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Numbers don’t lie: Government’s slow crawl to digital TV

In five years, only 500 000 qualifying households out of nearly five million have been connected to digital TV decoders.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

SA industry targets 170 wind farms in 10 years

The local wind industry awaits a ministerial determination to green-light the next round of wind farms to be built.

Furore as Zim exempts Huawei from tax obligations

The country backdates the exemption of tax to December 2009, cancelling all tax obligations for Huawei.

Tech deployment sees rhino poaching decline in SA

Improved capabilities to react to poaching incidents and deployment of technology are among the reasons rhino poaching is decreasing in SA.

Department of Science and Innovation

Data science students innovate while learning

The Department of Science and Innovation-backed data science initiative sees 2020’s first cohort of 65 students complete the programme.

Sibahle Malinga

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

Budget controls

IT vs public sector corruption

Public companies need an electronic audit trail to manage budget spend because people are less likely to override the system if their activities can be tracked, says Diederik Jordaan, MD of the Gen2 Group.

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

National Tender Bulletin

ICT Tenders: Dealing in devices

This week’s National Tender Bulletin sees government stocking up on end-user equipment.

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

Huawei revenue to ‘shrug off’ trade war

The US ban is unlikely to dent Huawei’s revenue anytime soon, boosted by its domestic market China and the EMEA region, says GlobalData.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Support for mines to generate own power gains traction

Energy minister Gwede Mantashe considers alternative measures to address the country’s electricity supply challenges.

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

WCape intros online guide to start-up investor landscape

The free online course gives start-ups and potential investors insight into the risks and rewards of early-stage investing.

Independent Communications Authority of South Africa

Spectrum licensing process to begin in April, says ICASA

The regulator says the spectrum licensing process will start in April following the three months of public submissions.

Samuel Mungadze

Commissioner envisions a ‘re-imagined SARS of the future’

Edward Kieswetter emphasises the need to boost the organisation’s technological capacity and derive insights from data.

Competition Commission

Deadline extended for MTN, Vodacom to cut data costs

The Competition Commission decides to extend the data price cuts deadline by one month.