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President commits to ‘green’ industrialisation, EV production

The country will decommission and repurpose coal-fired power stations and invest in new low-carbon generation capacity, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.

Admire Moyo

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Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Oct 11, 2021

Justice dept shakes off ransomware attack

The department says it has made considerable progress in restoring services and minimising the risk of further disruptions.

ZTE: Collaboration needed to close usage, connection gaps

To bridge the digital divide, broader support and continuous investment is needed. ZTE will collaborate with governments, operators, content and application developers in this regard.

ZTE Corporation South Africa

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United Nations

Oct 11, 2021

UN, ITU tap into AI tech to improve road safety globally

Artificial intelligence will be vital in helping reduce the number of deaths on roads, especially in developing countries, says the United Nations.

Tech helps Cape Town detect cloned number plates

The city’s traffic service turns to automatic number plate recognition technology to boost its law enforcement efforts.

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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Department of Science and Innovation

Oct 8, 2021

Sci-tech centre to enhance ECape's innovation prospects

The science and innovation department opens a new science centre in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, to support maths, science and tech education.

Call for comments on mandatory workplace vaccine passports

Advocacy non-profit Dear South Africa invites comment on the possibility of making COVID-19 vaccine passports mandatory in the workplace.

Staff Writer

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Public Sector ICT Forum

Oct 8, 2021

MEC puts collaboration at forefront to connect communities

KwaZulu-Natal finance MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube stresses that connectivity has moved past being a “nice to have” and is now essential.

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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Macrocomm

Oct 7, 2021

Smart technologies complementary to SA’s National Infrastructure Plan

The country's National Infrastructure Plan is focused on delivering critical energy, transport, water and digital communications through a plan that is linked to the National Development Plan, says Sivi Moodley, CEO of Macrocomm.

Macrocomm