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Why it pays to have your own Automation Framework

Steve Beck, test automation engineering lead at Inspired Testing, explains what companies should look for when reviewing an Automation Framework for their own purposes.

Inspired Testing

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Spectrum allocation

Apr 14, 2021

Spectrum policy flaws ‘will alienate millions of South Africans’

The spectrum policy is impaired by fundamental failures, which will rob millions of South Africans of crucial digital services, says the Free Market Foundation.

EOH reduces headcount by 1 500

The JSE-listed technology services company attributes the jobs bloodbath in the last six months to asset disposals and contracts not being renewed.

Samuel Mungadze

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Public Sector ICT Forum

Apr 14, 2021

Public sector ICT decision-makers forum announces headline speaker

The Public Sector ICT Forum readies its next event, with creativity and innovation specialist Dr Puleng Makhoalibe set to deliver the keynote address on 23 April.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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Ethiopian Communications Authority

Apr 13, 2021

Ethiopia sets new date for telecoms licences bids

The deadline has now been shifted from 5 March 2021 to 26 April 2021, as the country opens up its telecommunications industry to private investment.

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

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Cyril Ramaphosa

Apr 12, 2021

BPO sector cements its status in SA economic recovery

President Cyril Ramaphosa praises the growth of the business process outsourcing sector, saying it will boost SA’s economic reconstruction and recovery.

BankservAfrica drives SA’s digital identity creation

The group says it is creating a single digital identity that individuals own and trust, and can be used widely by banks, government and businesses.

MathsGee joins forces with Joburg City to digitise libraries

The start-up will also provide users with learning analytics that it says will be used for academic research in the future.

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

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Samsung

Apr 12, 2021

Samsung’s multimillion-rand bursary initiative benefits GP youth

As part of its bursary investment, Samsung has this year awarded bursaries totalling R2.7 million to 30 talented young students in Gauteng.

Staff Writer

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Solution House Software

Apr 12, 2021

Solution House Software expands Smart Cities offering with facial recognition

The focus in Smart Cities is the provision of urban management, public safety and social services in cities, councils, districts, commercial and residential estates.

Solution House Software

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Local government elections

Apr 9, 2021

IEC outlines tech innovation in run-up to elections

The Independent Electoral Commission tells Parliament that new tech devices and systems are being prepared ahead of this year’s local government elections.

Staff Writer

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US Department of Commerce

Apr 9, 2021

US targets Chinese supercomputing firms with sanctions

These entities are involved with building supercomputers used by China’s military actors, says the US Department of Commerce.

Admire Moyo