The new department arises from a merger between the Department of Communications and the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services.

The departments are still finding their footing to unify the two ministries, despite having a head-start in the government consolidation process.

Set-top box installation companies look to go to court, as petitions to be reinstated by USAASA appear to have fallen on deaf ears.

The ICT industry lauds the decision to retain minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams in her post, noting it signals much-needed continuity in a department characterised by leadership instability.

Government takes the first steps towards building a capable fourth industrial revolution army, as it readies to train a million young people in data science and related skills by 2030.

Global CEOs list tech-savvy executives as one of their top business priorities of a digital society.

As the country readies to usher in a new administration after the elections, many of the high-priority ICT projects are still up in the air.

Endless empty spectrum promises lead to more disappointment, as the minister holds off on release of the policy crafting the path to license high-demand spectrum.

The Department of Communication transfers funds to the regulator after the authority threatened legal action, accusing it of withholding its dues.

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.

The regulator files court papers to force the Department of Communications to urgently release its funding.

Audi and Mercedes-Benz top the list as firm favourites for South African political office-bearers, as government departments continue to splurge on luxury cars.