The authority says it has taken into consideration all submissions received and proposals on the matter.

The communications ministry and DBSA appoint BMIT to conduct a feasibility study into the best way forward for the next phase of the government broadband project.

As the Films and Publications Amendment Act edges closer to being operative, legal bodies warn of legal action if its regulations are not amended.

Government partners Internet service providers and telcos to provide 480 critical health centres with fast broadband connectivity.

The policy gives mobile networks and other licensees the right to select, enter and use public or private land for the deployment of their network infrastructure.

This year’s annual Seeds for the Future initiative takes place online, with qualifying students urged to apply to enhance their ICT knowledge.

The multiple stakeholder drone industry body will facilitate growth of the South African drone economy through various programmes and initiatives.

Robert Nkuna, who until recently served as director-general in the communications ministry, joins the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.

The Internet Service Providers’ Association develops an online portal to inform locals of zero-rated sites and to easily verify a zero-rating status.

The communications ministry sets the criteria for zero-rating Web sites and content related to the education and health sectors under the COVID-19 lockdown.

The communications ministry confirms that two months after her suspension, minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will be back in the office by midweek.

Having already made several arrests, government is making strides in the fight against COVID-19 falsehoods, says the Centre for Analytics and Behaviour Change.