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GovChat inks five-year extension with COGTA

The partnership will be in effect for another five years, to deliver more services to the South African public.

SA's innovation, R&D investment misses targets

The needle of SA’s gross expenditure on research and development shifts further away from the target of 1.5% of gross domestic product.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Department of Science and Innovation

National Science Week kicks off after two-year absence

The annual science engagement initiative returns as a live event, with public engagement activities countrywide.

EXCLUSIVE: Another e-hailing firm shuts its doors in SA

Anti-competitive practices in SA’s e-hailing market proved to be the biggest undoing for home-grown e-hailing start-up NextNow, say industry pundits.

Sibahle Malinga

State IT Agency

SITA appoints CFO as acting MD

The State IT Agency confirms the appointment of its CFO Molatlhegi Kgauwe as acting MD, as Luvuyo Keyise exits.

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

Eskom accelerates procurement plan as renewables take off

A battery storage system is set to be implemented in two phases, targeting installation of 800MWh and 640MWh.

Samuel Mungadze

Microsoft, SITA open innovation, skills development hub

The Ndivho Innovation Centre in Centurion aims to accelerate digital transformation within the public sector and small, medium and micro enterprises.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Tshilidzi Marwala

Prof Marwala heads to Japan on UN assignment

Professor Tshilidzi Marwala has been appointed as rector of the United Nations University in Tokyo, Japan.

Samuel Mungadze

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

National Tender Bulletin

ICT Tenders: Back up to speed

There is much for the ICT industry to consider, as government procurement returns to normal levels.

National Health Insurance

SA’s NHI needs collective will, shared data

Experts participated in an AWS Cloud Technology event on technology-enabled healthcare delivery this week.

Telkom sues Ramaphosa in bid to halt SIU probe

The company argues the president acted illegally when he authorised the unit to look into its affairs.

2022 AWS Cloud Technology Series

Cloud will drive innovation into healthcare space

Data sharing and collaboration in the cloud are the foundations of innovation in healthcare, according to South African healthcare and technology experts.