DoC advances broadband policy

DoC advances broadband policy

The Department of Communications (DoC) is urging all stakeholders to get involved in advancing South Africa’s broadband policy and strategy. The SA Connect strategy was adopted by Cabinet on 4 December 2013 and, since then the DoC has connected 788 schools to...

DoC extends ICT Green Paper deadline

Following requests from several stakeholders, the Department of Communications has extended the deadline for submissions on the National Integrated ICT Policy Green Paper from 24 February to 24 March. National Public Hearings on the Green Paper will be held on 4...

ICT Policy Review Panel enters next phase

The Department of Communications yesterday hosted an Inter-Departmental Stakeholder Workshop on ICT in Pretoria as the second step in engaging South Africans as part of the ICT Policy Review Panel. The workshop drew inputs from senior managers from the departments of...

Carrim rolls up his sleeves at DoC

Newly-appointed Minister of Communications, Yunus Carrim, has wasted no time in getting to grips with his portfolio, yesterday meeting with the SABC board, management and trade unions, and addressing staff. Carrim was accompanied to the meetings by his deputy...

DoC plans to fire up SOCs

Minister of Communications, Dina Pule, has instructed the chairpersons, chief executives and chief operating officers of state-owned companies (SOCs) reporting to her to meet with her at least once a month to update her on the progress made in the policy commitments...