The state-owned signal provider reduces net loss deficit to R60 million in a single year, targeting future sustainable growth.
Over 50 000 households have not been located for set-top box distribution and installations, says the communications department.
Despite departments making progressive steps, communications minister Solly Malatsi highlights lingering pain points at some of the entities in his portfolio.
The signal distributor achieves 89% of its predetermined objectives, while its Infosat subsidiary is now operational and will deploy the company’s satellite plan.
The state signal distributor announces long-term executive Flenk Mnisi as its new chief operating officer.
The community TV and radio stations will be equipped with the tools needed to stream content via web and mobile platforms.
The utility is advertising for a hardware asset tracking and recovery tool with an estimated 20 000 licences.
The state signal distributor’s CEO calls for SA’s digital infrastructure to be strengthened, as the country enters a new digital era.
The company intends to form a panel that will enable it to meet customer and mandated requirements.
The comms ministry readies a SA Post Office-focused partnership programme with the private sector for this quarter.
Analysts agree the long-delayed analogue-to-digital TV switchover hampers SA’s digital services prospects, as spectrum remains locked up in outdated policy plans.
New leadership appointments at the State IT Agency and Film and Publication Board see Magatho Mello and Nketheleni Norman Gidi take on the top jobs.
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