President Cyril Ramaphosa urges citizens to download the COVID Alert SA app to help government identify and contain outbreaks before they spread further.
The mobile operator has reduced postpaid data bundles by 70%, while its prepaid package has been reduced by 32%.
Minister Senzo Mchunu directs government departments to ensure officials enrol for the compulsory ethics in the public service online course offered by the National School of Government.
A public campaign on the draft Films and Publications Amendment Regulations attracts nearly 14 000 comments, with the majority rejecting it with contempt.
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
Even though history shows otherwise, minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams says government is committed to the March 2021 digital migration deadline.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Providing access to scalable, dependable and secure computing power is transforming citizen services, including healthcare, says Zubin Chagpar: head of MEA, AWS Public Sector Sales.
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 city brings its free WiFi programme back to life, as it sets in motion plans to become the digital hub of the African continent.
The need for digital economy regulation is now all the more urgent, as COVID-19 moves more services online, says the Competition Commission.
The energy regulator concurs with a Section 34 ministerial determination which opens the way for the procurement of 6 800MW of wind and solar PV power.
Amazon Web Services and Intel bring you City on a Cloud, a competition that recognises the leaders who are shaping society today.
The Unemployment Insurance Fund partners with other government entities to create an updated database for Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme payments.
The South African Social Security Agency’s newly-launched online portal for certain social grant applications is inaccessible to some.