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Lindsey Schutters
Final hurdle for SwiftNet sale: Icasa to approve license transfer

Final hurdle for SwiftNet sale: Icasa to approve license transfer
[Lindsey Schutters] Telkom set to transfer control of SwiftNet licences to TowerCo BidCo after R6.75bn deal approval…

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Compcom gives thumbs up to HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks

When the Juniper Networks deal closes, HPE will double its networking capabilities and capacity.
When the Juniper Networks deal closes, HPE will double its networking capabilities and capacity.
[Lindsey Schutters] Competition Commission approves HPE’s acquisition of Juniper Networks as part of a strategic move to transform the networking industry…

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Icasa schedules hearings on Cell C spectrum licence transfer deal

Icasa schedules hearings on Cell C spectrum licence transfer deal
[Lindsey Schutters] South Africa is set to gain insights into Cell C business and future as it makes its case for transferring spectrum licences to TPC...

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Malatsi opens nominations for Sentech board

The DCDT under Malatsi's guidance is seeking to improve SA's digital infrastructure
The DCDT under Malatsi's guidance is seeking to improve SA's digital infrastructure
[Lindsey Schutters] The DCDT has opened nominations for individuals to take up Sentech board positions while the company tussles with the SABC...

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New standards and spectrum policy advance SA digital infrastructure

New standards and spectrum policy advance SA digital infrastructure
[Lindsey Schutters] The Departments of Communications and Digital Technologies, and Trade Industry and Competition are moving forward with digital modernisation…

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Fintech shines bright in gloomy MTN results

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita seemed positive in his H1 results statement.
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita seemed positive in his H1 results statement.
[Lindsey Schutters] MTN's H1 2024 losses driven by macroeconomic challenges that overshadow operational progress…

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New Icasa regulations could boost Starlink's prospects in Mzansi

Starlink signed a deal with Africa Mobile Networks in September 2023 to accelerate its Africa rollout.
Starlink signed a deal with Africa Mobile Networks in September 2023 to accelerate its Africa rollout.
[Lindsey Schutters] Icasa published draft regulations that could open a route to market for Starlink and similar services, public is invited to comment…

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Compcom greenlights Telkom’s R7bn Swiftnet sale

Source: Dylan Carr/Unsplash
Source: Dylan Carr/Unsplash
[Lindsey Schutters] The Competition Commission has given its approval for Telkom to sell its tower business to an equity consortium for R6.75bn…

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Compatel Africa license takeover gets Icasa approval

Compatel Africa license takeover gets Icasa approval
[Lindsey Schutters] Icasa has approved the transfer of control for Compatel Africa’s network licences…

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Malatsi’s digital vision for SA blends DA and ANC ideals

Minister Solomon Malatsi has been busy laying the foundation for ICT policy reform
Minister Solomon Malatsi has been busy laying the foundation for ICT policy reform
[Lindsey Schutters] Minister Solomon Malatsi called for unity and digital transformation in parliamentary debate…

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Ericsson VP on 5G's transformative potential for SA

Todd Ashton, VP and head of South and East Africa at Ericsson MEA
Todd Ashton, VP and head of South and East Africa at Ericsson MEA
[Lindsey Schutters] Todd Ashton, VP and head of South and East Africa at Ericsson, still believes that 5G will revolutionise multiple sectors and create new opportunities...

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Icasa to open up 5G spectrum for dynamic use

Icasa is talking a big step in enabling 5G innovation with DSA
Icasa is talking a big step in enabling 5G innovation with DSA
[Lindsey Schutters] Icasa has gazetted Dynamic Spectrum Access plans to revolutionise 5G deployment…

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DCDT overhauls radio frequency spectrum policy

Minister Mondli Gungubele delivered an opening keynote at Africa Tech Week.
Minister Mondli Gungubele delivered an opening keynote at Africa Tech Week.
[Lindsey Schutters] Minister Mondli Gungubele published the Next Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum Policy to transform telecoms landscape…

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Vodacom goes to war against spectrum pooling

Vodacom said that it has exhausted other options and is pursuing court action.
Vodacom said that it has exhausted other options and is pursuing court action.
[Lindsey Schutters] Vodacom has filed a case against Icasa and MTN that could shake up the network landscape...

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Icasa extends deadline for digital migration regulations review

The migration to digital terrestrial broadcast will free up valuable spectrum. Source: Keriliwi/Unsplash
The migration to digital terrestrial broadcast will free up valuable spectrum. Source: Keriliwi/Unsplash
[Lindsey Schutters] Icasa extends deadline for digital migration regulations review, also sets public hearings...

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HPE takes aim at Cisco, emphasises partner ecosystem and AI focus

HPE SVP and MD of UKIMEA, Matt Harris, celebrating International Women's Day in 2024.
HPE SVP and MD of UKIMEA, Matt Harris, celebrating International Women's Day in 2024.
[Lindsey Schutters] HPE UKIMEA managing director Matt Harris fired a warning shot directly at networking pioneers Cisco in a recent keynote...

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CompCom approves Saudi telecom deal to acquire CMC Networks

Saudi Arabia is making moves in the global telecoms industry
Saudi Arabia is making moves in the global telecoms industry
[Lindsey Schutters] STC acquires CMC Networks, expanding market presence in Africa and the Middle East…

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Vodacom reports strong revenue increase on back of VodaPay and acquisitions

Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO
Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO
[Lindsey Schutters] Vodacom announced a significant 26.4% increase in group revenue to R151bn for the fiscal year...

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East Africa internet disrupted by another major undersea cable cut

Undersea cables connecting East Africa to the internet have experienced multiple incidents in 2024.
Undersea cables connecting East Africa to the internet have experienced multiple incidents in 2024.
[Lindsey Schutters] A major undersea cable cut on Sunday, 12 May 2024, disrupted internet services across East Africa...

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Report: Tower companies fuel Africa’s telecommunications boom

The SBA whitepaper is a global first focus on the continent
The SBA whitepaper is a global first focus on the continent
[Lindsey Schutters] Telecom Advisory Services report sheds light on tower industry's role in Africa's telecom growth...

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