Dr Kim Bishop plans to deepen a robust science, technology engineering, mathematics and innovation culture at the organisation.
The agency accepts GovChat and Facebook Messenger applications for the COVID-19 special grant after heavy web traffic slows down the process.
African Rainbow Energy will cover 31 renewable assets, making it one of the largest independently-owned energy businesses in SA.
The enterprise software tender for the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy rules out open source solutions.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Analysts say the appointment of a new communications minister is more about politics than a push for the country’s ICT development.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The Special Investigating Unit announced yesterday it had been authorised to investigate four IT contracts awarded to EOH and its subsidiaries.
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
President Cyril Ramaphosa reshuffles minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams to small business development, making way for minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to head up communications portfolio.
Minister Lindiwe Zulu confirms the South African Social Security Agency will open online applications for government’s special COVID-19 grant on 6 August.
Renewable energy sources contributed over a tenth to SA’s energy mix in the first half of 2021, as the struggle with the crippling effects of load-shedding continues.
Tender opportunities increase this week, with a number of accompanying briefings suggestive of more complex requirements.
Industry players say the growing shift in the public sector towards digital technologies is showing through strides made in embracing hackathons to find service delivery solutions.