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Nashua Kopano offers ICT internships for graduates

The company and Gauteng City Region Academy expand their bursary partnership, to also offer internship opportunities.

City of Cape Town

Cape Town woos international BPO players

Officials position the city as a global site for offshore call centres, amid growing interest from the UK and US.

National Student Financial Aid Scheme

NSFAS terminates direct-payment service providers’ contracts

An investigation uncovers “conflict of interest” in the appointment of four National Student Financial Aid Scheme direct payment service providers.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Digital and Future Skills National Conference

Digital and Future Skills National Conference set for next week

The conference will be held at the East London ICC on 26 and 27 October.

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Vodacom fined R1m for denying contract cancellations

Consumers alleged Vodacom denied them the right to cancel their fixed-term contracts by imposing a 75% penalty.

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

Competition Commission

CompCom begins digital media platforms inquiry

The probe will analyse media content and the advertising technology markets that connect users and media organisations.

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

Stephen van Coller to step down after years of fixing EOH

EOH group CEO Stephen van Coller asks the board not to consider an extension of his role beyond 31 March 2024, at which time he will officially retire.

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

Gungubele urges speedy resolution to SITA strike

The minister calls upon SITA and the union to find an amicable solution to ensure service delivery is not affected.

National Tender Bulletin

Top ICT tenders: National Treasury steps into meter changeover

Treasury calls for the audit and conversion of existing prepaid electricity meters, and the supply of new smart meters.

Israel-Hamas conflict

Cyber becomes second front in Israel-Hamas conflict

Anonymous, KillNet and AnonGhost have already announced their involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

KZN banks on 4IR commission to build smart province

Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube believes the provincial 4IR commission will serve as a catalyst to create a smart province.

SITA seeks de-escalation amid ‘full-blown’ strike

The Public Servants Association intends to intensify the strike action in view of SITA’s reluctance to respond to its demands.

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

ICT pundits weigh-in as govt prepares state-run ICT firm

The jury is still out on South Africa’s State Digital Infrastructure Company, as ICT pundits ponder the move to create another ill-fated state-owned entity.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba