Transparency is key to government's revitalised ICT view because only proper liberalisation will ensure long-term gains.
Egypt is the sixth African country to join the Nepad e-schools initiative.
Prospective bidders are likely to be offshore, say commentators.
Business process outsourcing is key to government's plans to halve poverty by 2014.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Sentech will soon receive funding for its R1 billion wireless broadband infrastructure.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
i-Traffic has already eased congestion on the N1, says Sanral.
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
One of the things I like about ICT is that it makes life easier; one of the things I dislike about ICT is that, well, it makes life easier.
E-government seeks to deliver a number of benefits, but these efforts are hampered by an old and fickle servant: data.
More clarity on ICT issues is needed, say opposition party politicians after the State of the Nation address.
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
The State of the Nation address disappointed SA's ICT industry.
President Thabo Mbeki's State of the Nation address emphasised ICT's role in stimulating economic growth and reducing crime.
Consumers will be protected by regulations covering grey imports of electronic goods.
Government is not withholding funding for Sentech's wireless broadband network, it says.
