The Internet Service Providers’ Association calls on government and regulator ICASA to open up the communications licensing arena.
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition releases a green paper to develop a framework on the advancement of electric vehicles in SA.
Withdrawing temporary spectrum would violate ICASA’s constitutional obligations and may lead to protracted litigation, warns the Free Market Foundation.
The technology services group says this move legitimises the efforts by its new board to right the wrongs of the past.
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
As the power utility continues to struggle to keep the lights on, government undertakes to rapidly increase energy generation capacity outside of the state-owned company.
The Competition Commission officially commences with its investigation that seeks to probe alleged unfair competition and conglomeration within SA’s digital economy.
Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams slams the impasse over the licensing of high-demand spectrum, saying it hampers government’s economic recovery ambitions.
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 official opposition says mayor Geoff Makhubo and the JSE-listed company must account for betraying the city and its residents.
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies states the lack of policy for data generation and storage could pose a national security threat.
The communications ministry’s acting DG reveals that just over 600 000 set-top box installations have been done as part of the digital migration.
The commission grills the mayor over a series of payments made by the JSE-listed technology group to his company Molelwane Consulting.