USAASA suspends officials amid digital migration investigation
The agency places six officials on precautionary suspension following a preliminary investigation into irregularities relating to digital migration.
Ndabeni-Abrahams appoints USAASA’s executive caretaker
Following sexual misconduct claims against the previous USAASA administrator, minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has swiftly found a replacement in Basil Ford.
Govt switches up set-top box installation model
Local municipalities will appoint set-top box installers for the remaining decoder installations, as government looks to fast-track SA’s digital migration.
Probe finds USAASA lost R34m in irregular expenditure
The comms minister details the investigation, which included the alleged irregular appointment of former CEO Zami Nkosi.
Manufacturing of outstanding digital TV decoders gets under way
BUA-Microtronix resumes manufacturing of the digital migration set-top boxes, promising to complete the outstanding order within the next three months.
Set-top box installers mull legal action against USAASA
Set-top box installation companies look to go to court, as petitions to be reinstated by USAASA appear to have fallen on deaf ears.
USAASA CEO leaves as contract ends
The state-owned agency is under new leadership, following the expiration of Lumko Mtimde’s employment contract on 22 May.
USAASA, set-top box installers at loggerheads
Set-top box installation companies accuse USAASA's chief executive of delaying the advancement of small businesses, but Lumko Mtimde says their allegations are unfounded.
USAASA drives connectivity in ECape
The long road to connect educational and health institutions to broadband services shows signs of life, as the agency provides connectivity to over 200 sites in the province.
DOC sets record straight about STB funding
The communications ministry claims set-top box procurement cost just over R900 million, amid reports government spent a fortune on the devices.
Connectivity for underserviced ECape communities
The Universal Service and Access Agency of SA initiates roll out of broadband in an Eastern Cape district municipality.
End of the road for USAASA
The new ICT policy white paper recommends the dissolution of the embattled Universal Service and Access Agency of SA.