Expectations in the ICT sector run low ahead of president Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation Address on Thursday.
Four months since the councillor body was reduced by almost half, an advert for replacements is set to be placed "soon".
Two major deals hang in the balance due to loopholes and inefficiencies in telecoms regulation.
Cabinet has yet to clear the way for digital migration, as it still has to decide on decoder encryption.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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As speculation continues that government will ditch its telecoms investments, Vodafone emerges as the most likely buyer of the state's R27.8?billion Vodacom stake.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The Government Communications and Information System is being re-established as an independent department.
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
The National Tender Bulletin delivers a nicely balanced portfolio of announcements this week.
As part of its modernisation programme, the Department of Home Affairs has issued more than one million smart ID cards in less than a year.?
The city wants tech-savvy entrepreneurs to enter the #Hack.Jozi Challenge and stand a chance to win a slice of R5 million in start-up support.
The country will pay a hefty socio-economic price for missing the ITU deadline for broadband digital migration, as the issue goes beyond TV.
Industry waits with bated breath and high hopes as government's long-awaited ICT policy refresh nears finality.
The City Press reports that Gauteng motorists are set to benefit from free passes under electronic toll gates, and a lower monthly gap.