South Africa’s operators can fix Rica

South Africa’s operators can fix Rica

If South Africa’s Sim registration story played out the way we imagine it should, this would be the moment we cut to sunshine, trust and seamless onboarding. But that’s not our reality. Rica – once seen as a global pioneer – is now straining under pressures it wasn’t built for. The past year has made…

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Rica blindspot exposed

Rica blindspot exposed

Ten years after its introduction, the embedded Sim (eSim) has been most transformative when used when travelling, according to a new global industry survey – a finding that carries awkward implications for South Africa’s Sim-registration regime. The Mobile World Live eSim Survey Report 2026, produced in partnership with 1Global, Amdocs and Kigen, found that 55%…

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Call for ‘urgent’ RICA action

Call for ‘urgent’ RICA action

Ongoing circulation of millions of incorrectly registered SIM cards has been found to be a major driver of crime. A call to action has been made, urging justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi to address shortcomings related to SIM card registration and enforcement of the law that governs communications. This comes amid growing concerns that weaknesses in…

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