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Technology is a catalyst for improved healthcare, not a silver bullet

Technology is part of a complex environment that has to integrate and align to deliver improved healthcare outcomes, according to webinar panel.

Spectrum, digital migration can solve SA’s joblessness

In light of the country’s unemployment woes, politicians and analysts are in agreement that spectrum allocation and digital migration will enable economic growth.

Samuel Mungadze

Electric vehicles

Electric vehicles in SA: A matter of when, not if

Positive signs indicate the local environment will support the shift to EVs and that the associated benefits of EV infrastructure can be sustained in the country.

National Tender Bulletin

ICT tenders: Looking to skills

Government turns to employee development as it pursues training.

Cyber Crimes Act

Some sections of Cyber Crimes Act now in force

The remaining sections will be put into operation in due course, once the concomitant regulations have been finalised, says the justice ministry.

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

Micro Focus, Axiz announce skills development initiative

Twenty unemployed graduates from diverse backgrounds are the beneficiaries of a three-year intensive skills development graduate programme offered by Micro Focus SA and Axiz.

Corporates must help graduates become job-ready

Corporates should be urged to meet government halfway and help with the upskilling of young people so they can be employed, says Tshepo Mokoena, chairperson of In2IT Technologies.

IN2IT Technologies

Department of Home Affairs

Home affairs readies pilot of online appointment system

The Department of Home Affairs tells Parliament its online-driven appointment booking system will be piloted in five branches with high traffic volumes from 3 December.

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

ICT SMME Chamber

WOAN is still alive, says ICASA chairperson

The telecoms regulator commits to licensing spectrum for the wholesale open access network, amid concerns from industry bodies.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Capital Appreciation

Growing digital appetite lifts Capital Appreciation

The fintech group’s software division experiences a significant increase in cloud migration projects and demand for digital transformation support.

Samuel Mungadze

SA’s top scholars explore 5G opportunities

The University of Johannesburg and University of the Witwatersrand’s vice-chancellors lament the continuous delays in the auctioning of spectrum.

Western Cape government

WCape witnesses uptick in app-based housing services offering

Since its March 2020 debut, the Western Cape’s housing services mobile app channels over 800 housing applications, with more than 10 500 downloads.