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Thabo Shole-Mashao, in for Clement Manyathela, and the listeners discuss issues including the scourge of crime in the country and the proposed policy direction to communications regulator Icasa to look into the licensing requirements for satellite operators. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband, about the potential impact of Icasa's proposed licensing framework for satellite services on the rollout of Starlink in South Africa and Vodacom's push for equal regulatory standards. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast.Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk.There’s more from the show at www.themoneyshow.co.zaSubscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newslettersThe Money Show is brought to you by Absa.Follow us on:702 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this What's Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Nomvuyiso Batyi and Naveed Kashif discuss the evolution of the telecommunications market and how AI is reshaping RAN infrastructure in South Africa. Batyi is the Chief Executive Officer of the recently established Association of Comms and Technology – a non-profit company dedicated to addressing ecosystem issues within the broader ICT sector. Before this, she worked in roles at the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, ICASA, and Primedia Broadcasting. Kashif is the Head of Nokia's Southern African Market Unit for Mobile Networks at Nokia. He boasts an impressive 27-year track record in the telecommunications industry, having held leadership roles at companies like Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent, and IBM. He holds an MBA focused on International Management from Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School. In this What's Next interview, Batyi explains what the Association of Comms and Technology does, and Kashif explains Nokia's role in the African telecommunication industry. Kashif then outlines how AI is changing how Radio Access Networks (RANs) operate, and Batyi unpacks the challenges in optimising RAN infrastructure in Africa. She also discusses the role of policy-making in accelerating growth and change in the South African telecommunications industry. They concluded the interview by outlining how they expect the South African telecommunications industry to evolve in the coming years.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Nomvuyiso Batyi, CEO of The Association of Communications and Technology ACT about concerns over ICASA’s proposed satellite services licensing framework, highlighting the need to address existing issues, including outdated regulations in the Electronic Communications Act, before implementing the new framework. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nhlanhla Sehume is in conversation with Thabisa Faye, ICASA Councillor and Nomvuyiso Batyi, CEO at Association of Comms & Technology (ACT) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks with Duncan McLeod, founder and editor of TechCentral, about ICASA’s proposed new satellite licensing framework and its implications for South Africa’s broadband landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Fique bem-informado com as notícias do Programa Agronegócio Hoje de 27/01/2025.*    

*Fique bem-informado com as notícias do Programa Agronegócio Hoje de 04/11/2024.*    

Independent Film & Tv critic, Thinus Ferreira on the latest on the StarSat saga, as the South Africa's broadcast regulator (Icasa) says that it is unaware of StarSat court action after its shutdown raid while angry subscribers demand refunds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communications minister Solly Malatsi, a DA MP and the first non-ANC politician to hold the key technology portfolio in the democratic era, has been in the job for three months – sufficient time to get a broad handle on the big issues. In this first interview with the TechCentral Show, TechCentral editor Duncan McLeod asks Malatsi a range of questions about the sector, including his views on how he plans to address some of the more intractable problems in his inbox. The interview, which was recorded on Friday, 4 October – shortly before he announced he was issuing a policy direction to communications regulator Icasa that could see a big change to empowerment rules governing licensing in the sector – covers a wide range of topics, from Elon Musk's Starlink to the ongoing feud between the SABC and Sentech. Other topics covered in the interview include: • The minister's engagements with Starlink and the recent meeting in New York between Musk and President Cyril Ramaphosa; • His views on black economic empowerment and why his top priority is reducing the cost of data and ensuring more South Africans can connect affordably to the internet and online services; • His plan for private sector participation in the Post Office, and whether the company is really worth saving; • The war between the SABC and Sentech, and how it can be resolved; • Future funding models for the SABC and the future of TV licences in South Africa; • The problems at the State IT Agency, and what the focus should be of government's central IT procurement and services provider; • The planned merger of Sentech and Broadband Infraco and why he believes it needs to happen; • Government's 40.5% stake in Telkom and what should happen to it; • The road to digital migration and whether there is still a need for terrestrial television in 2024; • 2G and 3G switch-off in South Africa and whether this should be mandated by the government; and • The legislative programme for the department of communications & digital technologies. Don't miss the interview! TechCentral

