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App aims to iron out KZN teacher recruitment woes

The provincial education department launches an HR app, to improve employment opportunities for qualified yet unemployed teachers.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

SASSA, SAPO deny bleeding R60m via social grants

The organisations assure social grant beneficiaries that they will continue to be paid their money on time every month.

Vodacom promotes tech access in ECD centres

The Vodacom Foundation provides ICT tools to Atteridgeville-based early childhood development centres.

Digital transformation

SAP’s Sohail Carim commits to digital Africa

In his new global role at SAP, Sohail Carim says he will assist African governments to drive digital transformation.

Samuel Mungadze

Renewable energy

Industry seeks clarity on renewable energy drive

Following the SONA, the renewables industry asks for clarity on the planned sequence to ensure momentum is not lost.

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

Social grants cost post office R60m per month

The situation is so dire that the post office is considering shutting down many cash pay points around the country, says City Press.

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

State of the Nation Address

Ramaphosa sees renewables as answer to Eskom’s woes

The president indicates that renewable energy can be the answer to the country’s energy supply needs.

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 accused of racketeering, trade secret theft in US

US prosecutors charge Huawei and its subsidiaries with an alleged racketeering conspiracy as well as conspiracy to steal trade secrets.

State of the Nation Address

WOAN licence ‘likely’ to be awarded in 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa reveals licensing of the government-proposed WOAN is likely to be completed sometime next year.

MeerKAT telescope gets R800m for 20 new dishes

The investment in the MeerKAT extension is split roughly into two equal contributions of R400 million by SA and Germany.

State of the Nation Address

SA’s 5G-ready smart city in the works, says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa tells the nation the country’s truly smart city is taking shape in Gauteng’s Lanseria.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

State of the Nation Address

ICT pundits hope SONA goes beyond ‘future intentions’

The president can’t be accused of not giving the ICT sector its due mention in his SONAs, but industry commentators say gaps between design and actuality need to be addressed.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Are we making technology too easy?

The Iowa Caucus app debacle reveals there is little real technology literacy, just technology functionality.