Governments are moving beyond AI as a technology initiative and increasingly viewing it as a strategic capability, says Mohammed Amin, senior VP for CEEMETA at Dell Technologies.
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency is using tech − from e-mail tracking to a contravention register − to enforce AARTO phase two, despite OUTA’s court challenge.
Higher education minister Buti Manamela tasks the National Skills Authority to assess MICT SETA’s Accounting Authority.
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies plans sustained engagement with TikTok to secure better earning opportunities for local content creators.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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A Labour Court halts a municipal disciplinary hearing after finding rulings may have relied on AI-generated hallucinated legal authorities.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The agency expands its focus beyond traditional funding support to encourage technology-enabled business growth.
PPPs to fast-track digital transformation
Hosted in partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and BCX, a Public Sector in ICT Forum event took place at Protea Fire & Ice in Menlyn on 17 August. Attendees could benchmark with industry leaders who have entered successful PPPs and engage in meaningful conversation to foster change in the digital journey of both the public and private sector. #ppp #digitaltransformation #bcx
The State Information Technology Agency’s disaster management application built in eight months deployed at scale across Eastern Cape municipalities.
The political party says Johannesburg’s call centre going dark points to inadequate disaster recovery planning and poor ICT governance.
The department launches Phase II of its Trusted Employer Scheme, marking another major step in modernising SA’s immigration system.
The agency fires four officials for involvement in a R33 million-worth social grants fraud scheme at its regional office in Limpopo’s Sekhukhune district.
Jozi My Jozi and Cisco sign memorandum of understanding aimed at securing the city’s inclusion in Cisco’s global 40 Communities initiative.
Sci-tech innovation deputy minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina uses global stage to reaffirm the country’s commitment to advancing open science as a public good.