The Northern Cape Department of Economic Development, Sol Plaatje University and Geekulcha will host the public lecture, delivered by Dr James Stanger, CTO of CompTIA.
The ANC responds to the contentious ICT policy directive, which is viewed by some as SA bending its transformation rules to enable the licensing of Starlink.
The SA-born tech billionaire leaves the US Department of Government Efficiency, a temporary unit aimed at reducing spending and cutting jobs.
Minister Solly Malatsi formally appoints four new members of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Council.
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 residential and small commercial battery storage market remained constrained in the absence of load-shedding, the company explains.
In Africa, the lack of cyber security skills is compounded by underdeveloped educational infrastructure and insufficient private sector involvement, says GFCE's Dr Martin Koyabe.
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 regulator institutes a formal investigation to ascertain the veracity of claims that Starlink may be unlawfully offering its services in SA.
President Cyril Ramaphosa contends South Africa will follow democratic due process when it comes to licensing LEO satellites, with no preference given to any provider.
How public servants can build a society through intentional artificial intelligence.
Minister Solly Malatsi tells Parliament the draft policy directive on equity equivalent investment programmes for the ICT sector isn’t meant to deviate from BEE.
Minister Solly Malatsi briefs Parliament’s portfolio committee on the equity equivalent investment policy directive for the ICT sector, amid concerns of flouting transformation laws.