FXI Expresses Concerns Over Convergence Bill

[Peapod]

http://allafrica.com/stories/200508150807.html

 

[LoneGunman]

Good on the FXI - I know some of the people there, as they're helping me with
something - and they're very sharp people, (unlike the thinly disguised fascists in our Government pretending to be democrats.)

FXI also don't get scared by facing up to Government - so if they decide to take any
legal steps to block the removal of the remaining powers of ICASA, (as is suggested in the Convergence Bill) - we should add our voices and support for them.
FXI Home page: http://fxi.org.za/

 

[TheRoDent]

The FXI Rules. Simon and gang, go!

 

[stoke]

<Q>Possibly the most disturbing provision involves the minister approving all individual licences. This will mean all broadcasting licences - which must be treated as individual licences - must be approved by the minister, which strips Icasa of the powers to grant these licences independently. This clause is dangerous as it threatens to erode the hard won independence of the whole broadcasting sector, and will make a mockery of the constitutionally-guaranteed independence of Icasa.</Q>

YIP - Communication is not dependant on a single person, it's a CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT.

 

[stoke]

<Q>as the minister may be tempted to make decisions that favour the profitability of the incumbent fixed line operator, Telkom.</Q>

Man oh man. Well said.

/me sides seriously with FXI - and wonders who the hell they are and why I've never heard of them.
/me goes and researches FXI.

 

[RoosTa]

If our beloved Poison did implement some of the changes suggested, then she'll have more time on her hands to attend to Telkom functions and enjoy her Telkom shares profit.