Government to speed up spectrum allocation

Although SA's digital migration has been plagued by numerous hurdles, government's executive branch is satisfied with the progress made over the past 10 years.

There is still a lot of work that needs to be done before even thinking of a 5G network in SA, says Frost & Sullivan.

Despite budget constraints, the public sector will continue to prioritise modernising legacy systems to improve public service in 2019.

Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula urges efficient, powerful and cost-effective cyber defence to protect SA's critical information infrastructure.

Despite previous failed attempts to cut ties with the Net1 subsidiary, the social security agency says it is ready to administer payments in partnership with the post office.

The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance calls for increased use of TV white space technology to help bridge the digital divide.

The Pretoria High Court dismisses an application to set aside remedial action proposed by the public protector following allegations of abuse of power by the former board.

Rising input costs and energy insecurity have made coal increasingly less competitive for electricity generation, a study reveals.

The challenge of connecting people living in rural and remote areas to the Internet persists in many countries, says the ITU.

Information and communication technologies can be an integral part of SA's investment drive, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.

Five technologies on the Gartner Hype Cycle for Digital Government Technology are expected to have the most transformational benefit for governments over the next 10 years.