The Innovation Hub is inviting entrepreneurs to submit ideas for improving government service delivery.
The recently-established Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group drafts a policy position paper on crypto assets.
The regulator announces the qualifying operators to receive temporary spectrum, in an effort to bridge the communications divide during the COVID-19 lockdown.
The South African government introduces a platform to monitor fake COVID-19 news and sounds off warnings to those that spread disinformation.
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
Zero-rating the Web site will assist those affected by virus-disrupted earnings to get information about the UIF and/or apply for benefits.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The radio telescope finds a fascinating galaxy residing in the Norma cluster of galaxies, and one of the brightest objects in the southern sky.
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
Some organisations come to the embattled minister’s defence, claiming there are sinister plots to remove the self-proclaimed commander of the 4IR from office.
MTN Business partners with the Eastern Cape Department of Education to boost virtual education efforts for grade 12s during the lockdown.
The investment will be utilised within the next two months to add network capacity during COVID-19 and increase network resilience.
The competition watchdog concludes new data pricing deals with the country’s smaller mobile operators.
UNICEF says children are at increased risk of cyber harm as their lives move increasingly online during the lockdown.
The chairman, group CEO, group CFO and a number of directors pledge 30% of their board fees and salaries for the next three months.