Hitting the headlines this week was ICASA`s irritating silence over its new ADSL regulations, and the SNO denying it is falling behind schedule.
MicroMega Holdings faces a suspension of its shares for not having filed annual financial reports on time.
Sentech will spend five years upgrading SA`s analogue broadcasting infrastructure to a digital terrestrial system.
The Association for Progressive Communication (APC), regulators and policymakers are meeting as the expiration of national monopolies granted to African SAT3 consortium members nears.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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An NIA systems engineer is facing internal disciplinary action over alleged irregularities in the awarding of the R1.3 million Cyberconn tender.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
After a lengthy process, the city has appointed a CIO from a list of 140 applicants.
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
Sanral's R28 million traffic monitoring project has been extended to cover various other main roads in Gauteng.
The "highly-prepared" Scorpions opposed the bail application of an e-banking fraudster yesterday.
Dave Glazier wraps up the week`s top news: Shareholders approve the MTN-Investcom deal, and ICASA Act becomes law.
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
President Thabo Mbeki has withdrawn the implementation dates for the registration of cellphone users by network operators.
Government says cheap communications for all is just months away, but the private sector has a role to play in making SA competitive.
SITA has revealed a partnership with SARS for an "all-in-one" government Web portal, planned for 2009.
Inclusion of women in Africa`s ICT sector will make it possible for the continent to develop its own solutions.
