The contract is to supply 4-13Ghz microwave radio, radio system peripherals and equipment, and Mimo max technology.
The department confirms Jimmy Manyi's role as special advisor to the minister is a part-time position, which means he can keep his Rand Water job.
No forced retrenchments are foreseen until at least March, by which time Solidarity expects a new company structure, so job cuts would be unnecessary.
The company intends to foster a greater understanding of how government can best utilise ICT technologies.
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A presidential proclamation is apparently being finalised that will put to rest jurisdictional questions.
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The official opposition claims a survey shows the controversial system is costing jobs in Gauteng.
Jimmy Manyi's appointment as the communication minister's advisor shows the DOC is a propaganda machine created to protect the president, says the opposition.
This week's tender bulletin features a large number of briefing sessions, many compulsory.
The Sunday Times this morning reports SA has a "top-secret" spy satellite.
The Sunday Times reports that government entities have paid a total of R2.7?million to the South African National Roads Agency since e-tolling started.
Former government spokesman Jimmy Manyi has taken up a second post at the Department of Communications, reports City Press.