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4:40

IEC fires warning shot at political fake news pushers

Political party election candidates who deliberately peddle disinformation online could be disqualified or fined up to R200 000, warns the IEC.

2:40

South Africa key to continent’s ICT development

The African Telecommunications Union urges SA to lead the charge in international ICT diplomacy, to ensure African-centric ICT growth.

5:00

South Africa celebrates 30 years of ICT wins

SA’s ICT industry pats itself on the back for advancing communication services and economic growth over the last 30 years, but burning issues remain.

3:30

Andile Ngcaba lobbies for minister of AI

The businessman asks the comms department to advise the president to appoint a minister of AI in the next administration.

4:40

Sound policymaking can drive job creation

The digital economy can create the jobs we need, but government needs to create a conducive policy environment, says Billy Mabena, Adapt IT group sales executive.

4:00

SA forecast to manufacture EVs locally by 2026

The first iteration of locally-manufactured electric vehicles is expected as early as 2026, driven by emerging opportunities.

2:20

Info watchdog readies PAIA e-services portal

The Information Regulator looks to streamline compliance, as it prepares an online portal for PAIA annual report submissions.

5:10
FNB app25 Apr

FNB app glitch exposed data of 88 home loan applicants

While the probe is still ongoing, the Information Regulator’s pre-investigation of the issue finds the app inadvertently exposed personal information.

3:40

Calls for single network to boost healthcare connectivity

Connectivity must take priority as SA moves to establish a universal health scheme, says Council of Medical Schemes group CIO Dr Denisha Jairam-Owthar.

4:00

TikTok SA adds in-app election centre

The short-form video app announces initiatives to combat misinformation, as SA’s seventh democratic election nears.

3:40
IoTdc24 Apr

The service delivery quick wins IOT could offer SA

By using tech like IOT, SA could improve service delivery and address wasted expenditure and fraud in a matter of months, says Ewald Fourie, co-founder and CEO of IoTdc.

7:40

Top ICT tenders: RAF to outsource contact centre

The Road Accident Fund’s information request comes as Cabinet recognises improvements in the entity's turnaround strategy.