South African government to scrap luxury excise duty on affordable smartphones to boost digital inclusion

By  The Citizen Reporter

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Mwananchi Communications Limited

What you need to know:

  • The decision aligns with South Africa’s plan to phase out 2G and 3G networks by 31 December 2027, a move aimed at reallocating radio frequencies to more advanced 4G/LTE and 5G networks.

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