The long-awaited e-government portal has gone live, with very limited functionality.
Black-empowered company Alcom Matomo has won the R500 million tender for the supply of the SAPS communications network.
Call volumes surged at the Electoral Commission`s call centre during the final days of voter registration.
RentWorks says its partnership with black-owned investment company Millennium Consolidated Investments will allow it to focus on the needs of the government and parastatal sectors.
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
Government Information Factory (GIF) issues will be discussed at the Data Warehousing and the Information Factory forum on 9 and 10 March in Midrand.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
SARS has reaffirmed its position on black empowerment, following Webnet's claims that a tender for hard drives was unfairly awarded to a candidate with lower BEE representation.
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 minister of arts, culture, science and technology, Dr Ben Ngubane, has left his post and is to join the foreign service.
The city of Cape Town has deployed a software-based tracking and monitoring system from Computer Associates (CA).
The city of Cape Town has denied it has a problem with its SAP payroll system.
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 SA Municipal Workers' Union has expressed dissatisfaction with the City of Cape Town's SAP payroll system, after workers were paid late.
The finance ministry has encouraged the public to post suggestions for the upcoming budget via the Internet and e-mail.
The US Defence Department is deploying new storage, information management, and business continuity systems as part of an IT modernisation project.
The mobile payphone industry is an important one and a prime candidate for regulation, says an industry spokesman.
