-
BACKGROUND
The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology was established by legal notice no 25 of 2009 and is charged with twelve portfolio responsibilities as set out in Gazette no15 of 2009. -
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide an efficient national Information, Communications and Technology delivery framework for Swazi citizens, the public and private sectors; through converged services and applications, in order to promote Government policies and programmes; preserve public records for posterity; and to encourage knowledge management through universal access to information, and well-developed, efficient, and affordable communications facilities. -
VISION
“To be a leader in providing a conducive policy environment for Information, Communications and Technology development, applications, knowledge exploration and exploitation, documented heritage, and quality developmental information to the citizens of the Kingdom of Swaziland, in order to facilitate mainstream socio-economic integration.”. -
PORTFOLIO RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide efficient and cost effective Information & Communications Technology services;
- Provide policy guidelines and coordinate key information and media development processes within Government.
- To provide information through Radio, Television, Publications and other media Technology formats;
- Collect and preserve public and non public records with enduring value for use by the public and government regardless of format;
- Provision of advice and direction on national communication policies, licensing regimes and regulatory frameworks designed to support the socio economic and well being of Swazi;
- Promote life long learning;
-
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
-
ESWATINI COMMUNICATION COMMISSION
- Mr. Themba Khumalo-Chairman
- Mr. Polycarp Dlamini- Deputy Chairman
- Mr Mvilawemphi Dlamini
- Ms. Bongiwe Dlamini
- Mr. Bheki Ndzinisa
- Mr. John Mathwasa
- Mr. Mlungisi Dlamini
-
ESWATINI POST AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
- Mr. Mtiti Fakudze – Chairman
- Mr. Maxwell Masuku ( representing the Ministry of ICT)
- Ms. Nontombi Motsa
- Mrs. Colette Bhembe
- Ms. Cebile Mabuza
The other members are:
- Mr. Petros Dlamini (current Managing Director)
- Ms. Nomvuyo Dludlu
- Mr. Gibson Hlophe
- Mr. Mpendulo Mazibuko
-
ROYAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK
- Professor A. M. Dube (Chairman)
- Dr. Rejoice Maseko (PS ICT’s Representative)
- Mr. Vumile Dlamini
- Mr. Ndzingeko Dlamini
- Dr. Velephi Okello
- Prof. Cebsile Magagula
- Mr. Ndumiso Ngozo
-
ESWATINI TELEVISION AUTHORITY
- Princess Ncengencenge Acting-Chairperson
- Mr. Mxolisi Fakudze
- Mr Thokozani Nxumalo
- Mr Mduduzi Nxumalo
- Mr Mgcibelo Tsela
- Mr Austin B. Dlamini
- Mr Andreas Dlamini
- Mr Moses Langwenya