I have been advised by the Department as follows:-
(1) (a) The implementing agency will lead and coordinate State-Owned Companies in the rollout of broadband infrastructure in the identified areas to facilitate government connectivity.
(b) The Department is following the relevant treasury regulation and supply chain management processes.
(c) Cabinet; the Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development (ESEID) Cluster; and State Information Technology Agency (SITA) will be consulted.
(d) The appointment will be made once due process has been followed and Cabinet, National Treasury and the Auditor General have been informed.
(e) The agency will not incur any cost for the Department. The operational expenditure of the agency over the MTEF will not be attributed to the Department.