The country should manufacture ICT products to trade globally, says the deputy communications minister.
The president punts Infraco as a major driver for ICT assets, but analysts are sceptical.
Government takes an "ambitious" approach to improving SA's broadband capacity.
Discussions about the shareholding have not been concluded, government sources say.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Existing infrastructure keeps the wheels of the economy turning, says Pragma Africa.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The Joburg Centre for Software Engineering and Dimension Data will host the CoMMIt 07 Symposium in September.
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
For the first time, the company will use e-mails in the upcoming Commercial Agriculture Census.
Government refuses to divulge details about the 2010 IBC, sparking rumours of inter-departmental tension.
An advisory body will ensure tertiary science and technology skills filter down to industry.
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
SA's high commissioner to India quantifies the local skills shortage at 60 000 ICT professionals.
An emergency contact centre uses IT to save 115 000 lives in two years.
The draft codes of conduct and end-user charters could prove a nightmare for licence-holders, says industry.
The Dutch e-Citizen Charter may hold some valuable insights for the South African context.