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Jan
Zimbabwe’s Digital Activism Amidst Disproportionate Government Control of the Internet
By Juliet Nanfuka | In 2016, activism in Zimbabwe took on a new persona through various social media campaigns read more
South Africa
In South Africa, we undertake to gather a full picture of the status of internet policy and infrastructure. We do this by keeping track of the institutions within South Africa that influence internet policy, the factors that support internet access and the way in which our focus countries engage with each other.
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Internet Violation Incidents
11
Dec
South Africa Bill Threatens Internet Freedom
South Africa’s Cybercrimes And Cybersecurity Bill (2014) has been met with apprehension among civil society due to its vague read more
18
Mar
GILAB (aka the Spy Bill) is back in Parliament
On Tuesday 12 February 2013, the Parliamentary committee dealing with the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill (the so-called read more
17
Mar
Zuma exacts defamation action on media
Jacob Zuma has added The Star to his latest round of defamation actions against newspapers. The ANC president has read more
17
Mar
National Key Points Act undermines the public’s right to know
What do OR Tambo International Airport, President Zuma’s homestead in Nkandla, and the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station have read more
Latest News
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Ongoing Power Cuts Set Back South Africa’s Gains on Digital Access
20th December 2023By Tusi Fokane | Over the last 15 years, South…
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South African Cybercrimes Act is Now Law!
3rd December 2021News Update | The President has proclaimed that, from 1 December…
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Bridging Africa’s Digital Divide: The Rise of Community Internet
18th November 2021News update | In villages and townships, Africans are building their…
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Progressive Developments
| # | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 “Strategic Integrated Project 15” |
| 2 | National Broadband Policy 2013 |
| 3 | National Integrated ICT Policy Green Paper |
| 4 | National Strategy on Universal Services and Access – Consultative Document |
| 5 | 2007 South African National Research Network (SANReN) is initiated |
| 6 | Universal services fund |