The broadcaster pegs its return to profit on its streaming platform reaching one million registered users by the 2027/28 financial year.
Industry insiders applaud government’s move to make entry-level smartphones accessible to a broader segment of the population, but say further action is needed.
The comms department invites stakeholder comment on the contentious ‘reserved postal services’, as defined in the Postal Services Act.
AI promises economic transformation, but demands vast energy resources, exemplifying the classic tension between innovation and failing infrastructure.
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The boost brings the South African Revenue Service’s budget to R7.5 billion over the medium-term to modernise and enhance taxpayer services.
Government moves to enhance smartphone affordability, proposing no excise duty on smartphones below R2 500 as of 1 April.
The communications department will continue to deploy the project in underserviced areas, with support from Broadband Infraco, Sentech and SITA.
PPPs to fast-track digital transformation
Hosted in partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and BCX, a Public Sector in ICT Forum event took place at Protea Fire & Ice in Menlyn on 17 August. Attendees could benchmark with industry leaders who have entered successful PPPs and engage in meaningful conversation to foster change in the digital journey of both the public and private sector. #ppp #digitaltransformation #bcx
Phase two of the state’s structural reforms programme places digital transformation high on the agenda, as it looks to further reduce economic bottlenecks.
The Information Regulator is looking to expand its staff complement, as it plans to accelerate its digital initiatives in the new financial year.
Yangtze Optics Africa Cable has announced the expansion of its 14 000 square metre fibre optics manufacturing plant at Dube TradePort.
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies expects the new system to help drive a high-performance culture.