlink narratives
What can Musk offer and what price are we willing to pay?
Malatsi denies ICT directive paves way for Elon Musk’s Starlink into South Africa
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…
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
Solly Malatsi
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…
SABC Bill back before parliament, no sanction for Malatsi
The cabinet has accepted that the communications minister’s unilateral withdrawal of the Bill was not malicious
Honor spearheads dialogue on the future of the smartphone industry, echoes transparent and ethical use of AI
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…
South Africa needs to embrace AI, says communications minister Solly Malatsi
Recent data shows that 60% of South African workers regularly use generative AI tools, ahead of those in several Western countries This content is restricted to registered users…
Let the number games begin
Monarchy tussles may disrupt my football but at least the rules for the ANC’s national games have been set
DA policy conference to signal which way party is headed
Party’s policy conference could provide clarity on its future direction and clues about the likely contenders for leadership positions