The government’s digital responses to the COVID-19 pandemic showcased the power of moving services online.
The e-hailing companies express concern that the planned Economic Regulation of Transport Bill grants the regulator extensive powers on pricing.
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies donates a fully-furnished ICT lab to the newly-opened OR Tambo Technical High School.
The Windaba Virtual Conference hears the sector is set to transform SA’s energy landscape by delivering 14.4GW of energy over the next decade.
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 contract will see the company provide a fully-managed health information system to the Gauteng Department of Health.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The Presidential Commission’s strategy and plans for how SA should respond to the fourth industrial revolution is promulgated in the Government Gazette.
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 Department of Science and Innovation invites the biotech community to register on its newly-launched Bioeconomy SA Portal.
This week’s National Tender Bulletin sees the rush to conclude outstanding tenders heating up.
Google rolls out an Online Safety Curriculum Guideline, an interactive resource that allows Western Cape teachers and pupils to learn about online safety.
Africa’s first high-speed rail project will be augmented by the rollout of electric buses and off-grid renewable energy.
The UN warns that the amplification of inaccurate or harmful information and ideas on social media exacerbates some of the most pressing issues, like COVID-19.