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Information watchdog sees data breach notifications double

The office of South Africa’s Information Regulator clocks in 1 021 data breach notifications, compared to 564 in February.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

SA CIOs ill-prepared for prolonged power cuts

Local IT leaders admit their ICT infrastructure is not fully prepared for the worst-case scenario of a grid failure.

Sibahle Malinga

Financial crime

More proactive, collaborative efforts needed to combat financial crime in SA

The country needs a collective will and closer collaboration across the public and private sectors to learn from previous control failures and prevent future financial crimes.

MTN SA Foundation

KZN schools get multimedia centres for digital learning

MTN SA Foundation and Department of Basic Education open multimedia centres for learners with special educational needs.

Information Regulator

InfoReg in dark about WCape parly’s cyber incident

The Information Regulator confirms WCPP did not inform it about its security breach, as per the requirements of POPIA.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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

ICASA to appoint consultant for next spectrum auction

The telecoms regulator expects to complete the licensing process for International Mobile Telecommunications spectrum next year.

United Arab Emirates

UAE ready to take its 'robust' cyber security global

United Arab Emirates plans to expand its cyber security programmes to governments and enterprises worldwide.

Sibahle Malinga

City of Cape Town

15 firms to sell electricity to Cape Town

The city’s mayoral committee greenlights authorisation for third-parties to start selling electricity using its grid infrastructure.

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

Western Cape Provincial Parliament

WCape provincial legislature fears 'worst-case-scenario'

Western Cape Provincial Parliament believes some or all of its data may have been leaked, after a cyber attack.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Cyber Peace Institute

SA could suffer cyber attack over Ukraine/Russia stance

Geneva-based Cyber Peace Institute CEO Stéphane Duguin can’t rule the possibility out, he told ITWeb Security Summit 2023.

ITWeb Security Summit 2023

South Africa is ‘very attractive’ testbed for cyber criminals

ITWeb Security Summit 2023: The country’s sophisticated private and banking sectors are driving record levels of cyber security threats, attendees are told.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

National Tender Bulletin

Top ICT tenders: Home affairs looks to business continuity

The Department of Home Affairs wants to implement business continuity management processes over a three-year period.