Broadcast digital upgrade will boost jobs and skills

Paris Mashile said:
“The switch to digital technology offers great opportunities to address the country’s social ills,” he said. Monopolies in the sector would be done away with, equipment manufacturers would boom, and more efficient broadcasting technology would allow e-government services to be delivered to underprivileged areas.
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We all know the man is incapable of eradicating monopolies.
Paris Mashile said:
“It is imperative to ensure that all households have access to affordable digital television services and are able to benefit from additional channels.”
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Noble but wouldnt water, electricity or even a roof over everyone's head be a better place to start?
 
UPGRADING the national broadcasting infrastructure from analogue to digital at a likely cost of R2bn is an opportunity to create more hi-tech jobs, boost IT skills and invigorate local television and radio production studios, government believes.
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It would have been even better if it was done 5 years ago!
 
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