The SA Revenue Service will receive an additional allocation of R3 billion to modernise its technology infrastructure and systems, reveals finance minister Tito Mboweni.
Ahead of the budget speech, industry pundits don’t foresee increased funding for the information and communications technology sector, despite its obvious prowess.
The Chinese telecommunications giant makes significant gains in the 5G market, despite the continued US sanctions.
To get the tourism sector back on its feet and boost economic activity, Cape Town unveils a Digital Nomad initiative to make it an attractive destination for remote working.
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Premier David Makhura identifies ICT and digital services, with a focus on the gig economy, as among the critical sectors to revive the provincial economy.
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa was responding to recent breaches and glitches caused by organisations failing to keep software appropriately patched and updated.
The regulator stresses that the mock auction and the actual auction will commence by 31 March 2021.
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 Government Printing Works admits it has only been able to publish extraordinary gazettes over the last two weeks.
The mobile operator awaits judgement regarding the country’s decision to impose a R40.2 million fine and to revoke its unified licence.
The provincial government plans to leverage tech innovation in its agriculture sector to create jobs, according to premier Alan Winde.
Local research firm BMIT urges government to clear uncertainties around issues like digital migration so the wholesale open access network can bear fruit.