This week: Finance minister sparks Infraco hope, boost for TV digitisation, and Neotel goes the Ethernet route.
Government today committed to open source implementation within its departments.
Government is examining Sentech's potential competitive position in the private sector.
The fight against crime, road congestion and Hanis will benefit from increased spending on IT this year.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Academics will have access to cheaper broadband to facilitate research.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The Department of Communications has received a boost from finance minister Trevor Manuel, who gave it additional funding from the budget surplus.
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
Finance minister Trevor Manuel announced a contingency fund for several state-owned enterprises, but certain conditions must be met before money will be released.
Government reviews USAL policy, as it addresses problems faced by USALs.
Government has to become smarter with refreshing outdated HR policies, says Haseena Parak, director at Human Capital Institute.
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
A community ICT centre was opened in Mpumalanga yesterday.
Better ICT will help improve policing, driver licensing, healthcare and the economy, says Gauteng's premier.
It's too little, too late, say industry players of government's planned cut-rate bandwidth for 10 call centres.
Lerumo is designing a cargo tracking solution for the Revenue Authority in Tanzania.