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Telkom CEO calls for systematic national empowerment strategy

Telkom CEO Sizwe Nxasana says the process of righting past wrongs requires a systematic empowerment strategy to bring black people into the mainstream of the economy.

EDS wins US Marine Corps contract

EDS says the US Navy and Marine Corps has awarded it a federal IT contract valued at more than $4.1 billion.

EDS South Africa

Czech Republic opts for Informix

Informix has deployed Informix i.Reach at the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) in the Czech Republic.

Sita admits to internal problems

The State IT Agency (Sita) admits it is not fulfilling its promise as the biggest IT buyer in SA, and that it is not contributing to the market. It blames itself, government departments and vendors.

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

Crux launches Municipal software

Crux Technologies held the official launch of their Municipal Treasury System, Munsoft 2010, at the St George`s Hotel on Wednesday, 27 September.

24 - 24 May 2026

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

Face Technologies wins R25m Malawi contract

Face Technologies, a business unit of Ariel Technologies, has been awarded a R25 million contract to implement a new national traffic information system in Malawi.

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

Mustek takes on the big boys

Mustek Electronics aims to take on the big brands, including previous business partner Compaq, in the corporate and government sectors, saying it is expecting a Gartner rating in the near future.

SITA, Free State government enter IT solutions agreement

The State IT Agency (SITA) and the Free State Provincial Government (FSPG) in Bloemfontein have signed a business agreement under which SITA will provide the FSPG with IT solutions and services.

Olivetti wins Gauteng Provincial Government tender

Olivetti and Tswelepele Computers have been awarded a tender to supply copiers to Gauteng Provincial Government institutions until the end of 2002.

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

'ERP wisdom in government' discussed at ERP seminar

The recent enterprise resource planning (ERP) seminar hosted by the State IT Agency (SITA) in Pretoria highlighted "ERP wisdom in government" and was attended by local IT industry representatives and government IT officials.

Networking infrastructure

Houses of Parliament contracts 3Com SA

The Houses of Parliament in Cape Town has contracted 3Com SA, in partnership with I-Fusion Networks, to upgrade its networking infrastructure.

3Com Corporation

Czech Republic opts for e-government

The Czech Republic Ministry of Industry and Trade has deployed Informix`s i.Reach to allow its citizens access to trade and industry information on economic, industrial, export and consumer rights via the Internet.

Justice administration must be IT-based

Penuell Maduna, minister for justice and constitutional development, believes the administration of justice must be IT-based. The minister`s view was presented at Xcel`s recent business partner function by his legal advisor, Professor Cheryl Loots.