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Universities scramble to regain lost ground, fund new tech

As the education sector counts the cost of disrupted learning, South African universities are forced to reprioritise their IT spending to accommodate hybrid learning models.

Sibahle Malinga

Transnet to bring back IT systems in staggered manner

The company says significant progress has been made in restoring its IT systems, with most of the affected applications up yesterday.

Forced leave for Transnet staff as cyber attack takes toll

The company asks some of its employees to take compulsory leave, as they can’t work because of the disruptions to the firm’s IT systems last week.

Department of Science and Innovation

New tool will measure tech, innovation adoption at municipal level

The science and innovation ministry eyes widespread adoption of its tech-based tool that assesses the science, technology and innovation readiness levels of municipalities.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

CrowdStrike empowers government agencies to stop breaches with industry-leading managed detection, response solution

CrowdStrike has announced the availability of CrowdStrike Falcon for GovCloud — its FedRAMP-authorised endpoint protection platform.

CrowdStrike Middle East DMCC

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

Eskom enhances app, intros Alfred the chatbot

The state-owned company says it has embarked on a digital journey to increase its availability and accessibility to customers.

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

Transnet identifies, isolates source of disruption to IT systems

The state-owned company says its technical teams continue to work around the clock to ensure the impact remains minimal.

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

Alliance for Affordable Internet

Global coalition revises benchmark for internet affordability

The Alliance for Affordable Internet urges governments to ensure the cost of 5GB broadband is no more than 2% of the average monthly income by 2026.

Department of Health

New functionality, languages to be added to vaccine portal

The health department reveals citizens will be able to self-schedule their COVID-19 vaccination appointments and register via their preferred language.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Rise of the SME reseller – where the rubber hits the road

Customers – including the public sector – are increasingly pushing their spending towards smaller resellers to support transformation, says Tarsus Distribution.

Tarsus Distribution Print Solutions

National Tender Bulletin

ICT Tenders: State-owned entities withdraw

It’s a quiet week for tenders, as government’s big spenders take a break.

Transnet suffers ‘disruption’ of IT systems

The state-owned company says it is experiencing disruption in some of its IT applications, and the source of this problem is being identified.

Renewable energy

Deadline looms for renewable sector bid submissions

Local businesses look for strategies to enter the renewable energy manufacturing value chain.