Despite the rocky, retrenchment-packed start to the year, multi-stakeholder group SADA believes SA can become a frontier technology hub for the African region.
The Mandela Mining Precinct prioritises technology to improve safety and efficiency in the mining sector.
Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams conducts an oversight visit to various Gauteng facilities where over 500 students are being trained.
The governing party prioritises the release of high-demand spectrum to boost the economy and lower mobile data costs.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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It is agreed to build new growth sectors as the ruling party takes a friendly approach towards renewable energy independent power producers.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The app includes the VAT Act, Customs and Excise Act, Securities Transfer Tax Act, Estate Duty Act and Transfer Duty Act.
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
Finance minister Tito Mboweni invites South Africans to share tips on equitable economic growth ahead of the national budget.
Parliament’s communications committee invites the public to nominate candidates to fill vacancies on the Media Development and Diversity Agency board.
The city’s e-library services require public votes in order to win the UN’s global information society award.
This week’s National Tender Bulletin sees government entering 2020 at high speed.
The World Economic Forum’s social mobility index shows SA’s tech access ranks 69th, with an overall poor country ranking of 77th out of 82 nations.
The minister rubbishes reports linking her and husband Thato Abrahams to a life of opulence abroad at the taxpayer’s expense.