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City Power takes over billing to resolve ‘frustrations’

The power utility assumes control of electricity billing, in a bid to “resolve the long-standing billing challenges” experienced with the City of Johannesburg.

National Research Foundation

SA, Malaysia bolster sci-tech alliance

UNESCO’s ISTIC and SA’s National Research Foundation sign MOU to boost science, technology and innovation collaboration.

Department of e-Government

R1.5bn budget to fund GP’s digital transformation

Gauteng’s Department of e-Government will put its R1.5 billion budget towards continued digital transformation efforts in 2025/26.

MTN chairman’s US diplomatic role sparks political fallout

MTN chairman Mcebisi Jonas’s role as US envoy sparks political row after claims Washington rejected his diplomatic credentials.

Khumbudzo Ntshavheni

SA govt elevates cyber security to counter-intelligence priority

South Africa revamps its national security strategy, placing cyber security and counter-intelligence at its core, amid rising state-targeted cyber attacks.

Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills

In this week's tech news roundup, Microsoft, this week hosted its AI, A New Era event in Johannesburg. At the event, Microsoft South Africa and Youth Employment Service signed a new partnership agreement that seeks to provide artificial intelligence skills to 300 000 South African youth. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #microsoft #evehicle https://www.itweb.co.za/content/o1Jr5MxPQgyMKdWL https://www.itweb.co.za/content/raYAyMorZx37J38N https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Olx4zMkaQEBv56km https://www.itweb.co.za/content/kLgB17ezgXXM59N4 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/mQwkoM6YENn73r9A

Department of Science

SA inks sci-tech, innovation pact with Tunisia

The countries agree to strengthen science, tech and innovation cooperation, intensifying continental unity amid geopolitical challenges.

Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority

CHIETA, PG Group bridge digital divide with smart skills centre in GP

The Gauteng centre, housed at PG Group premises, includes virtual reality technologies for artisan training and smart boardrooms for business incubation.

Mondli Gungubele

Comms dept to up govt workers’ digital literacy, AI fluency

The communications ministry sets out to improve the digital literacy skills of 30 000 public service employees during the 2025/26 financial year.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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

National Tender Bulletin

Top ICT tenders: COGTA pursues smart cities plans

The Department of Cooporative Governance and Traditional Affairs identifies six municipalities for redesign and refurbishment as smart cities.

Department of Science

Nzimande seconds CSIR exec to drive tech innovation

Minister Blade Nzimande seconds the CSIR’s Dr Kenny Tenza to the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation for 12 months.

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Bulk volume submissions on proposed EEIPs in ICT sector

The draft policy direction on the role of equity equivalent investment programmes in the ICT sector receives over 19 000 submissions in the public consultation process.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Artificial Intelligence

OpEd: UK gives Google all its data in fear

The UK fears hackers, China fears spies – and South Africa must soon decide whose AI data game it wants to play, and why.