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.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Gauteng Provincial Government works towards developing a fourth industrial revolution strategy, to push forward the province’s modernisation agenda.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
IBM Research Africa develops cloud-based technology to help the Gauteng government monitor, track and predict coronavirus infections.
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 Constitutional Court dismisses Telkom’s bid to be allowed to install telecoms stations at locations of its choice without prior approval from local authorities.
The sector estimates the wind sector alone will invest between R300 billion and R400 billion and create 25 000 jobs in South Africa by 2030.
The home-sharing firm expresses disappointment, saying it was overlooked in favour of licensed hotel chains in advanced level three announcements.
The regulator reveals timelines for licensing high-demand spectrum are on track, promising to publish an invitation to apply by the end of June.
ICT veteran Dr Andile Ngcaba says ICASA’s law in its current state cannot drive digital transformation, amid mooted changes for the telecoms regulator.
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic unmasks the defects in South Africa’s digital economy, which could be turned into opportunities if tackled now.