The South African Department of Non-Communications
South Africa's new Minister of Communications has made some big promises and yet remains mum on questions regarding many of the issues
Minister Roy Padayachie is talking tough
New Communications Minister Radhakrishna "Roy" Padayachie is talking tough, vowing to reconstruct his department, address problems at the SABC and make serious inroads in bridging the digital divide.
When one looks at the South African telecom sector today it may look healthier than a decade or so ago but the reality is that it is slow moving, bogged down in bureaucracy and lacking in competition. The South African telecom sector can learn a thing or two from our ancient forerunners. Our...
Siphiwe Nyanda has failed to the detriment of the communications industry: DA
The DA gives the former Minister of Communications a mark of 10%, down from the 30% he received last year
DoC Mandate
The mandate of the Department, derived from relevant Legislation, is as follows:
“To create a vibrant ICT Sector that ensures that all South Africans have access to affordable and accessible ICT services in order to advance socio-economic development goals and support of the...
So he wants LLU to foster competition, but doesn't want to let go of their Golden Goose?
You can't lay down a red carpet to foster competition, then still want to sit your fat arse down on top of it.
Oh wait! You can - well the ANC can :rolleyes:
I hope the JSE sticks it to them and gets rid of...
DoC: We need a strong, independent ICASA
Communications Minister Roy Padayachie says that ICASA must be strengthened for the effective functioning of the ICT sector
Overloaded with fibre
Start canvassing the neighbourhood to club together and run your own private fibre-optic network, and negotiate a good deal with Neotel or FibreCo or MTN or Vodacom or maybe even Telkom to deliver some real broadband to your house.
Local loop unbundling critical to National Broadband Plan: DoC
Communications Minister Roy Padayachie says that building an efficient, competitive and responsive ICT infrastructure network is critical to SA
DOC vacancies to be filled within six months
Newly appointed Communications Minister Radhakrishna "Roy" Padayachie announced on Thursday that he aimed to fill all vacancies within the next six months.
Roy Padayachie officially welcomed as new DoC minister
The South African Department of Communications officially welcome their new minister and deputy minister today
DoC: Comms department COO termination “administrative”
Media reports attributing the sacking of the DoC's chief operator officer to Minister Siphiwe Nyanda are apparently incorrect
Department of Communication: SA broadband penetration still very low
DoC says it is keen to learn strategies on how to fast-track its broadband initiatives in South Africa
Baloyi and Mohlala discuss DOC dismissal
Public Service Minister Richard Baloyi met the communications ministry's director general Mamodupi Mohlala on Monday to try and resolve problems around her dismissal, a spokesman said.
DoC extends Mohlala's 'leave'
Department of Communications says that the Ministry of Public Service and Administration is still looking for an alternative job for Mamodupi Mohlala
Department o Communication clears up Mohlala reinstatement
The Ministry of Communications issued a statement this afternoon saying that Mamodupi Mohlala is not reinstated with immediate effect