People use Google because they choose to, not because they are forced to, or because they can’t find alternatives, says the Internet search giant.
AWS is set to host a webinar on: "Citizen engagement as an enabler for smart cities of the future" this week, in collaboration with ITWeb.
A large number of technological-intensive services in Africa are still outsourced from international countries, says Rendani Mamphiswana, commissioner on 4IR.
The public service and administration department steps in to help the Eastern Cape government craft an ICT strategy after it had to withdraw the initial document due to plagiarism.
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
Energy minister Gwede Mantashe has gazetted amendments to Electricity Regulations on New Generation Capacity, to enable municipal power generation.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The suspect is to appear in the Hillbrow Magistrate’s Court for alleged theft of 60 hard drives from various workstations at the City of Johannesburg’s offices.
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
Government is developing “innovative new models” to provide low-income households with access to affordable, high-speed Internet.
The department moves to quell concerns over the appointment of Basil Ford as executive caretaker at the Universal Service and Access Agency of SA.
This week’s National Tender Bulletin sees government racing to award outstanding tenders.
Licence-exempt or lightly-licensed access to vacant UHF band TV channels can enable rapid deployment of low-cost, long-range connectivity, it says.
The social media platform lacked adequate cyber security protections and, at the time of the attack, did not have a chief information security officer, says a report.