ITU marks World Television Day
Television has become an integral part of life, accounting for 80% of all consumer Internet traffic, says the ITU.
Cisco, ITU look to boost digital skills in Africa
The multi-stakeholder partnership seeks to tackle the digital skills gap in communities through a digital transformation initiative.
How broadcasters can tap into artificial intelligence
The International Telecommunication Union publishes a report showing artificial intelligence can be used for distributing TV and radio content.
Ministers come and go, but digital migration stagnant
Despite the conveyor belt of 10 communications ministers over the last 13 years, none have been able to see SA's digital migration project through.
Girls in ICT Day aims to spark tech interest
The International Telecommunication Union celebrates Girls in ICT Day, an international day observed by the UN to help bridge the gender digital divide.
Noose tightens around Huawei as EU allies dwindle
While so many nations turning on one company is unprecedented in telecoms, Huawei is too big to be sunk by the current onslaught, but is surely hurting, say local analysts.
DOC intensifies calls for digital migration collaboration
The communications ministry pushes for more partnerships with industry players in the hopes of speeding up SA's digital migration.
ITU study quantifies economic value of digital tech
Policy-makers across the ITU membership will have a blueprint to measure the economic impact of broadband technologies.
Government abandons set-top boxes
The state adopts a revised model for the rollout of the digital migration project, which sees it abandon the set-top box idea.
Cabinet gives SA's digital migration progress thumbs up
Although SA's digital migration has been plagued by numerous hurdles, government's executive branch is satisfied with the progress made over the past 10 years.
MTN calls for scarce spectrum to be unlocked
CEO Rob Shuter says the company is struggling to increase data adoption among its users.
Need for 5G is not immediate, says ITU
A new report suggests a cautious 5G outlook, saying the industry should instead enhance the availability and quality of existing 4G networks.