Question NW3516 to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologie
04 January 2023 - NW3516
Bodlani, Ms T to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologie
Whether she will furnish Ms T Bodlani with a full list of those whom she consulted with when drafting the Next Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum Policy for Economic Development; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW4329E
Reply:
In terms of Section 3(5) when issuing a policy the Minister must consult the Authority (ICASA) and must, in order to obtain views of interested persons, publish the text on such policy in the Gazette; (i) declaring her intention to issue the policy or policy direction; and (ii) inviting interested persons to submit written submissions in relation to the policy or policy direction in the manner specified in such notice in not less than 30 days from the date of the notice. On 08 September 2022 the Minister issued a notice in Gazette 46873 of the draft Next Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum Policy for Economic Development and the closing date is 20 October 2022. On receipt of all the written submissions a list will be compiled as requested