The ICT empowerment charter steering committee is unlikely to consider the DTI`s "piecemeal" draft Code of Good Practice, says a member.
The development of broadband strategies by cities is key to a competitive telecoms environment, says government.
The City of Tshwane and Storm are to begin proof of concept operations for low-cost VOIP and connectivity.
The second underserviced area licence (USAL) hearings begin in Mpumalanga tomorrow.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Government and local telecommunications operators have agreed to work together to reduce the cost of telecoms.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
An international engineering body is calling on President Thabo Mbeki to do away with affirmative action in the engineering profession.
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
The Convergence Bill, now called the Electronic Communications Bill, should be passed by the end of the year, says communications minister Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri.
The public and private sectors must concentrate on ICT skills development, said African ICT Achievers award-winners.
The top African ICT Achievers for the year have been recognised at a gala awards dinner in Johannesburg.
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
The postal service still has a role in the technology-driven society, speakers at the World Post Day celebrations in Mafikeng said yesterday.
Improving technology education in SA is a national priority, says the education minister.
The Home Affairs National Identification System (Hanis) and smart ID cards are on track to be rolled out from 2007, says government.
The Orange Farm ICT Hub is moving to new premises to accommodate more people.
