The Cape Town / Stockholm Connect initiative prepares a solution-oriented webinar to address gender inequality in the local tech start-up space.
The webinar will examine how to enhance citizens’ end-to-end experience of public services, thereby encouraging transparency and improving service delivery.
A new report shows the African start-up ecosystem is valued at $6.6 billion, concentrated in Cape Town, Lagos, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Accra.
The local drone industry fails to soar due to the regulatory rigmarole and expense associated with running a business in the sector, says a new report.
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
Government banks on the space economy to strengthen economic growth, with the sector forecast to bring in revenue of over R18 billion in the next two years.
Interest in the sector soars, while the DCDT and the regulator consider strategic moves.
As financial authorities and governments around the world start to see the inevitability of crypto-currency, could SA still become a hub of crypto-currency innovation?
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 association of SA’s largest businesses says the regulator continues to make decisions that undermine the country’s growth path and trajectory.
The South African Communications Forum urges ICASA to follow robust consultative processes, as it prepares for the next spectrum licensing process.
Debt-IN Consultants says it is suspected that personal information of more than 1.4 million South Africans was illegally accessed from its servers in April.
The department strongly denies reports that hackers demanded a R33 million ransom, following a ransomware attack on its IT systems.