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Biden tightens screws on Huawei, ZTE

US president Joe Biden signs the Secure Equipment Act, a law that targets firms deemed to pose a national security threat to America.

Using the power of tech to address SA’s infrastructure woes

CP³ is a cloud-based software system that enables city managers in the public sector to ascertain and align projects to the city’s vision, therefore prioritising capital needs against city objectives.

Shifting the healthcare paradigm

It‘s high time the South African public health sector implements an integrated healthcare management system, says Gijima.

2021 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement

Spectrum release at forefront of govt’s economic reforms

The allocation of spectrum is among the structural reforms government plans to accelerate, states the 2021 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

2021 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement

Shot in arm for comms sector as digital demand surges

National Treasury data shows the communications sector is among those that recorded gains during the first half of the year.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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

2021 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement

Government sets timelines for e-visa expansion

The 2021 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement shows South Africa’s e-visa system will be rolled out to 15 countries by March 2022.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

15 - 15 November 2026

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

2021 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement

Govt pins hopes on renewables to overcome energy woes

South Africa’s government wants to accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources, says finance minister Enoch Godongwana.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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

ICASA calls on operators to apply for provisional spectrum

The regulator invites applications from operators for provisional assignment of radio frequency spectrum under the new National State of Disaster Regulations.

MagicOrange extends global footprint into Asia Pacific

MagicOrange expands its global footprint with the acquisition of its first Asia Pacific customer, New Zealand’s Hamilton City Council.

Grindstone Ventures

Grindstone raises R100m to support SA tech start-ups

The female-led African venture capital fund will focus on post-seed investments, where there is a major gap in the South African funding landscape.

Southern African Institute of Government Auditors

New councillors to get computer literacy, finance training

The Southern African Institute of Government Auditors collaborates with local government to upskill newly-elected councillors.

Sibahle Malinga

National Electronic Media Institute in South Africa

Call for youth to participate in 4IR, data science hackathon

The National Electronic Media Institute in South Africa will host a data science and fourth industrial revolution hackathon from 19 to 21 November.

South African Post Office

Not much interest in subsidised set-top boxes for digital TV

The SA Post Office records less than 60 000 registrations for subsidised set-top boxes, despite government’s efforts to ramp-up the much-delayed switch to digital TV.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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