The new service provider will take over the management, redesign and hosting of the DigiTech platform, says the comms department.
Plans are afoot to find a new service provider to take over the management of the self-proclaimed government “ app store ”, the DigiTech platform.
The department explains: “This follows a review of the status of the platform due to a series of inherent operational deficiencies. We will ensure the new provider fulfils their contractual obligations to ensure DigiTech fulfils its initial purpose and provides value for SMMEs and the public.”of the platform, which was unveiled in May 2022 under the leadership of then-communications minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.
The communications ministry added that the platform serves as a digital distribution service developed, maintained and operated by the South African government.
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