Stakeholders in South Africa have until 21 August to provide their input on a proposed bill that could significantly alter the regulatory landscape of the telecommunications sector, as parliament prepares to make a decision on the matter.

The National Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) are intensifying their enforcement regarding changes in telecom ownership in Nigeria. This development is part of a broader discussion that includes topics such as Spiro's $55 million investment in electric vehicles, potential US-Iran peace talks that may affect MTN's frozen assets, and the preloading of DStv Stream on Samsung TVs.

A court has issued a ruling that halts Eskom's ultimatum regarding the cut-off or take-over of services in the Dr Beyers Naudé Municipality. The decision confirms the legal requirements necessary for the Distribution Agency Agreement, clarifying the obligations and processes involved in the municipality's dealings with Eskom.

Tens of thousands of South Africans are reportedly receiving threatening SMS messages from SABC debt collectors regarding unpaid TV licences, according to The South African Biz.

Savanna Fibre has launched SavGo, a new SIM card service that offers unlimited mobile internet and voice calls without typical restrictions. This initiative marks Savanna's expansion from its traditional fibre and wireless home internet services into the mobile connectivity market, aiming to enhance user freedom and flexibility in communication.

Namibia's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRAN) has denied Starlink permission to operate in the country on two occasions, first in March 2026 and again later. The reasons for these refusals have not been detailed in the available information.