A civil society campaign calls for an analogue switch-off delay, saying government hasn’t done enough to educate the public about the move to digital TV.
The renewable energy sector calls for acceleration of green energy generation as SA again battles load-shedding.
Over and above the impact on our daily lives, there are some long-term impacts on SA’s economy that we should be more concerned about.
The Cabinet has put on hold South Africa’s plan to license the wholesale open access network.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The City of Johannesburg has launched the #TakeCare campaign to educate residents on the importance of protecting telecoms infrastructure.
A note from National Treasury advises organs of state to place a hold on tenders.
The city reveals 16% growth for e-billing services since June 2020, as customers make the switch from paper to email, e-services.
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
The competition watchdog has approved, with conditions, the acquisition by IHS Towers of 5 713 towers owned by MTN SA.
There is a dearth of R&D funds, resources and data for AI and ML on the continent, says Vukosi Marivate.
ICASA says there is currently no legal impediment to the auction proceeding, as the litigious Telkom has participated in the process.
Parliament’s portfolio committee chairperson lauds the economic prospects of the spectrum auction, as ICASA readies to finally unleash new spectrum.