Gauteng premier David Makhura asks the Special Investigation Unit to probe the controversial multimillion-rand Security Operation Centre contract.
Electronic communications service providers must disclose information to national tracing database.
The emergency release does not negate the processes under way for permanent assignment of spectrum through an auction, says the authority.
MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko orders an investigation into allegations of irregularity in the Gauteng Security Operation Centre Contract.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Moody’s cuts Telkom’s credit rating to junk, saying both the South African government and Telkom’s performance are highly correlated.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Effectively managing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic necessitates a limitation of various constitutional rights, says the Information Regulator.
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
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Although it will track and trace, via cellphones, those people who may have been exposed to coronavirus, government says their rights will be safeguarded.
Cellular shops in malls and shopping centres are to be closed to ensure more employees remain at home during the lockdown.
The submarine cable operator lays bare its plans to emerge from the nation-wide lockdown and the breaking of the West Africa Cable System.
The state-owned backhaul connectivity provider enters into a partnership with ItakaneICT to facilitate cashless money services in rural and disadvantaged communities.
Syntech is facilitating large-scale bulk imports of masks to assist the private sector and the National Department of Health.