Connectivity infrastructure and regulation top AfricaCom 2020 agenda
South Africa details ambition as it acknowledges continent’s need to embrace 4IR opportunity.
Christopher Tredger
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South Africa’s first 5G lab opens in Johannesburg
Located at Wits Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, lab will initially showcase two 5G applications.
3:20
SA’s pursuit of potential trillion Rand digitalisation opportunity
Vodacom executive cites Accenture study on the amount of value digitalisation of key sectors, govt services can offer.
4:20
AI’s role in helping Africa adapt to new normal
Focus on roll out of platforms to leverage AI, specifically education and healthcare.
5:10
SA in for nasty surprise if 'Internet Censorship Act’ is enacted
As the Films and Publications Amendment Act edges closer to being operative, legal bodies warn of legal action if its regulations are not amended.
3:00
Ndabeni-Abrahams to headline AI Expo Africa 2020
Communications and digital technologies minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams is set to deliver the opening keynote at the artificial intelligence event.
2:20
SA govt urges investment as it preps to exploit digital resources
Country’s Communications Minister details progress, urges global investment at Huawei Better World Summit 2020.
6:10
Africa's chance at a quantum leap
The World Economic Forum on Africa promises to shine light on Industry 4.0, as Africa looks to capitalise on the opportunities.
4:40
Business support systems and 5G
BSS providers will play a key role in helping drive communication innovations in the future says Hassen Hamza, Pre-Sales & Business Development Director, MEA, at Nexign.
3:40
Cisco launches R10-million incubation hub in Durban, SA
Minister of Communications, Telecommunications and Postal Services hints at support for company's training objective.
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South Africa's Ramaphosa appoints 4IR commission
President announces details during State of the Nation Address.
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SA's new comms minister talks up ICT collaboration with China
Communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams believes collaboration between the nations will be a key driver of economic growth.