Universal and Meaningful Connectivity is a national priority for South Africa, as well as the theme of the conference. Honourable Minister Malatsi will be providing his view of the state of communications in South Africa, including a look at government broadband initiatives, progress of SA Connect, and projects and policy developments that are likely to have an impact on the internet sector.
ICASA's requirements for licensee ownership, Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes (EEIPs) for international operators and the pending review of the ICT sector charter have all been in the news recently. This presentation unpacks these issues and looks at the way forward for companies to comply with these various requirements.
Industry veteran Andile Ngcaba takes a look at technology disruption and innovation and maps out the pathway to pervasive IPv6 adoption in South Africa by 2030.