The Small Business Institute warns South Africa’s competition authorities against excessive regulation of the digital economy.
The city officially opens its business process outsourcing academy at the College of Cape Town, as it sets out to create a talent pipeline for the fast-growing sector.
ITWeb looks at the 10 most expensive government tender awards.
The Western Cape charts a way for the city to be Africa’s tech capital, as it seeks to affirm its status as leader of the African tech ecosystem.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The communications and digital technologies ministry reveals to Parliament’s portfolio committee that it achieved an unqualified audit.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
This week’s National Tender Bulletin sees the rush to conclude outstanding tenders slowing to a crawl.
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 company will design, build, operate and maintain freeway management systems for Gauteng and the Western Cape.
The competition watchdog believes the digital economy threatens to further marginalise vulnerable businesses and therefore regulation is necessary.
The Department of Science and Innovation obtains a clean audit for the 2019/20 financial year, marking its third consecutive clean audit.
Huawei, Rain and Wits University establish South Africa and Africa’s 5G Innovation Lab, as part of cultivating human capacity and capability.
The Department of Home Affairs slaps EOH with a huge penalty and recommends the R400 million contract be ceded to a suitable subcontractor.