Stephen Grootes talks to Jan Vermeulen, editor of My Broadband, and independent TV & film critic Thinus Ferreira, about the dramatic shutdown of StarSat. What led ICASA to seize broadcasting equipment, and what's next for the pay-TV broadcaster amid its license dispute?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Independent Film & TV Critic, Thinus Ferreira on the situation with StarSat operating license amidst news that they no longer have a licence and are currently defying South Africa's broadcasting regulator Icasa by remaining operational. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ray White speaks to Duncan McLeod about SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service awaiting regulatory approval in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The show kicks off with Dr. Phillip Lancaster answering a listener's question about feeding rye grain to cattle. Dr. Brad White continues the episode by announcing a grant the Beef Cattle Institute has received from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research. The experts conclude this edition of Cattle Chat… Continue reading Listener Question, FFAR ICASA Grant, Listener Question

South Africa's telecommunications industry is facing a barrage of threats, from crime and vandalism to power cuts and overreach by politicians. This is the word from Nomvuyiso Batyi, CEO of telecommunications industry lobby group the Association for Comms & Technology (ACT) and an industry stalwart who served as a councillor at communications regulator Icasa for eight years and as special adviser to the minister of communications. She was speaking to TechCentral editor Duncan McLeod on the TechCentral Show (watch or listen to the interview below). ACT, which represents the six big telecoms operators in South Africa – MTN, Vodacom, Rain, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Telkom and Cell C – was founded two years ago as an interface between the industry and policymakers and regulators. In the interview, Batyi unpacks a range of issues affecting ACT members. She discusses: • Her first engagement with newly appointed communications minister Solly Malatsi, and her views on him; • What her day-to-day work involves; • Why government shouldn't be setting deadlines for 2G and 3G switch-off in South Africa; • Import taxes on cellphones, and why luxury taxes on 4G devices should be scrapped; • How the load shedding problem has been replaced with the load reduction problem, and what the impact has been on operators; • The scourge of theft and vandalism, and why urgent action is needed to address the problem; and • South Africa's upcoming spectrum auction, and why telecoms operators should get access to spectrum below 694MHz that has traditionally been reserved for broadcasting. Don't miss the interview! TechCentral

Lester Kiewit speaks to Bethuel Nkgadime from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to discuss the significance of ICASA's labelling regulations in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of electronic communication equipment sold and used in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to reports it is alleged that Icasa hadn't renewed StarSat's licence, these allegation surfaced in early June 2024, and despite the instruction from the regulator, the broadcaster says it won't be shutting down to give insight and clarence on the issue is Independent film & tv critic, Thinus Ferreira. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DA's ‘'burning flag'' advert has dominated headlines this week – the decision by the public broadcaster not to flight the ad has been explained to ICASA in a letter. The points include concern the SABC unwilling to fuel outrage seen online caused by the advert. But is the SABC's ban on the ad a violation of Freedom of expression? John Maytham speaks to William Bird of Media Monitoring Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starlink, a company owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, operates a fleet of low earth orbit satellites that offer high-speed internet globally. Despite its potential to revolutionize connectivity, Starlink has been unable to obtain a license to operate in South Africa from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa). Icasa's requirements mandate that any applicant must have 30% ownership from historically disadvantaged groups to be considered for a license. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South African startup Eagle Eye Defence has developed an in-vehicle security system that uses fingerprint verification to start the power train. Cofounder Iviwe Mosana describes Eagle Eye Defence as a "tech-enabled asset security company, which looks at the provision of preventative, detective and corrective measures to ensure ultimate asset protection". "Our current device is a multi-faceted authenticator for assets (mainly vehicles), which provides a complete usage block until a valid biometric measure is presented, in addition to having the correct vehicle key." Mosana is from Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape. He is an accountant by profession, and holds a BCom Financial Accounting (CA Stream) degree, as well as a postgraduate diploma in accounting from UCT. He has more than seven years' experience in the retail and security industry. Eagle Eye's other cofounder, Naadir Vorajee, is from Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal. Vorajee is an engineer by profession, and has a BSc degree in mechatronics, as well as a master's degree with a focus on electrical components. Mosana says the spark for what would become Eagle Eye Defence arrived in 2016, as he witnessed his younger brother's heartbreak as he lost two of his friends, both minors, in an accident where they used their parents' vehicle without consent. "This made us aware of the weakened control environment within the asset environment," says Mosana. "When addressing control, Naadir and I came to the understanding that we should not only look at the ability to direct the use of an asset, but that it should also encompass the ability to hinder movement." The system "verifies that the correct, authorised individual is about to make use of the vehicle", says Mosana. "Without an approved biometric, the system does not allow for the use of the key. "We have conducted several tests, in controlled environments, on several vehicles, without limitation, so we can safely say that installation can happen in any vehicle as it stands. "Once available, the tech will be available for installation with our partner companies, which will be announced prior to our intended launch date in June," says Mosana. "We are currently working on the system's cosmetic features and further efficiency improvements, prior to our final approval application with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa)," he adds. "We have a provisional type approval with Icasa, which has allowed us to install our units in a controlled environment for testing, research and demonstration purposes." Eagle Eye's biometric system is an aftermarket installation, and the team aims to secure a spot on the approved list of vehicle manufacturers' aftermarket parts. "The cost is estimated to be anywhere between R400 to R580 a month on a subscription model," says Mosana. "This cost could potentially be absorbed by some key potential partners, such as insurance companies, given the reasonable assurance it provides." Mosana says while the system currently employs fingerprint verification, Eagle Eye is investigating the introduction of other biometric options. "The technology is also linked to a web-app to allow for access to additional functionality, such as remote disabling, the tracking of vehicles and driver allocations." Mosana says he and Vorajee believe their technology will set a new security standard within the insurance, rental and leasing, fleet management, public transportation and e-hailing sectors. "E-Squared has been working closely with us throughout the development of our device and we remain eternally grateful to them," he adds.

