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Luvo Grey

@LuvoGrey

Internet access evangelist. Data Expert . President @youthictcouncil. Award winning technologist. Ambassador @YouthIGFSummit . Deputy Chair @official_zaigf

 Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Joined July 2013
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A month or so back @CiscoNetworking , one of the largest tech firms in the world featured the work we do as @ECinternett in connecting communities to the internet. We are using @CiscoIT equipment to pilot the first ever smart township model in South Africa which we’ll be launching soon in East London.
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"Constantly seek criticism..." —Elon Musk
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ICASA chairman Mothibi Ramusi said the regulator must know when not to regulate. mybroadband.co.za/news/telec…
South Africa’s telecoms regulator must know when not to regulate

South Africa’s telecoms regulator must know when not to regulate

ICASA chairman Mothibi Ramusi said the regulator must know when not to regulate.

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Built with Grok
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Meet Go. Gopuff's AI shopping genius, co-developed with SpaceXAI. Just say what you need. It's already on its way.
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Tesla IPO market cap was 0.1% of its current value
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The day when Tesla got listed on the NASDAQ. Today, Tesla is worth $1.3 trillion.
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Mark Cuban's advice to every first-time founder: "Sales cures all."
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PBICT Announces Strategic Partnership with Starlink at AfricaCom 2025 medium.com/@luvogrey/pbict-a…
PBICT Announces Strategic Partnership with Starlink at AfricaCom 2025

PBICT Announces Strategic Partnership with Starlink at AfricaCom 2025

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In my latest opinion piece for Daily Dispatch, I unpack the realities behind digital payments in the taxi industry, dailydispatch.co.za/news/opi…

LUVO GREY | Why the SA taxi commute is still cash | Daily Dispatch

The announcement that the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has partnered with Sebenza Wi-Fi and Vodacom to bring free connectivity to thousands of taxis and…

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from challenges with adoption, to the opportunities that partnerships like Santaco, Vodacom & Sebenza Wi-Fi bring for true digital inclusion. Read here ☝🏿
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We’re already hearing bold promises about 6G, holographic calls, brain–computer interfaces, and a hyper-connected future. But before we get hypnotised by the hype, let’s reflect: did 5G really deliver what was promised? medium.com/@luvogrey/why-we-…

Why We Shouldn’t Be Hypnotised by the 6G Hype

By Luvo Grey , Managing Director EC Internet and Secretary General of the Progressive Blacks in ICT

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In my latest piece, I unpack why 6G needs a reality check, what 5G failed to achieve, and why Africa must focus on practical connectivity rather than marketing slogans.
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How construction mafia tactics are choking broadband in our townships iol.co.za/business-report/op…

How construction mafia tactics are choking broadband in our townships

Explore how the 'construction mafia' is not only stalling broadband projects in South Africa's townships but also threatening economic liberation and digital access for vulnerable communities.

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How construction mafia tactics are choking broadband in our townships iol.co.za/business-report/op…

How construction mafia tactics are choking broadband in our townships

Explore how the 'construction mafia' is not only stalling broadband projects in South Africa's townships but also threatening economic liberation and digital access for vulnerable communities.

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Opinion | Why the Eastern Cape Must Go Smart — And Fast medium.com/@luvogrey/opinion…

Opinion | Why the Eastern Cape Must Go Smart — And Fast

By Luvo Grey, Managing Director of EC Internet & Secretary General of Progressive Blacks In ICT (PBICT)

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Spoke at the Digital Inclusion in SA Roundtable (DBSA) with ITU, DCDT, RIA & G20 DEWG. Urged a National Infra Task Force, real-time open data platform & standard bylaws for faster, fairer digital rollout. #DigitalInclusion #BroadbandSA
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I had the opportunity to join @Moneyweb Now with Simon Brown to unpack the implications of my recent article published on IOL, titled: “US tariffs don’t just hit South Africa’s tech sector – they hit South Africa’s digital future.”
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In the interview, we explored how these tariffs extend beyond trade, threatening margins in the ICT sector, increasing the cost of digital infrastructure, and constraining South Africa’s tech startups that rely on global hardware and capital.
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This is nolonger just a policy issue , it’s a question of digital sovereignty and economic resilience. Listen to the full interview on MoneywebNOW podcasts.apple.com/za/podcas… .
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Business News Podcast · Updated daily · Moneyweb brings you the latest in business and financial news in our new morning podcast: MoneywebNOW with Simon Brown. The show will offer the latest in...

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