Regulatory
South African Regulator Issues Ultimatum to StarSat: Shutdown or Face Closure
n June 2024, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) ordered the pay-TV provider StarSat to cease operations by September 18, 2024. ...
News
SA: Fitch Affirms South Africa at ‘BB-‘ with Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed South Africa’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BB-‘, maintaining a Stable Outlook in its latest creditworthiness assessment. ...
Regulatory
South Africa’s Information Regulator Includes Google and X in Election Integrity Investigation
South Africa’s Information Regulator has expanded its investigation into global tech giants, including Google, Meta (formerly Facebook), and X (formerly Twitter), over concerns ...
South Africa
Your Chance to Connect with Finance Experts This Weekend at South Africa Traders Fair 2024
Johannesburg, South Africa – As the weekend approaches, so does the South Africa Traders Fair 2024. On Saturday, 21 September, at the Protea ...
Regulatory
South Africa’s New AI Framework Lays Groundwork for Tech Leadership
As South Africa advances its plans to become a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has ...
News
South African Competition Commission Approves Octotel Acquisition
In March 2024, global investment firm Actis revealed plans to sell Octotel, its South African fibre network operator, to a consortium, contingent on ...
News
South Africa’s Plentify Secures Funding for Global Market Expansion
Plentify, a climate tech company specializing in smart energy solutions, has secured new funding to support its expansion into international markets, particularly targeting ...
Regulatory
South African Banks Reduce ATMs Amid Digital Banking Surge
South African banks are shutting down ATMs as the adoption of digital banking continues to rise, with more customers transitioning to online and ...
News
South Africa’s Cryptocurrency Adoption Surges, Transforming Financial Landscape
Cryptocurrency adoption is surging in South Africa, significantly transforming the country’s financial landscape and positioning it as a leader in the global digital ...
Regulatory
South African Regulator to Monitor Activities of Social Media Financial Influencers
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa has announced plans to monitor the activities of social media financial influencers, commonly known ...