Fast-approaching telecoms competition and deregulation won't be the instant cheap broadband party everyone expects.
A raft of cabinet ministers will have an impact on the ICT sector through budget allocation or policy development.
President Jacob Zuma has appointed former SANDF chief Siphiwe Nyanda as communications minister and provincial politician Dina Pule as his deputy.
The regulator pushes back the deadline for industry comment on radio frequency spectrum fees.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The department receives UN recognition for its ICT systems, but the US slams it for being corrupt and inefficient.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: Summit reveals network survival tips, calls for Nigeria ICT investment, and next step in Gershon review.
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
Government has to improve incentives for the industry before SA can become a leading BPO destination, says Frost & Sullivan.
In this World Wide Wrap: IBM assists German agency, Ingeniux rolls out unified CM, and Canvys and Rise Vision partner.
In this World Wide Wrap: IBM smartens up healthcare, GE and Intel take on healthcare, and software assists superbug war.
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
Only a handful of serious new entrants will contest the market, says Bennie Langenhoven, managing executive of Tellumat Telecoms.
The US president has a 43.1% approval rating for tapping government workers to improve efficiency, says Global 360.
For a columnist, several of the names mooted for the communications portfolio promise years of entertainment. Don't do it!
Government departments are working towards implementing open source systems, says SITA.