# Communications and Digital Technologies minister Solly Malatsi says reliable and affordable connectivity is essential for South Africa’s economic growth. Speaking at the Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking’s ICT 2025 conference in Sandton, Malatsi stressed that connectivity is not a luxury but a matter of dignity, learning, and safety. He urged collaboration between government and business to unlock the digital economy. The minister pledged regulatory reforms, lower device costs, and expanded infrastructure to drive inclusion, investment, and sustainable transformation.
Malatsi urges affordable connectivity for SA’s digital economy