Government says the portal will be used to establish the extent of the damage, so that it can make more informed decisions on the support mechanisms.
The number of cases of alleged corruption reported through the National Anti-Corruption Hotline peaked between April and June.
President Cyril Ramaphosa confirms the health department is considering various mechanisms to show vaccination status, including digitally.
The provincial health department’s Mpilo app garners over 61 000 users, as the department accelerates mobile tech use to improve healthcare services.
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The attack results in all of the department’s information systems being encrypted and unavailable to internal employees, as well as members of the public.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The group created a multi-platform mobile app that helps prevent gender-based violence by using AI to identify and analyse signs of abuse.
PPPs to fast-track digital transformation
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The preferred bidder for the procurement of 2 600MW of renewable energy under Bid Window 5 will be announced next month, says minister Gwede Mantashe.
The South African National Space Agency becomes the latest government entity to suffer a cyber attack, after its data was dumped in the public domain.
Given the slow pace of economic development, it’s in the country’s best interests to accelerate spectrum allocation, say analysts and industry players.
Record-breaking number of tenders on offer as public sector procurement departments ramp up activity.
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