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SCOPA zeroes in on Gauteng’s controversial IT security tender

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts says it had concerns about the month-to-month Security Operation Centre contract, despite allowing it to be fast-tracked.

Samuel Mungadze

3:50

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Apr 8, 2020

Ndabeni-Abrahams placed on special leave, ordered to deliver public apology

President Cyril Ramaphosa decides to suspend communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams for two months, after she violates the country’s lockdown regulations.

GreenCape, Treasury launch R488m fund for green SMMEs

The Green Outcomes Fund has been established to grow green small, medium and micro enterprises in SA.

Admire Moyo

2:50

The Media Hack Collective

Apr 8, 2020

Govt drags heels in providing COVID-19 stats, say data journalists

The Media Hack Collective is calling for help to lobby government to release coronavirus data more frequently to avoid misinformation.

WCape app gives entrepreneurs, small business a jump-start

The provincial government unveils an app version of its small business and entrepreneurship support and resource tool, JUMP.

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

3:30

COVID-19

Apr 8, 2020

COVID-19: Unpacking new regulations for ICT industry

The ICASA Regulations set out minimum standards that licensees must adhere to during the COVID-19 national state of disaster.

Webber Wentzel

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

2:10

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Apr 7, 2020

Comms minister in hot water for ‘breaking’ lockdown rules

Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will face president Cyril Ramaphosa after a social media post purports her to be breaking lockdown rules.

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