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MTN invests R12m in online school, calls for more spectrum

Africa’s biggest telco collaborates with the Department of Basic Education to establish an online school to address the 21st century learning needs of scholars.

Sibahle Malinga

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Independent Electoral Commission

Oct 21, 2021

IEC, social media partners fight fake news as elections near

The Independent Electoral Commission and Media Monitoring Africa partner with social media to fight disinformation in the run-up to municipal elections.

Staff Writer

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National Tender Bulletin

Oct 21, 2021

ICT tenders: National orders

Government's top tier steps up with a variety of requests, including a transversal tender.

Becoming data-driven: Lessons from tackling Durban’s water crisis

The municipality of eThekwini in South Africa is using data to address water scarcity issues through a transformation of people, processes and technology.

Measuring financial inclusivity

The Altron FinTech Household Financial Resilience Index talks to financial inclusivity and tries to encompass as much of the South African population as possible.

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

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Distributed Power Africa

Oct 20, 2021

Alphabet’s X, Econet unit in deal to virtualise SA power grids

Distributed Power Africa is working with X (formerly Google X) to facilitate SA’s just energy transition and enable reliable electricity access for the country.

Dear govt – the system is not offline, it’s out of line

We live in an era where almost every organisational process and movement can be optimised to the nth degree, says Murshid Obaray, key account director at Software AG.

Software AG

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Chinese Communist Party

Oct 19, 2021

Chinese govt declares crypto illegal

The sheer size of China's economy meant the hard ruling had several unexpected consequences, almost all of which are favourable for everyone but the national government of China.

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

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Department of Science and Innovation

Oct 18, 2021

Crucial agreements pave way for Square Kilometre Array

The SKA Observatory, Australia and SA formalise agreements that will see the countries host the Square Kilometre Array telescopes and associated infrastructure.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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Presidential Employment Stimulus

Oct 18, 2021

Govt in digital skills drive as it fights youth joblessness

President Cyril Ramaphosa confirms the next phase of government’s employment stimulus will zone in on digital skills training for young people.

Commercial electric planes to take off in five years

As the global aviation industry advances, airlines across the globe are expected to increasingly adopt electric planes due to their lower operating costs.

Renewable energy still a drop in the ocean in SA

In 2020, three-quarters of SA’s total primary energy supply was derived from burning coal – more than double the G20 average, says Climate Transparency.

Staff Writer