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Top ICT tenders: Telecoms gains

This week’s top tenders see a surge in telecommunication networks interest.

Komati Power Station

Decommissioned Komati Power Station to go green

After serving SA since 1961, the coal-fired Komati Power Station in Mpumalanga is shut down and will be repurposed.

Film and Publication Board

FPB cracks the whip on online harm and abuse

The content regulator issues a legal notice to ISPs, requiring them to comply with the provisions of the amendment Act.

Film and Publication Board

Film and Publication Board turns fully-fledged online content regulator

The regulatory authority looks to additional staff and technology capacity, as its mandate expands to become a digital content regulator and educator.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Mobile tech drives Africa’s financial inclusion

Mobile financial services also reduce poverty, spur economic growth and accelerate social development progress.

Samuel Mungadze

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

Eskom plugs SA’s energy shortfall with renewables

Additional capacity will come from renewable energy and takes into account the current energy deficit, says Eskom.

Geopolitics, easy money make ransomware attacks an ongoing global threat

These topics were under discussion at Rubrik’s Data Security Talks EMEA 2022, which focused on the world of 2022 cyber warfare.

South African Revenue Service

SARS looks to tech as taxman eyes more revenue

The revenue service commits to collect more taxes, relying on data-driven insights and enabling IT to achieve this mandate.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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

EOH rebounds to profitability, looks to raise R600m

The company reports R282 million profit during the year ended July and has finalised plans for its upcoming capital raise.

Samuel Mungadze

2022 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement

New date for analogue switch-off in the works

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana urges conclusion of SA’s much-delayed digital migration process.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Sanral receives R23bn on condition it resolves e-tolls saga

GFIP ‘dilly-dallying’ sees National Treasury allocate Sanral R23.7 billion in-year funding, with a major condition.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

South African Revenue Service

More bucks for taxman’s ICT capabilities

National Treasury indicates SARS will receive additional funds to improve ICT capacity and revenue collection.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba