policy
Policy constitutes the context in which legislation and regulation are implemented. Policy competence resides in the hands of the Minister of Communications and ICASA is required to take this into account when drafting regulations under the Electronic Communications Act.
Update on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill 2012
Posted in : legislation, policy, snippets
[18 May 2013] Cabinet announced on 16 May 2013 that it has approved the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill for submission to Parliament. Electronic Communications Amendment Bill 2012
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[18 May 2013] Cabinet announced on 16 May 2013 that it has approved the ICASA Amendment Bill for submission to Parliament. The relevant press release (source http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/icasa-review-pipeline) is set out below: Cabinet has approved a proposal to review some of the Independent Communications Authority of SA’s functions to make it more transparent and accountable. Addressing [...]
Outline of the ICT Policy Review Process
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[13 April 2013] It is easy to get a bit confused about what exactly is happening with SA electronic communications policy, so the Department of Communications has published an outline of the ICT Policy Review Process to shed some light on the matter. Outline of the ICT Policy Review Process April 2013 In April 2012, [...]
New consultation on the National Broadband Policy
Posted in : Open for comment, policy, snippets, universal Access, universal Access
[7 April 2013] The Department of Communications has initiated a consultation on a new Broadband Policy for South Africa through the publication of a draft Broadband Policy in the Government Gazette on 3 April 2013. Comments may be submitted to the Department until midnight on 15 May 2013. Consultation on National Broadband Policy April [...]
Department of Communications Strategic Plan 2013-2018
We have prepared an Overview of the Department of Communications’ Strategic Plan 2013 – 2018 based on presentation made to Portfolio Committee on Communications 26 March 2013. Notes: 1. The 2012-2017 Strategic Plan & APP comprised of 5 Strategic Goals supported by 12 Strategic Objectives and 34 Targets for 2012/13. The 2013-2018 Strategic Plan & APP comprises [...]
Posted in : Open for comment, policy, snippets
[Update 6 June 2012]: Nominations have opened for persons to sit on an ICT Policy Review Panel which will provide advice to the Minster. A copy of the invitation can be found here. The terms of reference of the Panel are available here. South Africa has commenced another round of ICT policy development. While [...]
Department of Communications Strategic Plan 2012 – 2017
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Department of Communications Strategic Plan for the fiscal years 2012 – 2017 & Annual Performance Plan for the fiscal year 2012-2013
Draft Policy Directions on high demand spectrum and the exploitation of the digital dividend
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Update 20120201: A notice was published in today’s Government Gazette extending the period for comment to 29 February 2012. This will no doubt require ICASA to push out the dates for the initiation of its process once again. __ The Minister of Communications has published two draft policy directions for public comment. Once finalised the policy [...]
Draft ICT Policy Review Framework Paper published
Posted in : Open for comment, policy, snippets
[29 April 2013] We have prepared a summary / overview of the actual principles / objectives proposed and the questions raised. Overview of Proposed Principles in the ICT Policy Review Framework Paper April 2013 __ [25 April 2013] In keeping with its Outline for the ICT Policy Review Process, the Minister of Communications has published a [...]
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