South African startup Eagle Eye Defence has developed an in-vehicle security system that uses fingerprint verification to start the power train. Cofounder Iviwe Mosana describes Eagle Eye Defence as a "tech-enabled asset security company, which looks at the provision of preventative, detective and corrective measures to ensure ultimate asset protection". "Our current device is a multi-faceted authenticator for assets (mainly vehicles), which provides a complete usage block until a valid biometric measure is presented, in addition to having the correct vehicle key." Mosana is from Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape. He is an accountant by profession, and holds a BCom Financial Accounting (CA Stream) degree, as well as a postgraduate diploma in accounting from UCT. He has more than seven years' experience in the retail and security industry. Eagle Eye's other cofounder, Naadir Vorajee, is from Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal. Vorajee is an engineer by profession, and has a BSc degree in mechatronics, as well as a master's degree with a focus on electrical components. Mosana says the spark for what would become Eagle Eye Defence arrived in 2016, as he witnessed his younger brother's heartbreak as he lost two of his friends, both minors, in an accident where they used their parents' vehicle without consent. "This made us aware of the weakened control environment within the asset environment," says Mosana. "When addressing control, Naadir and I came to the understanding that we should not only look at the ability to direct the use of an asset, but that it should also encompass the ability to hinder movement." The system "verifies that the correct, authorised individual is about to make use of the vehicle", says Mosana. "Without an approved biometric, the system does not allow for the use of the key. "We have conducted several tests, in controlled environments, on several vehicles, without limitation, so we can safely say that installation can happen in any vehicle as it stands. "Once available, the tech will be available for installation with our partner companies, which will be announced prior to our intended launch date in June," says Mosana. "We are currently working on the system's cosmetic features and further efficiency improvements, prior to our final approval application with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa)," he adds. "We have a provisional type approval with Icasa, which has allowed us to install our units in a controlled environment for testing, research and demonstration purposes." Eagle Eye's biometric system is an aftermarket installation, and the team aims to secure a spot on the approved list of vehicle manufacturers' aftermarket parts. "The cost is estimated to be anywhere between R400 to R580 a month on a subscription model," says Mosana. "This cost could potentially be absorbed by some key potential partners, such as insurance companies, given the reasonable assurance it provides." Mosana says while the system currently employs fingerprint verification, Eagle Eye is investigating the introduction of other biometric options. "The technology is also linked to a web-app to allow for access to additional functionality, such as remote disabling, the tracking of vehicles and driver allocations." Mosana says he and Vorajee believe their technology will set a new security standard within the insurance, rental and leasing, fleet management, public transportation and e-hailing sectors. "E-Squared has been working closely with us throughout the development of our device and we remain eternally grateful to them," he adds.

