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Shot in arm for comms sector as digital demand surges

National Treasury data shows the communications sector is among those that recorded gains during the first half of the year.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

2021 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement

Government sets timelines for e-visa expansion

The 2021 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement shows South Africa’s e-visa system will be rolled out to 15 countries by March 2022.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

2021 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement

Govt pins hopes on renewables to overcome energy woes

South Africa’s government wants to accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources, says finance minister Enoch Godongwana.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

ICASA calls on operators to apply for provisional spectrum

The regulator invites applications from operators for provisional assignment of radio frequency spectrum under the new National State of Disaster Regulations.

MagicOrange extends global footprint into Asia Pacific

MagicOrange expands its global footprint with the acquisition of its first Asia Pacific customer, New Zealand’s Hamilton City Council.

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

Grindstone Ventures

Grindstone raises R100m to support SA tech start-ups

The female-led African venture capital fund will focus on post-seed investments, where there is a major gap in the South African funding landscape.

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

Southern African Institute of Government Auditors

New councillors to get computer literacy, finance training

The Southern African Institute of Government Auditors collaborates with local government to upskill newly-elected councillors.

Sibahle Malinga

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

National Electronic Media Institute in South Africa

Call for youth to participate in 4IR, data science hackathon

The National Electronic Media Institute in South Africa will host a data science and fourth industrial revolution hackathon from 19 to 21 November.

South African Post Office

Not much interest in subsidised set-top boxes for digital TV

The SA Post Office records less than 60 000 registrations for subsidised set-top boxes, despite government’s efforts to ramp-up the much-delayed switch to digital TV.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Government in the smart technology era

Artificial intelligence can help eliminate the mundane, manual work that complicates and slows down the operations of government agencies and departments.

4IRI, Cisco open SMME incubation hub in Western Cape

The networking firm collaborates with Fourth Industrial Revolution Incubation, to introduce an innovation hub in the Western Cape.

Independent Electoral Commission

New tech ‘catapulted’ electoral management, says IEC

While voters shunned this year’s municipal elections, the Independent Electoral Commission says the tech deployed was the most technologically-advanced.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba