The president calls for mediation in the legal disputes that have held back the country’s spectrum auction process.
The industry calls for the immediate release of available additional capacity from operational wind farms into the national grid, as load-shedding infuriates citizens.
The state-owned entity advertises for manufacturers to co-develop, supply and deliver feature-rich set-top boxes for digital terrestrial TV, direct-to-home and IP networks.
The organisations agree to work together within the context of the World Economic Forum Affiliate Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in SA.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The collaboration between the organisations aims to build an upskilling programme for unemployed and under-employed citizens in nine provinces across SA.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The South African Revenue Service plans to use big data analytics and artificial intelligence to improve revenue collection and locate tax evaders.
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 city decides to extend the run of its pilot online market, as it looks to continue supporting small businesses negatively affected by the pandemic.
Higher education, science and innovation minister Dr Blade Nzimande becomes a target of social media scammers, as impostors use Facebook to pose as him.
Of the total consignment of 730 000 laptops intended for National Student Financial Aid Scheme students, only 7 300 laptops have been received, almost a year later.
The profession’s representative body says auditing has been considerably affected by lockdown and is increasingly looks to leverage technology.
Chairman Ngcobo says GITOC will focus on spectrum, Internet connectivity and implementation of the Cabinet-approved e-government strategy.