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You'll be hard-pressed to find anyone in South Africa as passionate about public broadcasting as Michael Markovitz. A former journalist whose storied career has included serving as adviser to Mandla Langa, the former chairman of communications regulator Icasa, Markovitz has just completed five eventful years as a member of the SABC board. He joins Duncan McLeod in the TC|Daily studio to talk about his experiences at the public broadcaster and why, despite its “capture” under former President Jacob Zuma and the abuse it endured under its former chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng, he still believes there is a strong case to be made for public broadcasting in South Africa. The question, Markovitz says, is who will pay for public broadcasting in an environment where few South Africans are prepared to pay their television licence fees. What funding models are appropriate, and why? Should a household television levy be applied? Markovitz unpacks this thorny issue in this episode of TC|Daily. He also chats about: • His new role as head of the Gordon Institute of Business Science's new Media Leadership Think-Tank, and what he hopes it will achieve; • The mess the recently departed board of the SABC inherited from the Motsoeneng era and what it took to clean it up; • Whether the SABC can avoid a repeat of that disaster, and policy changes might be needed to protect the corporation from abuse by the executive arm of government; • Why the delay in appointing a new SABC board is highly problematic; • The case for public broadcasting in South Africa and appropriate funding models; • Planned changes to broadcasting legislation; • South Africa's digital migration disaster and what went wrong; and • The era of streaming and media fragmentation, and what this means for public broadcasting. Don't miss this great discussion!

You'll be hard-pressed to find anyone in South Africa as passionate about public broadcasting as Michael Markovitz. A former journalist whose storied career has included serving as adviser to Mandla Langa, the former chairman of communications regulator Icasa, Markovitz has just completed five eventful years as a member of the SABC board. He joins Duncan McLeod in the TC|Daily studio to talk about his experiences at the public broadcaster and why, despite its “capture” under former President Jacob Zuma and the abuse it endured under its former chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng, he still believes there is a strong case to be made for public broadcasting in South Africa. The question, Markovitz says, is who will pay for public broadcasting in an environment where few South Africans are prepared to pay their television licence fees. What funding models are appropriate, and why? Should a household television levy be applied? Markovitz unpacks this thorny issue in this episode of TC|Daily. He also chats about: • His new role as head of the Gordon Institute of Business Science's new Media Leadership Think-Tank, and what he hopes it will achieve; • The mess the recently departed board of the SABC inherited from the Motsoeneng era and what it took to clean it up; • Whether the SABC can avoid a repeat of that disaster, and policy changes might be needed to protect the corporation from abuse by the executive arm of government; • Why the delay in appointing a new SABC board is highly problematic; • The case for public broadcasting in South Africa and appropriate funding models; • Planned changes to broadcasting legislation; • South Africa's digital migration disaster and what went wrong; and • The era of streaming and media fragmentation, and what this means for public broadcasting. Don't miss this great discussion! TechCentral

Television white-spaces (TVWS) spectrum – the gaps in the frequencies used by terrestrial TV broadcasters – has long been seen as a way of bringing affordable Internet to even remote areas. But what's happened with the various TVWS initiatives in South Africa? Keith Pitout, a leading local expert on the subject and chief technology officer of Indigo Broadband, joins TechCentral's Duncan McLeod in the TC|Daily studio to unpack the latest developments – and to explain why he believes TVWS has a bright future ahead of it, despite some early hiccups. In this episode of TC|Daily, Pitout covers: • What TVWS is and how it works; • Why it's so affordable to deploy and who will benefit from its roll-out in South Africa; • The trial TVWS projects that took place in South Africa; • The CSIR's involvement, and why it's been key; • The regulations developed by communications regulator Icasa; • The commercial TVWS projects now being rolled out in South Africa; and • What comes next for TVWS, both from a business and technology perspective. Don't miss a great discussion about an important technology for bridging the digital divide in South Africa. TechCentral

