The Economic Freedom Fighters bemoans the lack of progress in allocating spectrum, warning that if corruption influences the process, data costs will remain high.
Parliament’s Committee of Communications and Digital Technologies is set to invite the social media player to respond to questions about misinformation on its platform.
Facebook has a strong case to answer before Parliament, regarding its role in the dissemination of COVID-19 misinformation in SA, says the Democratic Alliance.
Judge Thokozile Masipa is chairperson of the new five-member Complaints and Compliance Committee, which will also consist of Paris Mashile.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The South African Social Security Agency encourages COVID-19 grant recipients to use the online channels at their disposal for application amendments, or to lodge appeals.
The country’s wind and solar energy industries welcome president Cyril Ramaphosa’s drive to boost the renewable energy sector.
In a world where two-thirds of the population live in cities, making these urban areas as smart as possible is vital for a better quality of life.
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
Even though it’s been billed as a pipe dream, president Cyril Ramaphosa says his vision of a South African city driven solely by smart technologies is becoming reality.
Government’s Biz Portal enables companies to be registered at just the “click of a button”, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.
The company cites continuing government delays in implementing SA’s digital TV migration programme as contributing to the division’s woes.
As part of the measures to address SA’s power shortfall, government will in the coming weeks issue a request for proposals for 2 600MW from wind and solar energy.