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A process to review the information and Communications Technology (ICT) policies Launched.
The Minister of Communications launched a process to review the information and Communications Technology policies. A National ICT Policy Colloquium was held to examine the policy and regulatory frameworks that apply to telecommunications, broadcasting, postal and e-commerce and will result in an adoption of a White Paper on Integrated ICT Policy Framework for South Africa.
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Invitation to nominate members of the ICT policy review panel
Minister of Communications invites nominations for about twenty members to serve in the ICT policy review panel. https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/35408gon430.pdf -
The Department of Communications establishes an information and communications technology (ICT) review panel to examine the current ICT policy landscape and contribute to the development of an integrated national ICT policy.
A panel of twenty members was tasked to review the effectiveness of post-1994 ICT policy and regulatory frameworks. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/20-member-panel-to-review-sas-ict-policy-2012-06-04/rep_id:4136 -
African ICT Indaba
The first African ICT Indaba was held in Cape Town from the 4th to the 7th of June 2012 to formulate continental agenda and approach to expand the growth of ICT sector. https://www.ee.co.za/article/hans-06-government-to-review-ict-policy.html -
Appointment of Chairs of ICT policy review panel committees
The minister, Dina Pule announced the appointment of chairs of various committees of the ICT policy review panel.
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ICT Policy Review Framing paper launched
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Minister of communication Proposed ICT policy Review framing paper
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Gazetting of the White paper
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The national integrated Information and communication technology for general comments from the public.
Minister of communication published the first National Integrated ICT Policy Green Paper for general comments from the public. https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/37261gon44.pdf -
Recommendations of ICT policy review panel: Departmental briefing; Telecommunications Budget Review and Recommendations Report
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National Integrated ICT Policy Discussion Paper: Comments invited
Members of the public were given an opportunity to comment on the ICT policy formation. https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201411/38203gon902.pdf -
Discussion Paper published
Minister Siyabonga Cwele published the ICT policy discussion paper. https://www.ellipsis.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/National-Integrated-ICT-Policy-Discussion-Paper.pdf -
National Integrated ICT Policy Discussion Paper: Comments invited: Extension of closing date
The due date for submission of comments on the discussion pa[er was extended. https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201412/38326gon1018.pdf -
National Integrated ICT Policy Review Recommendations ICT Policy Review Panel
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ICT Policy Review recommendations and implementation plan
The minister of Telecommunications together with Postal Services & panel members met to develop an ICT white paper framework that would cater to several sectors.
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Release of final ICT review recommendation report
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National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, Minister of Telecommunications
and Postal Services published the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper that was approved by Cabinet on 28 September 2016. https://www.dtps.gov.za/images/phocagallery/Popular_Topic_Pictures/National_Integrated_ICT_Policy_White.pdf -
The Electronic Communications Amendment Bill
The Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services published an invitation for people to provide written comments on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, which arose from the 2016 National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper. https://techcentral.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ResearchICTAfrica_ECA_Bill_2017.pdf -
The national digital and future skills strategy published
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams published the national digital and future skills strategy. https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202009/43730gen513.pdf
