Author: WAJ Editor

South African businesses and consumers are set to reap significant benefits from rapid advancements in digital technology, with innovations such as 5.5G, 6G, satellite technology, IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), nanotechnology, and smart devices promising transformative experiences. Among these developments, devices featuring holographic displays, allowing users to interact with 3D images without the need for glasses, stand out as groundbreaking. The evolution of mobile connectivity, from the first SMS in the 1990s to the advent of 5G, has revolutionized communication and accessibility. Looking ahead, these upcoming technologies aim not only to increase speed and reduce latency but also to deliver enriched,…

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has issued a cease-and-desist order to Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, Starlink, for operating without the required license, the regulator announced on Thursday. Starlink, a division of SpaceX, operates in several African countries but has encountered regulatory hurdles in some regions, including Namibia, where state-owned telecom operators dominate the market. According to CRAN, Starlink is currently under investigation for operating its network within Namibia without the necessary telecommunications license. While Starlink has submitted an application for the license, it has not yet been approved. “On November 26, 2024, CRAN issued a cease-and-desist order…