Cope and the ID have different views on the communication minister's interconnection announcement.
The Gauteng province will begin preparations in December and manufacturing will start in February.
Interconnect cuts could spur additional retail call cuts, which could trim cellular companies' margins, say analysts.
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Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
XON Systems has committed to "significant sales targets for the next two years".
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
Master data management removes the complexity from corporate governance, says RDB Consulting.
The communications minister's announcement that interconnect rates will be cut leaves many in the industry confused.
The presidency allocates an additional R7 million for the presidential hotline, with no explanation.
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
Loopholes in the law exist and IT systems, which could curb fraudulent activities, are not in place.
The company wants to move up the empowerment ladder.
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Interconnection rates will drop, but not to the levels communications minister Siphiwe Nyanda was hoping.