The social networking giant expands its tools and policies for electoral and political ads to more countries across the globe, including SA and Zambia.
The company is suing several former executives, including Asher Bohbot, founder and former CEO; John King, former CFO; and Jehan Mackay, former head of public sector.
South Africa becomes the first African nation to rank in the global top 50 of countries in terms of start-up ecosystems, according to a global index report.
The association wants to stimulate innovation in local government, as well as help decrease high levels of youth unemployment in municipalities.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The state security deputy minister says he never facilitated corruption with Jehan Mackay, but may have accepted financial assistance from friends in business.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
President Cyril Ramaphosa urges citizens to think long and hard before pushing the send button to circulate misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines.
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
Enertronica Santerno will invest millions to enhance the capability of manufacturing inverters for solar photovoltaic applications in South Africa.
National Treasury announced that the country’s four primary telco operators can now bid on tenders to supply government with mobile communication services.
Access to technological tools and connectivity is the most powerful intervention to tackle youth unemployment, states the IQbusiness Youth Progress Index.
The parties say the deal is aimed at strengthening Africa’s ability to grasp the full potential of digital technologies and the digital economy.
This week sees Broadband Infraco, Sentech, SABC and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa drawing attention.
The content-classification body puts knowledge and innovation at the forefront, in the wake of a technologically-advancing society, says acting CEO Abongile Mashele.