Eskom board chairman and tech industry leader Mteto Nyati remains bullish on SA’s prospects, as hyperscalers, subsea cables and AI create key opportunities.
According to the European Repository of Cyber Incidents, critical infrastructure – facilities and services vital to the functioning of society – has become a prime target for cyber criminals.
The Information Regulator rules against publishing the 2024 matric results in newspapers, and issues an enforcement notice.
The future of Africa’s smartphone market depends on multi-stakeholder collaboration, according to delegates at AfricaCom 2024.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The formation of the State Digital Infrastructure Company sees butting of heads, as Parliament’s portfolio committee seeks a bankable cause for its creation.
US president-elect Donald Trump appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency.
The company renews its partnership with the Western Cape government to expand its public WiFi project, through a R2 billion investment.
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 national department has taken steps to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act, but still has a lot of work to do, it says.
The GSM Association projects SA’s digital economy will near 20% of GDP by 2028, spurred by fintech, e-health and digital education.
The roundtable focused on unpacking threats in the modern era of digital transformation.
Why South Africa’s governance environment holds the key to digital anti-corruption technologies.