MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko orders an investigation into allegations of irregularity in the Gauteng Security Operation Centre Contract.
Moody’s cuts Telkom’s credit rating to junk, saying both the South African government and Telkom’s performance are highly correlated.
Effectively managing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic necessitates a limitation of various constitutional rights, says the Information Regulator.
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Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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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.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Cellular shops in malls and shopping centres are to be closed to ensure more employees remain at home during the lockdown.
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 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.
As COVID-19 escalates, more technologically-driven healthcare solutions are preferred, with companies releasing telemedicine solutions to help ease the situation.
Collaboration, clarity and coherence are required from all stakeholders, as ICT is the primary tool to enable and support the kind of lockdown currently in force.
Telkom partners with the CSIR and Institute of Communicable Diseases to develop a coronavirus track and trace system.