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Construction starts at SA's biggest renewable energy project

At R11.6 billion total investment, the Redstone project will deliver clean and reliable electricity to nearly 200 000 households round the clock.

Vumacam connects CCTV network to City Power grid

The company has successfully linked seven of its CCTV poles in Rosebank and one in Braamfontein to the power utililty's grid.

City of Cape Town

Cape Town becomes major tech start-up investment hub

Roughly R1.2 billion disclosed investments were injected into Cape Town’s tech start-ups across 46 deals in 2020, reveals investment promotion agency Wesgro.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

City of Cape Town

City of Cape Town pilots e-commerce platform for SMEs

The e-commerce platform will enable small business owners to move their companies online and increase economic opportunities.

Technology Innovation Agency

Intensified efforts to make antenna-based Internet a reality in South Africa

The Technology Innovation Agency supports Gauteng-based start-up FibrePoynt to develop antenna-based high-speed fixed Internet.

Samuel Mungadze

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

Public Technology Institute

The future of work, office and technology in local government

The pandemic proved beyond a doubt the viability of telework at all levels of government, says Dr Alan Shark, executive director, Public Technology Institute.

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

National Tender Bulletin

ICT tenders: Picking up speed

The public sector is racing to post on National Treasury's temporary tender portal.

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

Estonian govt brings its digital ID programme to SA

The digital nomad boom sees the Estonian government expand its e-Residency programme for entrepreneurs and freelancers to SA.

Sibahle Malinga

Cloud: the most effective route to public sector transformation

AWS will host an executive webinar on cloud technologies as an enabler for digital transformation on Thursday, 20 May.

Public sector urged to digitally transform civil service

Senior ICT executives say the continent needs strong digital infrastructure to cope with a world that has been remodelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Samuel Mungadze

Golden Valley Wind Energy Facility

Mega wind energy facility switched on in ECape

The 123MW Golden Valley Wind Energy Facility reached commercial operations on 1 May, and is expected to generate over 477GWh of renewable power each year.

USAASA to bolster management team with new CEO, CFO

The Universal Service and Access Agency of SA advertises the positions of CEO and CFO, as it looks to bring permanent stability to its executive committee.