Justice minister Ronald Lamola gazettes a five-year “certificate of exemption”, allowing police to use equipment, such as wiretapping devices, for mass-surveillance.
As research uncovers SA’s electric vehicle skills dearth, the Department of Higher Education readies to address the issue.
With a R10.8 billion total budget, the department reveals it’s in the final stages of a master plan for the establishment of a national solar research facility.
The institution is currently in the process of recovering its systems from backups to a secure environment.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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This week, government departments seek wide-ranging ICT, including a PABX upgrade, printing support and management.
The Independent Communications Authority of SA opens up more spectrum for WiFi services in the lower 6GHz band.
Registrations for the 2023 Data Intensive Research Initiative of South Africa student datathon challenge are open.
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
New energy vehicle sales in the country increased by 18.8%, from 1 401 units in the first quarter of 2022, to 1 665 units in the first quarter of 2023, says Naamsa.
Facebook’s parent company has been slapped with a €1.2 billion fine for contravening the EU's data privacy law.
The Gauteng education department will open the 2024 online applications process for grades one and eight on 15 June.
The telco hands over new network sites to the Limpopo Department of Health, to enhance connectivity in healthcare facilities.