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Sentech touts ICT sovereignty amid ambitious satellite plans

Sentech acting CEO Tebogo Leshope urges SA to build its own ICT capabilities, including a communications satellite, to lessen reliance on external providers.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

ITWeb GRC Conference 2025

Video: Skills gap stifles public sector’s IT endeavours

The IT skills shortage in SA's public sector leads to heavy reliance on outsourcing managed service providers and hiring of junior IT specialists.

Sibahle Malinga

South African National Space Agency

SANSA provides crucial support for IM-2 lunar mission

The local space agency provides tracking, telemetry and command support for the IM-2 lunar mission from its Hartebeesthoek ground station.

Social relief grant probe uncovers areas of weakness

SASSA plans to up cyber security after an investigation uncovers vulnerabilities in online applications for the Social Relief of Distress grant.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

National Treasury

Latest SAPO financial aid unlikely to make ‘meaningful’ impact

The approved R150 million transfer does not go far enough to address the challenges facing the post office, says the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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

Duxbury Networking

Aligning ICT growth with SA’s development goals

Duxbury Networking is invested in supporting the national development goals by helping businesses and communities harness the power of digital connectivity, says André Kannemeyer, CTO at Duxbury Networking.

Duxbury Networking

CompCom accuses X, Facebook of amplifying misinformation

X and Meta must introduce a level of liability for promoting misinformation and disinformation on their platforms, says the Competition Commission.

Sibahle Malinga

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Minister looks to iron out digital participation cost barriers

The communications ministry begins a dialogue with industry bodies, as SA aims to drive digital inclusion through affordable smart devices.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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

Joburg approves by-law to regulate CCTV cameras

This by-law is intended to regulate and not restrict the erecting of CCTV infrastructure on city structures, says the city.

Google denies wrongdoing, disputes R500m compensation

The internet search giant disagrees with the Competition Commission’s claim that it has taken disproportionate value from South African publishers.

National Tender Bulletin

Top ICT tenders: Budget delay to hit public procurement

It was a quiet week for ICT tenders, with the subdued activity expected to extend until the rescheduled budget speech.

CompCom wants Google to pay SA’s news media R500m

The Competition Commission says Google must compensate the local news media up to R500 million annually for the imbalance in shared value.