Articles about Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

15 Jun 2019 -

05 Oct 2026 -

392 articles

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Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa

2 hours ago

USAASA to implement approved USAF manual

The agency has a new Universal Service and Access Fund manual after the last one had to be swiftly withdrawn.

Staff Writer

05 October 2026

3:20

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

28 Sept

Wireless open access network licensing direction withdrawn

Minister Solly Malatsi formally removes the policy obstacle for licensing a wireless open access network, giving ICASA room to determine how this spectrum should be assigned.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

28 September 2026

1:50

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

18 Sept

DCDT upbeat after entities show recovery signs

Three entities achieve clean audit outcomes, with SAPO receiving an unqualified audit opinion for the first time in six years.

18 September 2026

Sentech trims losses but remains in the red

The state-owned signal provider reduces net loss deficit to R60 million in a single year, targeting future sustainable growth.

10 September 2026

Women must be ‘active architects’ in digital future

Women entrepreneurs and innovators have been urged to take an active role in shaping South Africa’s AI economy.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

27 August 2026

4:10

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Aug 26, 2026

Digital migration progress: What the numbers say

Over 50 000 households have not been located for set-top box distribution and installations, says the communications department.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

26 August 2026

4:00

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Aug 17, 2026

Malatsi details persistent headaches at portfolio depts

Despite departments making progressive steps, communications minister Solly Malatsi highlights lingering pain points at some of the entities in his portfolio.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

17 August 2026