The Department of Communications gained R3.9 billion, after Telkom sold its stake in Vodacom.
The regulator's band plan awaits formal publication.
South Africans can converse with the National Treasury through Facebook.
Over R800 million has been spent and R1.1 billion has been allocated for the next three years.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In today's technology roundup: Privacy watchdogs slam Google Buzz, cyber attack drill highlights US vulnerability, eBay tackles security flaws, and Wikipedia receives $2m donation.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: Ultrasound tech goes mobile, US grants $1bn to healthcare IT, and Oz plans health ID number.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: US state mulls RFID ban, Varlink inks deal with Unitech, and Motorola plans business split.
Softline Pastel Payroll software ensures payrolls are accurate and compliant the moment the budget takes effect.
Telecommunications and IT did not even get a mention in Pravin Gordhan's maiden budget speech.
Mapping the digital transformation journey
MTN and Microsoft partnered with Brainstorm magazine in hosting three executive roundtables at The Saxon on 21 June. The conversations that took place focused on the digital transformation journey for the public sector, enterprise and SME markets. #mtn #microsoft #digitaltransformation
Telecommunications and broadcasting spend was the third highest amount, as SA gets ready for the 2010 Fifa World Cup.
The Department of Communication's budget for the coming financial year has been cut by R150 million.
The troubled parastatal's inability to spend its funding has seen cash being put on hold for the national broadband project.
There is no reason why consumers cannot benefit from the interconnection rate cuts, says ICASA chairman Paris Mashile.