🇿🇦 English, 13 October 2026, regulation
ICASA Adapts Regulatory Approach to Accommodate Emerging Technologies
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa is expanding its regulatory approach to balance innovation, investment, and public interest.
ICASA is considering different approaches to regulating emerging technologies and business models, including conventional licensing, lighter-touch oversight, and regulatory sandboxes.
The authority is shifting towards a broader regulatory strategy that balances innovation, investment, competition, and public interest.
ICASA regulates the telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal services sectors, and its mandate includes managing radio frequency spectrum, promoting competition, and protecting consumers.