Malatsi pushes to cut red tape for digital infrastructure builds in SA

According to Business Day, The aim is to solve a number of problems hindering network deployment in the country The government aims to reduce the delays and red tape characterising digital infrastructure builds in South Africa. By doing so, communications minister Solly Malatsi aims to solve several problems hindering network deployment in the country, including the high cost of broadband communication; cumbersome and fragmented administrative compliances that slow down the pace of building digital infrastructure; and delays in building and extending networks, which act as a primary obstacle to achieving affordable, high-speed connectivity for all South Africans.