Educators that have developed cutting-edge learning and teaching tech projects are invited to enter the Commonwealth education awards by the end of August.
The National Council of Provinces has passed the Cybercrimes Bill and the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Bill.
The changes to the database regulations indicate the importance placed on the protection of the public’s right to privacy, says Webber Wentzel.
The agency switches to an updated database after discovering declined applicants actually do qualify for the R350 relief grant.
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 advent of COVID-19 has, in many instances, sped up digitisation initiatives in the public sector.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Launching today with 100 sites, MTN’s 5G network covers areas of Johannesburg and Cape Town, as well as Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth.
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 telco says this is a convenient way to self-RICA, while observing COVID-19 lockdown social distancing requirements.
Information Regulator chairperson Pansy Tlakula advises local organisations to use the one-year grace period to put compliance measures in place.
Parliament's finance watchdog SCOPA urges the Unemployment Insurance Fund to fix the COVID-19 relief fund’s IT system, amid a rise in fraudulent activities.
This week’s National Tender Bulletin sees government interest in all things networking experiencing a sharp increase.
Gauteng Provincial Government works towards developing a fourth industrial revolution strategy, to push forward the province’s modernisation agenda.
IBM Research Africa develops cloud-based technology to help the Gauteng government monitor, track and predict coronavirus infections.