The new telecommunications and postal services minister is not being welcomed with open arms.
The appointment of Siyabonga Cwele indicates government's intention to control the Internet, says DA shadow minister of communications Marian Shinn.
Little is known about new communications minister Faith Muthambi, apart from her time as a controversial municipal manager.
The split between telecoms and postal makes no sense in terms of the essential contribution of ICT to SA's future. says Adrian Schofield, IITPSA director.
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The future of telecommunications lies in integration rather than unbundling, says Koffi Kouakou, Africa analyst and senior lecturer at Wits University.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
A new telecoms and postal services ministry and a "reconfigured" communications department are some of the more radical aspects of president Jacob Zuma's new Cabinet.
PPPs to fast-track digital transformation
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Former state security minister Siyabonga Cwele will lead the new Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services.
The regulator issues questionnaires to all licensees as it re-examines wholesale termination rates.
The agency's bond auction this morning was successful, being three-and-a-half times oversubscribed.
The agency says it has not teamed up with metropolitan police to check if Gauteng motorists are tagged.
Complaints about inaccurate e-toll bills are still doing the rounds.
Sanral's offer of additional time to settle outstanding e-toll bills comes with a caveat.