Solly Malatsi
Solly Malatsi is a South African politician serving as the Minister of Communications. He has been involved in discussions aimed at reforming telecommunications regulations in South Africa, advocating for changes that would facilitate greater foreign investment and support local communities. Malatsi's recent comments reflect a desire to provide alternatives to existing regulations to encourage technology companies to invest in initiatives benefiting vulnerable populations.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2 | 7.50 | 0.75% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 444,260 | $350,000 | 2,622$ |
| Totals | 2 | 59,308,690 | 444,260 | $350,000 | 2,622$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Solly Malatsi is the Hon. Minister of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in South Africa.
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South Africa:
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi announced efforts to achieve 100% connectivity in South Africa by 2029.
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South Africa:
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi recently had to defend his controversial proposed information and communication technology policy adjustments.
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South Africa:
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has defended his recently gazetted but controversial proposed ICT policy adjustments as intended to broadly attract investment into the sector.
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South Africa:
Minister of Communication and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi issued a policy directive to review ownership requirements in the ICT sector.
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South Africa:
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi defended his proposed ICT policy adjustments as intended to attract investment into the sector.
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Tanzania:
Solly Malatsi is South Africa's Communications Minister who proposed a draft policy regarding Black ownership requirements.
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Sweden:
Solly Malatsi announced that the quota legislation will be relaxed specifically in the IT sector.
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United Kingdom:
Solly Malatsi hinted that he was looking for a way to circumvent the 30% black equity requirement for Starlink.
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South Africa:
Solly Malatsi is commended for his collaboration with the telecommunications industry, ensuring the duty removal on entry-level smartphones.
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