The regulator is resolute when it comes to the auctioning on spectrum, even as it faces a court bid to stop the process.
Vuyani Jarana warns that the process will produce ‘a still born that will be extremely costly to funders and which will damage the mobile market going forward’.
The regulator is reviewing the Telkom’s court application and has engaged its legal representatives to oppose the court application.
The company fears that if the auction proceeds, it may result in the further entrenchment of the dominant market positions of Vodacom and MTN.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The Competition Commission has conditionally approved the proposed merger whereby Google intends to acquire Fitbit.
The Gauteng Department of Education has announced the opening of online late registration admissions for Grade 1 and 8 learners.
Golden Valley Wind Energy Facility is South Africa’s latest wind farm to connect to the country’s national grid.
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
ITWeb looks at government's five biggest ICT tender awards as 2020 draws to a close.
The social security agency looks to make it possible to apply for disability-related grants via its online portal.
The market made significant gains in 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the trend is set to continue next year, says BMIT.
The campaign demonstrates top-tier operational tradecraft and resourcing consistent with state-sponsored threat actors, says FireEye