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.
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 South African Social Security Agency’s newly-launched online portal for certain social grant applications is inaccessible to some.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
ByteDance, the video-sharing app’s parent, has told the software giant that it will not be selling TikTok’s US operations to Microsoft.
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 innovation agency announces the appointment of Maphefo Sedite to manage its finances.
The agency was required to issue Vumacam with a decision on its wayleave applications within seven days of the order, which lapsed on 31 August.
The Internet Society unveils a toolkit to ensure trends in regulatory and technical proposals don’t harm the unique architecture of the Internet.
The mobile operator backs the government-endorsed COVID-19 contact-tracing app by enabling zero-rated access for its customers.
This week’s Tender Bulletin sees National Treasury issuing a pair of tenders targeted at local government.