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Anti-terrorism court case against MTN gets personal

Former MTN executives Phuthuma Nhleko and Irene Charnley are added to the legal action filed against the Pan-African telco in the US.

Samuel Mungadze

Is RegTech the answer to SA financial institutions’ ineffective terrorist financing controls?

Using machine learning, new transactional patterns that highlight potential terrorist financing can be detected without human intervention, says Francois Combrinck, capability architect at Ovations.

Find Your Freedom

Cape Town entices tourists with immersive gaming tech

The Find Your Freedom interface uses game-style graphics to empower travellers to choose a Mother City adventure.

My Smart City onboards more users as demand grows

The online platform’s 27 000 users see three- to fourfold improvement in service delivery turnaround times.

ICASA asks Telkom to withdraw spectrum litigation

The regulator urges Telkom to withdraw its court case after Etv largely lost its bid to derail the digital migration process.

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

Digital migration

High Court moves analogue TV switch-off to end-June

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni accepts the court-mandated 30 June switch-off, saying it gives government time to complete set-top box installations.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Skybox Security

When will zero trust move from hype to reality?

Learn what zero trust is, why it is difficult to build a zero trust architecture, why zero trust principles are here to stay and what you should do about it.

Skybox Security

Internet Service Providers' Association of SA

ISPA hopes winning bidders will put spectrum to use ASAP

The association commends ICASA’s spectrum auction, urging expedited use of the scarce resource.

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

Telkom proceeds with spectrum court action

The telco claims it’s constrained in its ability to acquire the spectrum it needs and wants legal intervention.

Samuel Mungadze

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Broadcasters pile on pressure as analogue switch-off looms

The SABC is the latest broadcaster to join calls for an extension of the analogue signal and dual-illumination beyond the 31 March switch-off deadline.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Portfolio Committee on Communications

Parliament narrows search for ICASA councillors

The National Assembly approves seven candidates recommended for consideration to serve on ICASA’s council.

New financial laws to shake up SA’s fintech sector

Increased financial services regulation will revolutionise the burgeoning fintech industry, says a law expert.

Sibahle Malinga