Government is far more circumspect in this week's National Tender Bulletin.
Telecoms minister Siyabonga Cwele outlines government's decision to elect Telkom lead broadband agency, but avoids addressing questions around the lack of a tender process.?
Government vows to keep to the Square Kilometre Array construction schedule, despite a trim in budget.
The roads agency hopes to see more compliance following some "financial relief" for e-toll road users towards the end of the year.
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The alliance will request an urgent meeting with deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss e-tolling.
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The state will set aside funding in October's adjusted budget to help alleviate the e-toll burden.
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.
The telecoms department says it has banded together with the communications department to pool experience and expertise.