Television white-spaces (TVWS) spectrum – the gaps in the frequencies used by terrestrial TV broadcasters – has long been seen as a way of bringing affordable Internet to even remote areas. But what's happened with the various TVWS initiatives in South Africa? Keith Pitout, a leading local expert on the subject and chief technology officer of Indigo Broadband, joins TechCentral's Duncan McLeod in the TC|Daily studio to unpack the latest developments – and to explain why he believes TVWS has a bright future ahead of it, despite some early hiccups. In this episode of TC|Daily, Pitout covers: • What TVWS is and how it works; • Why it's so affordable to deploy and who will benefit from its roll-out in South Africa; • The trial TVWS projects that took place in South Africa; • The CSIR's involvement, and why it's been key; • The regulations developed by communications regulator Icasa; • The commercial TVWS projects now being rolled out in South Africa; and • What comes next for TVWS, both from a business and technology perspective. Don't miss a great discussion about an important technology for bridging the digital divide in South Africa.

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What is your erotic potential? And how might you ... increase it? Online erotica? Mindful masturbation? Solo nude mirror practices? The answer is all of the above and much, much more.   To help guide us through the erotic bramblebush (erotic bramblebush? erotic bramblebush!) we are very lucky to sit down with the wise and wonderful Rebecca S. Kay.   Rebecca is a Sex Educator with over ten years of experience. She's been a sexual advisor at Planned Parenthood, the Sexual Education Centre at the University of Toronto and the Brandon Centre in London, England. She has studied Surrogate Partner Therapy with UK based ICASA and is currently obtaining her certification in Somatic Sex Education and Sexological Bodywork through the Institute for the Study of Somatic Sex Education.   Rebecca's mission is to break down sexual stigma and build up people's relationships with their bodies, sexualities, and each other. She is guided by the belief that pleasure is an essential element of this work and that nurturing intimacy takes courage and practice. Rebecca helps clients connect with their bodies and sharpen their skills through mindfulness, sexological bodywork, psychology, and neuroscience. She's at www.rebeccaskay.com and I recommend checking out her work and offerings.   With Rebecca's warmth, curiosity, and judgement-free guidance she creates such a rare and supportive open space to talk about sexuality. And yet! Despite this safe space creating ability ... I was, uh, extremely nervous. Extremely. As you'll hear. So it was growth for me and I hope it can be growth for you, too. Sexuality is so stigmatized and maybe this type of conversation helps us move a little bit down the path.   My wife Leslie also teaches sexual ed to seventh and eighth grade students and she (kindly!) joins for this conversation. So, here we go! Are you ready? Let's bravely jump into this wonderful conversation with Rebecca S. Kay.   Let's flip the page into Chapter 109 now…   What You'll Learn: How should we teach young people about sex? Why is there still so much stigma around sex? What is planned parenthood? What is somatic sex education? What is erotic potential? What is the state of sex education today? Why is it so important to teach kids about body parts? How are we shaped by our first sexual experiences? How can we help kids explore their sexuality safely? What is the value of reading erotic writing? How can we use self compassion to love our bodies more? How do we reconcile the paradox of coupledom and erotic desire? How can we maintain eroticism in a long term committed relationship? What is the difference between love and desire? Why is eroticism in marriage fairly new as a concept? What's the state of marriage today? Why are monogamy and non monogamy not binary? What is a peak erotic experience? What is mindful masturbation? What is a surrogate partner? What is sexological bodywork? What is the future of sex coaching?   You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/109   Leave us a voicemail. Your message may be included in a future chapter: 1-833-READ-A-LOT.     Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list    3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter discusses the 3 most formative books of one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Brené Brown, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, Angie Thomas, Cheryl Strayed, Rich Roll, Soyoung the Variety Store Owner, Derek the Hype Man, Kevin the Bookseller, Vishwas the Uber Driver, Roxane Gay, David Mitchell, Vivek Murthy, Mark Manson, Seth Godin, Judy Blume and Quentin Tarantino. 3 Books is published on the lunar calendar with each of the 333 chapters dropped on the exact minute of every single new moon and every single full moon all the way up to 5:21 am on September 1, 2031. 3 Books is an Apple "Best Of" award-winning show and is 100% non-profit with no ads, no sponsors, no commercials, and no interruptions. 3 Books has 3 clubs including the End of the Podcast Club, the Cover to Cover Club, and the Secret Club, which operates entirely through the mail and is only accessible by calling 1-833-READ-A-LOT. Each chapter is hosted by Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome, The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, etc. For more info check out: https://www.3books.co

