Slower economic growth and limited resources see ICT take a back seat during the budget.
Gauteng premier David Makhura reaffirms the contentious system is not going to be scrapped, but says it will be cheaper and easier to pay.
Kenya's regulatory authority says the ITU is not extending digital TV migration for 30?African countries.
There is no loophole government can use to justify the lack of a tender process, say industry watchers.
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The telecoms department says it has banded together with the communications department to pool experience and expertise.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
To fight increasing crime rates in SA, digital policing should be implemented, says Accenture.
PPPs to fast-track digital transformation
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A pilot project will kick off by the end of next month to test the viability of banks handling smart ID applications.
The Right2Know Campaign and the Open Democracy Advice Centre head to court to prevent future cellphone jamming incidents in Parliament.
The company says it fully supports Namec's call for more involvement by local electronic manufacturers in the digital migration programme.
Allegations from members of Parliament that cellphone signals were being jammed in Parliament delayed this evening's State of the Nation Address.
ICT firms will drop around four levels when new empowerment codes come into effect, losing out on government tenders as a consequence.
The communications portfolio committee releases solid timelines for the process of appointing new members to the regulator's council.