Malatsi defends B-BBEE easing in ICT sector

“We realise the importance of developing world-class digital infrastructure so that we can demonstrate to the rest of the world that we are truly open for business.

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“We believe the expansion of local data regions and data centres is crucial for this purpose.”

He said he understood that the country’s regulatory role is critical for private sector investment.

“We are consistently driving to maintain the resilience and relevance of cyber security mechanisms so that we can earn and invest trust in our national digital ecosystem. Data sovereignty means little without cyber resilience. Having our data physically located within our boundaries is only one piece of the puzzle. We must also ensure that it is encrypted, it is monitored, and recoverable in the face of threats.”