Mobile data in South Africa is notoriously expensive and the #DataMustFall movement is a bit of a hit-and-miss. So why is data so expensive and when will it become more affordable? Sources: Victor Kgomoeswana on eNCA in September 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYL9xbE5bwo A Karen from MTN says increasing data costs is in line with their "treat customers fairly" policy: https://mybroadband.co.za/news/cellular/445918-increasing-data-prices-by-28-in-line-with-treat-customers-fairly-policy-says-mtn.html The Real Reason Why Mobile Data Is So Expensive In South Africa https://www.2oceansvibe.com/2019/01/15/the-real-reason-why-mobile-data-is-so-expensive-in-south-africa/#ixzz7UK4A8rb1 Data Must Fall: The Politics of Mobile Telecommunications Tariffs in South Africa by Ewan Sutherland https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2154165 ICASA concludes the high-demand radio frequency spectrum auction on eNCA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkGvGLLcAno&t=360s Is mobile data (still) expensive in South Africa? by Bra Willi Seyama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rl7Hik1bss

The Wireless Access Providers Association (Wapa) recently called for government to free up vast tracts of radio frequency spectrum in the 6GHz band, claiming that doing so could drive a wave of economic growth. Wapa executive Paul Colmer joins the TechCentral podcast (listen below) to unpack why the association has made this call, and why it believes opening up the 6GHz band to unlicensed telecommunications providers could generate huge benefits for the country. Specifically, the spectrum could be used for Wi-Fi 6E, an evolution of Wi-Fi 6 (technically, 802.11ax) that exploits the 6GHz band. Wapa, which represents many of South Africa's wireless Internet service providers, said its own calculations suggest that more than R560-billion in increased GDP could be derived from freeing up 1.2GHz of spectrum around 6GHz. Two parts The Wi-Fi 6E band is broken up into two main portions: a lower band from 5 925MHz to 6 425MHz and an upper band from 6 425MHz to 7 125MHz. The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance has urged governments to provide unlicensed access to 700MHz of the upper band. But why should the band be made available on an unlicensed basis for Wi-Fi, rather than being allocated to mobile operators as so-called IMT spectrum for mobile broadband instead? What about existing users in the band? And if the band is made available on an unlicensed basis, how should it be done? In the podcast, Colmer looks at what other countries are doing with the band, and why he thinks the time is right for communications regulator Icasa to consider how it plans to make the band available for communications services. Don't miss the discussion.

The Wireless Access Providers Association (Wapa) recently called for government to free up vast tracts of radio frequency spectrum in the 6GHz band, claiming that doing so could drive a wave of economic growth. Wapa executive Paul Colmer joins the TechCentral podcast (listen below) to unpack why the association has made this call, and why it believes opening up the 6GHz band to unlicensed telecommunications providers could generate huge benefits for the country. Specifically, the spectrum could be used for Wi-Fi 6E, an evolution of Wi-Fi 6 (technically, 802.11ax) that exploits the 6GHz band. Wapa, which represents many of South Africa's wireless Internet service providers, said its own calculations suggest that more than R560-billion in increased GDP could be derived from freeing up 1.2GHz of spectrum around 6GHz. Two parts The Wi-Fi 6E band is broken up into two main portions: a lower band from 5 925MHz to 6 425MHz and an upper band from 6 425MHz to 7 125MHz. The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance has urged governments to provide unlicensed access to 700MHz of the upper band. But why should the band be made available on an unlicensed basis for Wi-Fi, rather than being allocated to mobile operators as so-called IMT spectrum for mobile broadband instead? What about existing users in the band? And if the band is made available on an unlicensed basis, how should it be done? In the podcast, Colmer looks at what other countries are doing with the band, and why he thinks the time is right for communications regulator Icasa to consider how it plans to make the band available for communications services. Don't miss the discussion. TechCentral

