SA must exercise caution before diving into implementing electronic voting, analysts say.
The new government Cyber Response Committee is much-needed, says ISPA, but warns general security awareness must be bolstered.
Pro-e-toll economist Dr Roelof Botha comes under fire for saying those who use public transport should "shut up" and stay out of the e-tolls discussion.
It's a slow week from the tender bulletin, with national government keeping a low profile.
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The e-toll advisory panel will today continue to hear Sanral presentations, as the agency strives to clear up e-tolling "misconceptions".
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ICASA's International Mobile Telephony roadmap has been embraced, but the realisation of targets hangs largely on digital migration.
The DTPS now refuses to talk about digital migration, while the DOC has seemingly taken the reins.
The department gazettes a discussion and options paper on the revision of SA's ICT policies.
Plans for smart cities are often bedevilled by a lack of clarity, and a failure to get projects going timeously.
Gauteng premier David Makhura's e-toll advisory panel is praised for turning e-tolling into a public discussion.
Communications minister Faith Muthambi says SA is fast nearing the "momentous announcement" around the switch on date for digital terrestrial television.