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All you need to know... about Infraco

This week ITWeb delved deeper into the mysterious Infraco, discovering government`s plans for the new company.

Eskom, Transnet pull out of arivia.kom

The state-owned utilities have announced that their stakes in arivia.kom will be sold on the open market.

R647m for Infraco

Government has allocated R647 million to state-owned Infraco, established to provide cheaper broadband in SA.

Paul Vecchiatto

Jo`burg plans multimillion-rand call centre

Johannesburg has issued a request for proposals for a disaster management centre and call centre.

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

Webroot SpySweeper

Lefatshe takes security to GovTech

Lefatshe is attending GovTech 2006 to showcase its security solutions, which focus on environmental monitoring products and services, Webroot SpySweeper, and Air Defense.

20 - 20 May 2026

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

IT Africa Congress set for November

IT leaders from around the world will discuss IT trends at the IT Africa Congress, 14 and 15 November, Gallagher Estate, Midrand.

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

Neotel Competition

TNO undermines Neotel

Telecoms competition is welcome but may disrupt the new kid on the block, say commentators.

Infraco to lay submarine cable

Government-owned Infraco will lay a submarine cable from SA to Europe that will compete with Telkom`s SAT-3 cable.

Paul Vecchiatto

DTI already investigating SITA

The Department of Trade and Industry is investigating SITA for alleged tender irregularities.

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

Offsets, defence, government, foreign investment

Offsets bleed local industry

Government`s offset programmes have been touted as a means to counteract the outflow of foreign exchange, but have, in reality, led to expropriation of the local industry.

Leon Engelbrecht

Mixed reaction to Infraco

Industry stakeholders question government`s integrity in liberalising the telecoms market.

Home Affairs forges ahead with Hanis

Home Affairs has digitised all the fingerprints it has collected over the years.

Erwin promises cheaper broadband

Public enterprises minister Alec Erwin has promised to slash broadband costs within five years.

Nicola Mawson and Bandile Sikwane