The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mr Mondli Gungubele, is leading the ICT industry delegation to the 2023 session of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council High-Level Segment to be held in Switzerland, Geneva from 11 to 12 July 2023. South Africa is a member state of the ITU Council.
The Council meets on annual basis in-between plenipotentiary conferences to ensure that the Union’s activities, policies, and strategies fully respond to the rapidly evolving telecommunications environment. This year’s Council meeting is held under the theme “Creating a fit for the future ITU.”
“We are in a quest to ensure that no one is left behind when we transform our society and fight the triple challenges of poverty, inequality, and unemployment. The development of a dynamic and connected information society is key in building a vibrant knowledge economy that is inclusive and prosperous.” says Minister Gungubele.
The Minister will participate in various activities and have several bilateral meetings with representatives of various states as a way of strengthening relations and sharing objectives.
Enquiries:
Tlangelani Manganyi
Cell: 060 886 4670
Tel: 012 427 8124
E-mail: Media@DCDT.gov.za
