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SONA, government, private enterprise and crossing the digital divide

Digital services have been instrumental in helping make SA’s digital future across all levels of society a reality, says Tumi Sekhukhune-Chamayou, chief enterprise business officer at MTN.

Communications and Digital Technologies minister

DCDT to review SAPO’s exclusivity on small parcels delivery

The ministry invites public comments on plans to review SAPO’s exclusivity.

SITA gets new acting MD

The State IT Agency’s board appoints Simphiwe Dzengwa as the new acting managing director, effective 1 February.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Top ICT tenders: IEC gets election ready

The Electoral Commission is looking for a scanning software solution to promote transparency in the voting process.

Tribunal seeks confidential info in Vodacom, Maziv merger probe

The competition watchdog asks Frogfoot and Vox to provide confidential documents related to the proposed deal between Maziv and Vodacom.

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

State IT Agency

Court reinstates sacked SITA board

The Pretoria High Court reinstates sacked directors while suspending the interim board of directors appointed on 21 July.

Samuel Mungadze

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

Charles Molapisi

MTN SA, policing forums unite to protect network assets

MTN SA partners with the Gauteng Provincial Community Police Board to support community policing forums, accelerating fight against telecoms infrastructure vandalism.

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

Dell Technologies South Africa

CSIR, Dell competition puts STEM students’ skills to test

The CSIR and Dell Technologies partner to introduce a student cluster competition aimed at empowering the next-generation of tech innovators.

National Student Financial Aid Scheme

NSFAS opens online applications for ‘missing middle’

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme kicks-off online applications for its loan scheme for “missing middle” learners.

Ex-SITA CEO named Altron Group CTO

JSE-listed Altron announces the appointment of former SITA CEO Dr Bongani Andy Mabaso as group chief technology officer.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

National Tender Bulletin

Top ICT tenders: Govt wants to score sport info management system

Tenders issued by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture look to address IT governance and procure software development.

Data Privacy Day

Digital platforms must do better to safeguard electoral process

The run up to the 2024 general elections calls for better mechanisms to deal with mis-and disinformation before it reaches the masses, says advocate Pansy Tlakula.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba