State-owned Transnet did not pay any ransom to cyber criminals that targeted its IT systems last month, says public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan.
Gauteng’s education department tells Parliament committees the schools have become soft targets for organised crime syndicates dealing in ICT equipment.
The South African Wind Energy Association and the sector at large mourns the loss of Princess Ntombifuthi Ntuli.
The South African Social Security Agency reveals it’s already received over five million complete applications for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress grant.
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
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy publishes the gazette on the lifting of the self-generation threshold to 100MW, without licensing.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The industry says the next 10 years promise to deliver much-needed skilled and unskilled work opportunities in South Africa.
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 group initiates an exit of Syria, abandoning its operations, as regulatory actions and demands make operating in the market untenable, says CEO Ralph Mupita.
Government's technology procurement arm returns to its run of increased tender activity.
The Gauteng Department of Education begins phase one of the online admissions for the 2022 academic year, completing over 17 000 grade eight applications in the first few hours.
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.