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Think-tank: Overhaul policy, dump protectionism to stimulate SA’s economic growth | The Citizen

CDE warns against protectionism, urging export-focused policies to boost South Africa’s manufacturing competitiveness and economic growth. A leading development think-tank has cautioned authorities against protectionism that would stifle export-based economic growth. The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) further called for an overhaul of industrial policy to move it away from protectionism, towards a focus […]

What an Even More Hawkish China Policy Could Look Like

Competition with China has become the biggest through line of a highly polarized Washington over the past decade, and a bipartisan commission that advises U.S. lawmakers on China is calling for some drastic measures to help the United States win that competition.   Among the 32 recommendations from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission’s annual […]

Statement: CCI imposes landmark penalty of ₹213.14 crore on Meta for exploiting its dominant position through WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a landmark penalty of ₹213.14 crore (approximately $25.25 million) on Meta for exploiting its dominant position through WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy update. IFF submitted expert information as an informant before the CCI. This ruling is a significant step in holding Big Tech accountable for its impact on […]

Big overhaul of ICT sector policy needed: Icasa chairman – TechCentral

Icasa chairman Mothibi Ramusi South Africa’s ICT sector needs policy and regulatory changes to keep up with emerging technologies, Icasa chairman Mothibi Ramusi said in an interview. Technological advances such as satellite internet and artificial intelligence are forcing governments and communications regulators worldwide to revamp their oversight of the industry. Ramusi, the recently appointed chairman […]