Conflux, a Beijing-based start-up, has achieved a rare feat: winning official Chinese government support for a public, permissionless blockchain.
NAMEC launches a scathing attack on the giant pay-TV operator over accusations levelled against it at the state capture inquiry.
Government's top tender awards for the month of February reveal the public sector's approach is varied indeed.
Advanced tech will play a crucial role in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, says deputy comms minister Pinky Kekana.
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
Gauteng receives R1.4 billion over the medium-term to drive the province’s high-speed broadband rollout ambitions, while ‘ghost-busting’ ICT has been implemented.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The bank says it has the foundation to enhance public and private partnerships to make the president’s smart city a reality.
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 company signs a contract with Axiom Space to take tourists and others to the International Space Station next year.
The South African Post Office puts e-commerce on its strategic business agenda, planning a soft launch of its own platform on 9 March.
Policy statements from National Treasury indicate a clear intention to significantly relax SA’s stringent intellectual property exchange laws.
The Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct will host the host second edition of the US Embassy’s gender-based violence hackathon series.
This week’s National Tender Bulletin sees basic education getting the opportunity to benefit from technology.
Communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will today officially open Samsung’s innovation lab at the University of the Western Cape.