Representatives from national, provincial and local government will address the ITWeb Technology in Local Government Conference at Gallagher Estate, Midrand, on 20 and 21 June.
Local authorities must prioritise the development of strategies that will help them drive maximum value from their IT investments, says Gert Cronje, regional chief executive of Business Connexion`s Eastern Cape Region.
SA and Slovakia have signed a bilateral science and technology agreement to encourage the exchange knowledge and resources.
Talks between Transnet and workers` unions could be contributing to delays in its disinvestment from arivia.kom.
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
The appointment of an ICT minister at provincial level to oversee all ICT related issues faced by the SA local government could ensure more effective use of ICT.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Dave Glazier wraps up the week`s top news: government`s ICT plans in the spotlight, and SA ranks terribly in competitiveness rankings... again.
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
BMT-TechKnowledge will publish a digital communities handbook and Web portal to guide communities installing wireless broadband networks.
A conference of African industry, government and educational leaders has recommended the creation of an institutional structure to foster innovation on the continent.
A thriving African knowledge economy depends on a proper environment for competition in ICT, delegates at a conference heard this week.
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
ForgeAhead research indicates there is a need for an ICT minister to oversee government ICT projects.
The SA Revenue Service executive committee is still considering two tenders which have a combined value of about R3 billion.
Deputy communications minister Roy Padayachie will lead a delegation to Cuba, but analysts say "ICT" and "Cuba" have not been closely linked in local business circles.
Choice Technologies and Tibco Software have partnered with Dynatech to provide the eThekwini Municipality with a business process management solution to increase organisational efficiency and drive down costs.
