This is according to Obed Bapela, Deputy Minister of Communications in South Africa.
Bapela was addressing delegates today during the 14th Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) Conference held at the East London International Convention Centre, in East London, South Africa.
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In its document entitled “Broadband Policy for South Africa,” the Department of Communications (DoC) defined broadband as “an always available, multimedia connection with a download speed of at least 256kbps.”
A changing political landscape, a beleaguered State IT Agency (SITA) and a shortage of key technology skills have all hampered the progress on projects such as the National Treasury's Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) and the Department of Home Affairs 'Who Am I Online?' some 15 years after they were initiated.
Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and other recurring conditions top the list of health threats that impact the greatest number of people and contribute to high healthcare expenses worldwide.
The cost of treating chronic conditions accounts for an estimated two-thirds of global healthcare spending.
It is of utmost importance to think differently to resolve this problem. One of the possible solutions is actually located in the government domain where, in cooperation with the industry, the utilization of internships can be used as a mechanism to upskill the technology-challenged society.
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