Communications DG Lyndall Shope-Mafole urges youngsters to build an "e-revolutionary society".
The communications department wants clear figures on the ICT skills deficit.
A gigantic leap forward is now needed, says public enterprises minister Alec Erwin.
Cellphone penetration eases Gauteng's e-ticketing ambitions.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In this World Wide Wrap: Content classification vital, CMS conference a hit, and Open Text brings Web 2.0.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
A week-long visit to Taiwan convinced me our lawns need a little more watering.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: Lax biometric standards slammed, EU approves biometric system, printed RFID tags years away, and tube smart cards on the rise.
The transport utility is determined to defend its sale of R5 billion worth of MTN shares, says CEO Maria Ramos.
The gathering of African ministers was to have thrashed out problems surrounding the East African Submarine Cable System.
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
Gauteng transport MEC Ignatius Jacobs deploys IT widely to keep the province moving.
Square One Solutions Group recently focused on the infrastructure support challenges businesses face.
In this World Wide Wrap: Internet governance challenge launched, SOA requires governance, and AmberPoint releases SOA governance.
The state-owned IT firm will most likely only be sold by March, pushing back government's initial aggressive deadline.