Having concluded a successful spectrum auction and collected more than R14.4-billion in proceeds, communications regulator Icasa has opened the pipeline for considerable economic growth in South Africa. TechCentral jumps straight into what this means with Riaan Graham, director for sub-Saharan Africa at Ruckus Networks, in this podcast interview. “Put the delays (otherwise known as the 'debacle') behind us, and let's look forward to building an exciting future. The digital economy is poised to take off, and having access to fast, distributed and cheaper data is certainly going to change our economy for the better,” says Graham. “Everybody is more efficient and more productive when they are connected," he adds. And this will become even more apparent when 5G is unlocked and truly available to both the formal and informal sectors. “It is now up to us to find ways to use the spectrum effectively and encourage economic growth. Icasa certainly still has its part to play and could learn something from the our neighbours in Kenya, where Konza Technology City, a smart city also known as Silicon Savannah, is going to be fuelled by a ‘can-do' attitude and abundant spectrum,” Graham adds. TechCentral

Councillor of Independent communication Authority of South Africa Dr. Charlie Lewis discusses their submissions to the independent communications Authority of South Africa, proposing new regulations that will extend the expiry period for data, voice, and SMS service to six months; the public has until May 18 to make their submission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Complaints and Compliance Committee of ICASA recently dismissed complaints laid against Pretoria FM by Primedia Broadcasting. Retired High Court Judge Thokozile Masipa and a panel of five committee members ruled against claims that Pretoria FM has been contravening its licence conditions and regulations. This is just the latest episode in a long history of litigation against the station explains Pretoria FM Executive Chairperson Willie Spies. Pretoria FM has faced a total of nine court cases over a period of close on two decades ventilated in the country's High Court, the Supreme Court of Appeal, and the Constitutional Court. The right of Pretoria FM - licensed to serve the interests of the Afrikaner community - to broadcast as a community radio station has been continually contested. In this interview with BizNews, Spies gives the background to Primedia's litigation and how Pretoria FM has slowly built itself up into a sustainable commercial entity within the broadcast space. Interestingly, Pretoria FM - perhaps considered as a bastion of Afrikanerdom - is currently involved in assisting an Nkandla-based isiZulu radio station ,Ngkungumathe in KwaZulu-Natal, to get off the ground.

