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ICASA calls for spectrum migration assistance

The regulator requires help with development of the implementation strategy for the Radio Frequency Migration Plan.

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Communications ministry entities back Ndabeni-Abrahams

Despite reports of a tumultuous past, the heads and CEOs within minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams’s portfolio have committed their support to ensure delivery of key targets.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

College-industry partnership promotes ICT talent development

Huawei, SAPCO and the Department of Higher Education and Training strengthen their partnership to transform 33 TVET colleges into ICT academies.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Aflent Business Solutions

Software AG to improve municipal service delivery

The company has partnered with Aflent Business Solutions to deliver the Smart City Solution that will help improve service delivery in all municipalities.

Department of Health

Health department moves COVID-19 travel screening online

The department readies the COVID SA travel system, an online tool that allows travellers to complete the health questionnaire ahead of arrival at ports of entry.

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

Amazon to tap into Eskom’s grid in renewable energy project

The local project will see 28GWh of solar energy wheeled via Eskom’s grid from a solar farm in the Northern Cape to Amazon’s facilities each year.

William Ngomane

How digitisation can help govt achieve its goals

The benefits digital transformation offers the public sector are huge, but having clearly determined goals and ensuring proper implementation are equally critical to success.

Alcatel Lucent Enterprise

National Treasury

National Treasury seeks information management consultant for Limpopo

GTAC is looking for a single IT expert to help implement the Limpopo Infrastructure Delivery Management System.

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

Nigeria suspends sale, registration, activation of new SIM cards

The move is expected to impact SA’s MTN, which is the leading mobile network operator in the west African country.

Govt’s weak IT systems flagged for sluggish COVID-19 relief delivery

The auditor-general’s COVID-19 audit once again flags IT systems as among the top shortcomings in government efficiently delivering relief initiatives.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

US states sue Facebook amid Instagram, WhatsApp unbundling push

A group of US states sues Facebook for anti-competitive behaviour, with the Federal Trade Commission pushing for the unbundling of Instagram and WhatsApp.

Samuel Mungadze

National Tender Bulletin

ICT tenders: Loading up on licensing

This week’s National Tender Bulletin sees government paying attention to software requirements.