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South Africa’s maths, science scores still lag behind

The latest stats from the “Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study” show limited progress in both these key subjects.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Top US cyber security firm FireEye hit by 'state-sponsored adversary'

The company is releasing hundreds of countermeasures to enable the broader security community to protect themselves.

Cyril Ramaphosa

Govt wants 80% of population to have Internet access by 2024

Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams signs a performance agreement, agreeing to ensure 80% of the population has access to the Internet in the next four years.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Digital Gauteng hackathon seeks innovation for local government

The hackathon challenges developers to come up with new service delivery solutions for municipalities.

Shift in smart city focus amid growing budgets

While the smart cities concept was originally based on ICT such as IOT and 5G, in 2020, this pivoted to reinvented hardware and associated systems.

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

Information Regulator

Information Regulator welcomes new member

President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Alison Tilley as a part-time member of the Information Regulator.

Public Sector Forum: Why we’re still failing women in tech

Some of government’s most promising solutions to the pandemic have come from young women in ICT.

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

South Africa must plan for ‘future-fit’ digital infrastructure

The pandemic exposed countries’ digital infrastructure weaknesses, revealing the need for a change in thinking and planning for the future, says minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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

Ford Motor Company

Tshwane automotive city gets R4.3bn injection for job creation

The Tshwane-based automotive city has created hundreds of jobs through the first R4.3 billion investment from suppliers and partners.

Sibahle Malinga

COVID-19 alert app notches up 1m downloads

South Africa’s coronavirus alert app now counts a million downloads, as government tries to prevent a second wave of new infections.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

COVID-19 vaccine

Cyber criminals target COVID-19 vaccine supply chains

Cyber actors are sending phishing e-mails to organisations involved in vaccine storage and transport to harvest account credentials, says IBM.

Department of Basic Education

Public urged to participate in online book club

The National Reading Coalition and partners gear up to host the first virtual book club reading session on 14 December.