The communications department will investigate the feasibility of developing regulatory, policy and/or strategy changes that could lower the cost to communicate.
Communications minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni confirms phase two of SA Connect, government’s ambitious broadband project, is going ahead.
Cabinet approves a revised integrated analogue switch-off implementation plan, as the state looks to accelerate the much-delayed project.
The Start-up Act Steering Committee releases a draft position paper, highlighting that such legislation will spur innovation in SA’s start-up ecosystem.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The telecoms regulator sets a March 2022 deadline for the licensing of high-demand spectrum and the wholesale open access network.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Tender decisions are being made but National Treasury's eTender portal make the announcements hard to find.
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 online platform for logging municipal service delivery issues is now available in Tshwane, after launching in Cape Town and Johannesburg in July.
The water utility prioritises the use of the internet of things, as it looks to deliver value and sustained competitive advantage, says innovation lead Mogan Padayachee.
The two entities sign a three-year-long partnership agreement to harness their expertise to address the digital skills shortages with a particular focus on schools.
Word Is Bond Group says it is creating an all-African digital solutions ecosystem that will assist local governments to function better and improve services.
An advisory by the South African Cybersecurity Hub in collaboration with KnowBe4 and Orange Cyberdefense.
The awarding of 5G spectrum and the wide-scale rollout of 5G will play a critical role in enabling the digital ecosystem, says Sivi Moodley, Group CEO of Macrocomm.