This joint submission by Research ICT Africa and ALT Advisory brings together research expertise and policy analysis to inform deliberations on digital economy or ICT regulation policy in South Africa.

The document presents evidence-based analysis of the policy landscape, identifying key issues around access, rights, and regulation in the digital sector. It reflects a commitment to grounding policy decisions in rigorous, Africa-specific research.

Recommendations span access expansion, user rights protection, and regulatory reform, all aimed at building a digital economy that is inclusive, rights-respecting, and supportive of local innovation and development.