As SA’s youth unemployment crisis threatens a generation of joblessness, the National Youth Development Agency’s online platform aims to connect millions with jobs.
Despite its financial and service delivery woes, the state-owned entity is on a technology spending spree.
The online publication of all COVID-related contracts across all public entities has established a precedent for greater transparency, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.
The company announces the awarding of its bids to supply SA with 150 megawatts of dispatchable power through the use of renewable energy.
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
The State IT Agency looks to an electronic document management system to improve internal controls and accountability in procurement processes.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Consultancy firm PwC predicts central bank digital currencies will have the biggest disruptive impact over the next 20 years.
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
This Bill, which is now an Act of Parliament, creates offences for and criminalises, among others, the disclosure of data messages which are harmful.
Cloud can help the public sector to improve service delivery, education, healthcare, innovation in space and the achievement of national goals.
The South African Post Office signs an agreement with Mail Americas to give online traders better access to all of Southern Africa.
With increasing attacks come higher financial and operational impacts, including ransomware payments and associated costs, operational downtime and remediation efforts.
AltCoinTrader, Luno, and VALR confirm that they have received requests for transactional information in relation to a small number of customers.