The City of Johannesburg sets in motion a plan to get an extra 500MW capacity of alternative energy, using gas and solar sources.
For the period 2022 to 2031, the embattled power utility plans to bring 30GW of new generation capacity, mainly from renewable energy sources.
This emerged in the 2021 ICT Skills Survey, carried out by Wits University’s JCSE in partnership with the Institute of Information Technology Professionals SA.
The Japanese carmaker invests R2.6 billion in developing the first hybrid vehicle manufactured in SA: the Toyota Corolla Cross.
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
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies believes the court battle can be avoided through a negotiated deal and is spearheading urgent discussions.
The City of Johannesburg’s new online platform brings free digital content and library services to community members’ fingertips.
The Start-up Act Steering Committee wants president Cyril Ramaphosa to eliminate the red-tape obstructing the growth of SA’s SME sector.
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 company prevails in a court case over a South African Police Service tender that was illegally awarded to In2IT by the State IT Agency.
The South African Post Office urges qualifying households to apply for their government-subsidised set-top boxes as soon as possible.
To make progress on smart cities and e-government services requires more effective partnerships between public and private sectors, with a shared risk approach.
Mobile network operators in the country have been instructed to switch off access to social media sites, as regional pressure ratchets up on King Mswati III.