SOUTH AFRICA: Adoption Of The Plug Standard SANS 164–2
The current triangular electrical plug and socket used in South Africa is set to be replaced. SABS recommended to implement the dubbed SANS 164-2. this plug standard has been the preferred configuration for new installations. The new plug and socket standard might be the preferred standard, but the residents are still free to install and use sockets and plugs […]
SOUTH AFRICA: SABS Internal Preliminary Investigation
As of May 11, 2015, South Africa’s Bureau of Standards (SABS) has suspended its services pending an internal preliminary investigation of non‐compliance in its processes and procedures. SABS had recently received a complaint purporting that the necessary due diligence was not followed in terms of SABS processes and procedures, and in line with SABS policy, […]
SOUTH AFRICA: ICASA Publishes New Radio Frequency Regulations, Final RFSAP Plan
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa hereby informs all stakeholders and the media that a Final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan (RFSAPs) for International Mobile Telephony (IMT) that seek to outline regulatory and the technical conditions on the use of the frequency bands has been published; and is obtainable on the www.icasa.org.za. The Radio […]
SOUTH AFRICA: Must Embrace Open Access
Dimension Data Middle East and Africa chairman Andile Ngcaba has called on communications regulator Icasa and government to ensure that high-demand spectrum in the so-called “digital dividend” bands and at 2,6GHz are licensed using the open-access model of telecommunications. Ngcaba, who is also the controlling shareholder in Convergence Partners, says open access — where infrastructure […]
SOUTH AFRICA: New Policy For Mobile Broadband Services In South Africa
New Policy For Mobile Broadband Services In South Africa Siyabonga Cwele, South Africa’s Telecoms and Postal Services Minister, has announced that a final policy on high-demand frequency spectrum for mobile broadband services, including Long Term Evolution (LTE), will be published within the next six months. Mr Cwele revealed that the Department of Telecommunications and Postal […]