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On 2 December 2019 ICASA published a Discussion Document on Mobile Broadband Services Inquiry for public comment. On 16 November 2018

It also envisages the holding of public hearings as part of its public consultative process.

In this video, Brett Bentley explores the legalities of registered mail as a means of legal communication and how the Electronic Communication and Transmission Act can bring this process into the 21st century.

Africa's mobile money market is entering a new phase of regional integration, with payment rails becoming increasingly central to commerce and platform growth. Major developments include Vodacom Tanzania's partnership with Thunes for real-time international payments, MTN Rwanda's strong mobile money earnings, and Tunisia's launch of TUNPAY to unify mobile payment systems nationwide. These shifts mark a transition from domestic mobile wallet adoption to a more interoperable regional payment architecture that

Africa's digital economy gateway evolved rapidly in Q2 2026 as smartphone taxation, device compliance enforcement, and contactless payment expansion converged across multiple markets. From Kenya's proposed handset excise duties to Cameroon's device blocking measures, and from Apple's Tap to Pay launch in South Africa to widespread payment infrastructure rollouts, the quarter revealed how device access, mobile onboarding, and digital payments are reshaping consumer finance across the continent.

In May, Botswana's Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) destroyed a large quantity of counterfeit and pirated goods, including fake mobile telephones and earbuds.

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The manager of a cellphone accessory shop in Gqeberha was fined R 87 000 (around 4900 USD) for selling counterfeit mobile phone products.

Africa's broadband infrastructure emerged as a strategic priority in Q2, with Uganda approving Starlink, Angola Cables and Uniti expanding connectivity, and South Africa advancing satellite regulatory reform. New subsea cables, EU funding for Google-linked infrastructure, and Rwanda's first certified satellite teleport facility signal a shift toward long-term connectivity partnerships and evolving licensing frameworks across the continent.

East Africa emerged as a focal point for regional digital integration in Q2, with coordinated policy reforms spanning mobile roaming frameworks, bilateral digital economy partnerships, and cross-border...

Africa's mobile technology market is undergoing significant regulatory transformation as telecoms authorities and operators advance reforms around spectrum allocation and next-generation connectivity. From Ghana's competitive 5G market opening to Nigeria's first telecoms policy review in over two decades, regulatory frameworks are being modernised to address data costs, service quality, and infrastructure deployment. These developments signal a shift where competitive advantage increasingly depends on spect

The regulations intend to govern the validity period and roll-over of data. For instance, data bundles of 1GB to 5GB must remain valid for 90 days.

OTT services allow mobile users to use services such as instant messaging and voice calls over data networks.

We note that on 29 January 2020, ICASA published a notice of an extension of the closing date for submissions in respect of the review of the Must Carry Regulations.

Pursuant to the Business Laws (Amendment) Act 2020, which we discussed in detail here, the Communications Authority (CA) issued a public notice on 1st September 2020...

The discussion document further identifies licensees that may have significant market power in the identified markets, and proposes pro-competitive remedies.