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South Africa’s smart city approach should be like 'eating an elephant'

There is no real reason why we could not have successful smart cities in SA, provided we get the basics right, says Mint Group’s strategic account executive Claudia Correia.

Mint Group

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Gwede Mantashe

Mar 19, 2021

Mantashe unlocks R45bn renewables investments in SA

The energy minister opens Bid Window 5 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme, which will procure a further 2 600MW of energy.

BREAKING: MICT SETA CEO placed on precautionary suspension

Without giving many details, the organisation says Mdu Zakwe has been placed on precautionary suspension pending “a recent investigation”.

Crypto-currency account-holders fume as SARS cracks whip

Some local crypto-currency account-holders express anger after the taxman demands the declaration of their crypto-currency investments.

White House puts MS security flaws under spotlight

A task force looking into the recent hack of the Exchange platform discusses the remaining number of unpatched systems and malicious exploitation.

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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AYO Technology Solutions

Mar 18, 2021

AYO seeks parliamentary probe, claims politics behind its woes

The firm says despite cooperating with all the probes it faced on alleged impropriety, it has been placed under unwarranted intense scrutiny.

Samuel Mungadze

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Department of Higher Education and Training

Mar 17, 2021

Students urged to use online university placement system

Education minister Dr Blade Nzimande asks post-matric students still looking to be placed to use the department’s online Central Application Clearing House system.

Staff Writer

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Information Regulator

Mar 17, 2021

No extension to POPI Act grace period, says info regulator

The Information Regulator stresses the one-year grace period given to organisations to comply with the data privacy law will not be extended.

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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ICASA

Mar 17, 2021

ICASA wants spectrum ‘settlement discussion’

The regulator is open to settlement negotiations, rather than having a mediation process with the litigants in the spectrum auction impasse.

Samuel Mungadze

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National Institute for Occupational Health

Mar 16, 2021

Ford donates R2.5m to SA’s health surveillance system

The automaker donates millions to help enhance the National Institute for Occupational Health’s COVID-19-focused surveillance systems.

Sibahle Malinga

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Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Mar 16, 2021

Comms ministry starts phased switch to digital TV

The communications department keeps up with the latest timelines on the digital migration project, switching off analogue TV transmitters in some Free State towns.

Cape Town’s Ombud rolls out SMS-based information line

The city’s residents can use the SMS service for general queries and to get advice on how to lodge complaints.

Staff Writer