The ICT Summit brought forth a renewed commitment from both public and private sectors to leverage technology for meaningful change.
The public sector has not yet embraced digital transformation solutions in the same way as private companies, says Christiaan Leboho, MD of 4Sight Africa.
ICT policymakers need to move much quicker from policy to execution, says Cisco Africa and former 4IR commissioner Charmaine Houvet.
The Department of Health reintroduces B-Wise as an app to provide youth-friendly health services and information.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The successful implementation of the department’s digital vision has the potential to revolutionise government, says home affairs minister Dr Leon Schreiber.
Trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau appeals the prohibition of the merger of mobile operator Vodacom and fibre infrastructure firm Maziv.
Government, education, and finance sectors are the most affected by cyberattacks, according to Check Point.
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 summit fostered discussions across digital public infrastructure, deep tech innovation and cross-border ecosystem development collaboration.
The agency invites proposals to review its enterprise architecture, to address the loopholes in its Digital Beneficiaries Services platform.
Deputy president Paul Mashatile punts technology as a tool to fight the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide.
Young innovators will vie for the BRICS prize in Russia, while learners will represent SA at ExpoCiencias Nacional in Mexico.