The ruling party accuses big business of not doing enough to address the ICT skills shortage.
The agency has been unable to secure an empowered figure to lead the company, say sources.
A year down the line, the UIF`s electronic payment facility has yet to take off.
The communications department is confident government will be able to meet SA`s 2010 broadband needs.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In this World Wide Wrap: RFID to stop illegal cigarettes, intelligent trolleys watch waistlines, and women get hospital entry cards.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: Companies look to virtualisation, GIS conference discusses continuity, and Sri Lanka Telecom picks EMC.
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 Datatec company will operate a public sector broadband aggregation service for the Welsh Assembly.
The Public Service Commission`s finding of proof of irregular staff appointments is incorrect, says Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri.
Government's R4 billion integrated financial management system has a large skills development component.
Mapping the digital transformation journey
MTN and Microsoft partnered with Brainstorm magazine in hosting three executive roundtables at The Saxon on 21 June. The conversations that took place focused on the digital transformation journey for the public sector, enterprise and SME markets. #mtn #microsoft #digitaltransformation
High-powered delegates will gather in Rwanda this month to address broadband on the continent.
Noedine Isaacs-Mpulo will leave the agency to "pursue an entrepreneurial opportunity".
The total highway upgrade will be funded through the "user-pay" principle.
The SA Navy wants a system that will allow it to keep the peace on Africa's rivers and lakes.