THE ANC’s national executive committee has identified a number of measures aimed at increasing growth and enhancing job creation, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Addressing a Cosatu central committee meeting on Monday (20 September), the president said that this will cover a range of issues including the introduction of grants and access to broadband.
Universal access to broadband
The increased role of digital platforms is expected to persist even beyond the pandemic, as more and more social, economic, governance and supply chain interactions move to the digital sphere, Ramaphosa said.
“Enabling universal access to broadband should be the approach to the release of the spectrum and other digital technologies so that the development of the digital economy is inclusive and sustainable,” he said.
Grants
There continues to be significant demand on the government to continue with and expand income support measures for those living in poverty, Ramaphosa said.
“Further work needs
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