Word from the President

The PBICT honoured an invitation by ICASA to deliberate on SMME Development. It is sad today that some organisations are discussing shutting down black SMMEs operating in black areas as ISPs. We are committed to our #Internet4All programme and will not allow any bullies to shut our SMMEs down. We are calling on ICASA to use the penalties fund for bridging the digital divide by empowering our SMMEs in the telco space by funding them. No gatekeeping will stop us from connecting our people. The PBICT envisions a future where communitism is the economic model and wealth is distributed amongst all. We will not rest until such time that we have achieved total inclusivity where the majority control the economy of this Country.

The PBICT has been through the toughest time over the last two years. The spirit of our fallen Cdes can not be ignored, and their contributions must not be in vain. We reaffirm our commitment to the struggle and the fight for #Access&Ownership. Today, we go back to 2015 and remember that we said yes to the duty of furthering the progressive national democratic revolution. We identify ourselves with the leader of that revolution, the ANC unapologetic. We are facing the 4th Industrial Revolution that has cracked open the digital economy. Our people are not skilled enough to access the opportunities served on the buffet, so they are left out. Cdes, the time for talking is over. We must start doing this. We serve the people and lead the industry transformation. Let’s re-ignite the flame of PBICT so we can once again build hope to shine the light into the future of the sector in our Country. Cdes the PBICT leads the progressive agenda of the sector. Let’s act on our call to duty.

South Africa remains digitally colonised and enslaved to serve the masters that hold the keys to our chains. We are a large consumer of foreign technology as we have little trust in our abilities. We have produced the greatest innovators in our time, yet we are here. The progressive forces of the PBICT believe in a transformed state where we, as South Africa, are counted amongst the best producers of technology and drivers of new innovation. It is our time to awaken the new generation and help them stand up in the interest of their future and future generations. WeArePBICT the revolution of change. It’s time to change the world.