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Duncan McLeod, founder and editor at Techcentral on Icasa's proposal that telecommunications operators be forced to roll over data bundles for a minimum of six months. Dr Kingsley Makhubela, director at RiskRecon warns that South Africa needs to protect itself against a pending global economic catastrophe. Chantal Marx, head of equity research at FNB Wealth and Investments on finding and investing in great small stocks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. law interprets consensual kink activities as harmful, criminal acts. This makes prosecuting sexual assault cases within the context of BDSM difficult. How can you prove non-consensual sex occurred if kink isn't considered sex in the eyes of the law, it's assault? The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom/NCSF worked along with the American Law Institute to establish a legal definition of consent in kink. They just unveiled the New Model Penal Code on Sexual Assault: Affirmative Defense of Explicit Prior Permission for use of force and restraint with sexual contact. On ep 185 of American Sex Podcast, the NCSF's Susan Wright & BebeBlueEyes explain how this gives legal power to sexual assault survivors, how it'll be adopted state-by-state, about the new consent model EPP/Explicit Prior Permission & why implementing it as community standard is integral to changing case law, what you can do to help, how the NCSF can assist you with criminal sexual assault cases involving consensual kink, and more. If you're kinky this is a MUST LISTEN--you need to know how the legal definition of consent is changing.      Guest Bio – Susan Wright, M.A Susan Wright, M.A., (she/her) founded the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom in 1997, and currently serves as Executive Director. In addition, she serves on the advocacy and community advisory committees for AASECT, the APA's Division 44: Task Force on Consensual Non-monogamy, Kink Clinician Guidelines, and the Diverse Sexualities Research Education Institute. 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Her research for NCSF focuses on discrimination and violence against alt-sex practitioners; consent practices and attitudes; and the mental and physical health of alt-sex practitioners, with papers published in journals including the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Psychology & Sexuality, Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Archives of Sexual Behavior, Journal of Sexual Medicine, Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, International Journal of Social Psychiatry, and Journal of Homosexuality. Guest Bio – BebeBlueEyes Bebe is a Poly, Het, very active, giggle bottom, service topping ‘s type'.  Since 2009, Bebe has been serving the broader kink & poly communities, presenting classes related to her passion, the ever-evolving topic of Consent. During covid, Bebe started the Submissive Safe Call, an online discussion group to keep ‘s types' connected. She founded StL PolyHarmonic, a local group for kinky & polyamorous persons.  In 2020, Bebe was humbled & honored to be chosen by Leather Leadership Conference for their Servant Leadership award! She s currently serving her 7th year on the Board of Directors of National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSFreedom.org). She is mother of a TNG kinkster, an IT Professional, Avid Foodie & Music Lover, and Debauchery Explorer! 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Duncan McLeod , founder and editor at Techcentral looks at how the latest auction of spectrum will help solve the country's communication problems. Dr Adrian Enthoven, deputy chairperson at Solidarity Fund on the foundation wrapping up its operations. Then Warren Ingram, personal financial advisor and executive director at Galileo Capital explains how to leave money for your children when you pass away See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen in as digital entrepreneur and former FNB CEO Michael Jordan joins Peter Bruce on Podcasts From the Edge to make an impassioned plea for Icasa, the telecommunications regulator, to stand up to local cellphone giants and retrieve extra digital spectrum loaned out at the start of the Covid pandemic. Telkom and MTN have gone to court to stop Icasa taking back the emergency spectrum it lent them early last year. But this, warns Jordan, threatens a a major economic reform — a planned auction of spectrum to the private sector by the end of the first quarter of next year and, he says, a competitive auction process could see a host of new opportunities open up in the market.

Mientras Nicolás Maduro pide el levantamiento de las sanciones, Juan Guaidó busca un proceso electoral limpio, además, el senador independiente Emilio Álvarez Icasa explicó su rechazo a la ley de revocación del mandato aprobada en México.Para conocer sobre cómo CNN protege la privacidad de su audiencia, visite CNN.com/privacidad

Mientras Nicolás Maduro pide el levantamiento de las sanciones, Juan Guaidó busca un proceso electoral limpio, además, el senador independiente Emilio Álvarez Icasa explicó su rechazo a la ley de revocación del mandato aprobada en México.Para conocer sobre cómo CNN protege la privacidad de su audiencia, visite CNN.com/privacidad

Against all expectations, your hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg are back for another lockdown episode of TalkCentral. On the podcast this week: why e-commerce companies should be allowed to trade on an unfettered basis; why the hard lockdown needs to end on 30 April; and the interesting dynamics of Icasa's emergency temporary spectrum allocation. Also this week, Duncan and Regardt discuss the new iPhone SE from Apple and chat about Star Trek Picard. Duncan's pick this week is Just Cause 4 (currently free in the Epic Games store), and Regardt has picked a new pair of Logitech over-ear headphones. Podcast website

On the latest business news, we talk about SA's elections, US-China Trade War and Business of Game of Thrones. Lebo Phasha gives us more insights on the news on The Business Wrap. Later on in the main topic, we talk about mobile data prices and regulations with Heather Robertson, the spokesperson of Awethu amandla.mobi and also Mr Paseka Maleka who is the spokesperson of ICASA. wits.journalism.co.za

On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about government's spectrum policy direction to communications regulator Icasa. Also this week, a new Windows 10 start menu may be coming, Apple's acquisition of Intel's cellular modem business and City Power's ransomware attack. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Showmax's sports offering, while Duncan has chosen the LG G8S ThinQ. Podcast website

In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg discuss Takealot's decision to open a flagship customer collections centre in Midrand and two dozen other pick-up points around the country. What does it say about the future of e-commerce in South Africa and why, in Duncan's view, does it make eminent sense? Also on the show this week, MTN hires some heavy hitters; Netflix gets serious about audio; and Icasa has a fight with the communications minister. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is unsplash.com, while Duncan has chosen Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs. Podcast website