It is not Parliament's place to set telecoms prices, but the need to sort out interconnection is rising, MPs say.
There is no sign of active collusion in setting interconnection rates, says the Competition Commission.
Government will have to take a step back and look at the effectiveness of its other communication channels, says the Presidency.
E-government initiatives have fallen short over the years, but the office says transformation is the solution.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In today's technology roundup: Tech addiction 'harms learning', green IT saves UK govt |--gbp--|7 million, France passes three-strikes Bill, and Intel anti-trust appeal details released.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: $8bn invested in Africa's ICT, Ericsson backs Botswana Innovation Hub, and Essar to buy out Warid Telecom.
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: Swine flu fuels virtual learning, Senate to pass computer training law, and India promotes e-learning in rural areas.
Wholesale abuse of the registration details of GovTech 2009 attendees blackens big brand names.
The DOC says state intervention is needed to address market failure in the telecoms sector.
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
Home Affairs blames SITA for constant delays and decides to start the process from scratch.
The agency admits to rampant corruption, but says the perception is greater than the problem.
Richard Baloyi reaffirms government's commitment to reviving the troubled agency, saying corruption will be dealt with.
ITWeb exclusively reports on a risk assessment probe that exposes large-scale procurement irregularities within SITA.