CONFUSION has gripped the ICT (information and communications technology) industry as it mulls over the implications of the recently gazetted sector's code.
At a workshop for stakeholders hosted by the South African Communications Forum this week, discontent was expressed at the lack of a transition period.
But Jacob Maphutha, director for BEE at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), said the sector's stakeholders were involved in drawing up the charter.
"Stakeholders knew that it was coming because they were involved. It's not a surprise, so why should there be a transition period?"
The charter has been nine years in the making and became binding for all ICT companies on June 7.
via www.bdlive.co.za
I'll tell you why - it's because it is a poorly drafted document. It shows very little application of the mind and has Dilly's pawprints all over it.
Come on DTI - make a plan here, we already know that you don't know what you are doing, but by offering a small concession we might just forgive you for some of what has gone on in the past.
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