Articles about ICT SMME Chamber

ICT SMEs slam draft transformation policy direction

The ICT SMME Chamber “strongly opposes” the draft policy allowing equity equivalent investments, warning it undermines SA’s 30% HDI ownership law.

Joint venture to enhance SME participation in ICT sector

Sentech and the ICT SMME Chamber team up to create an ecosystem where local small businesses can flourish and innovate.

Tech SMEs get boost as ICT Chamber, Seacom partner

Parliamentary committee chairperson Khusela Sangoni-Diko urges ICT’s big businesses to back SA’s engines of growth and job creation.

WOAN delays put SMEs at disadvantage, says industry

Delaying the wholesale open access network creates unnecessary disadvantage for new entrants, while entrenching incumbents’ dominance.

Cabinet throws WOAN licensing into disarray

The Cabinet has put on hold South Africa’s plan to license the wholesale open access network.

WOAN is still alive, says ICASA chairperson

The telecoms regulator commits to licensing spectrum for the wholesale open access network, amid concerns from industry bodies.

Forge Academy readies showcase for tech SMEs, start-ups

As SA’s self-proclaimed ‘Harvard for 4IR’, Forge Academy offers local tech businesses and start-ups an opportunity to participate in its upcoming SMME Showcase.

Electronic comms devices body aims to take on industry

Minister Dr Blade Nzimande implores newly-launched SAMDDRA to establish fruitful collaborations that will boost the skillset of South African youth.

Hands off Ndabeni-Abrahams, say ICT industry bodies

Some organisations come to the embattled minister’s defence, claiming there are sinister plots to remove the self-proclaimed commander of the 4IR from office.

SMEs advocate smart govt procurement processes

Government is urged to favour smart procurement, with SMEs expressing frustration with current processes.

ICT SMMEs laud ‘progressive’ spectrum pathway

Organisations backing participation of small firms in ICT commend government’s spectrum framework, vowing to support efforts against monopolistic tendencies in the sector.

Another review of digital TV delivery model in the works

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies goes back to the drawing board, as it looks to “fast-track” the years-long-delayed project.