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Cape Town keeps online market open until end-June

The city decides to extend the run of its pilot online market, as it looks to continue supporting small businesses negatively affected by the pandemic.

Staff Writer

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IITPSA

Jun 9, 2021

IITPSA welcomes SARS moves to harness big data, AI for tax collection

The South African Revenue Service plans to use big data analytics and artificial intelligence to improve revenue collection and locate tax evaders.

Scammers fake Nzimande’s Facebook account

Higher education, science and innovation minister Dr Blade Nzimande becomes a target of social media scammers, as impostors use Facebook to pose as him.

Staff Writer

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National Student Financial Aid Scheme

Jun 7, 2021

Minister blames global chip shortage for student laptop delays

Of the total consignment of 730 000 laptops intended for National Student Financial Aid Scheme students, only 7 300 laptops have been received, almost a year later.

SA auditors up tech investment as they shun physical contact

The profession’s representative body says auditing has been considerably affected by lockdown and is increasingly looks to leverage technology.

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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Government Information Technology Officers Council

Jun 4, 2021

GITOC toasts digital future as it marks 20th Anniversary

Chairman Ngcobo says GITOC will focus on spectrum, Internet connectivity and implementation of the Cabinet-approved e-government strategy.

Chris Tredger

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Black Business Council

Jun 4, 2021

Ndabeni-Abrahams touts 4IR to boost jobs, economic prospects

The communications minister champions innovation and the fourth industrial revolution to bring SA out of its economic and unemployment slump.

Staff Writer

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National Youth Development Agency

Jun 4, 2021

Government uses online arsenal to fight youth joblessness

As SA’s youth unemployment crisis threatens a generation of joblessness, the National Youth Development Agency’s online platform aims to connect millions with jobs.

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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National Tender Bulletin

Jun 4, 2021

ICT tenders: Eskom goes shopping

Despite its financial and service delivery woes, the state-owned entity is on a technology spending spree.

Online publication of COVID-19 tenders takes war to corruption

The online publication of all COVID-related contracts across all public entities has established a precedent for greater transparency, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.

Norway’s Scatec to invest R1bn in SA’s solar project

The company announces the awarding of its bids to supply SA with 150 megawatts of dispatchable power through the use of renewable energy.

SITA bets on e-system to curb procurement, tender woes

The State IT Agency looks to an electronic document management system to improve internal controls and accountability in procurement processes.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba