The GSMA uncovers the negative impact of high spectrum prices on consumers, going against government objectives to leverage mobile tech to reduce poverty and achieve economic prosperity.
Novus3 and BBD are working together to develop their software capabilities while servicing clients in Africa and exploring opportunities abroad.
The Bangalore-headquartered company partners a local ICT firm with the aim of connecting rural and peri-urban communities.
South Africa has seen the number undergraduate degrees in computer and information science stagnate at around 2 000 over a five-year period.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, in partnership with Standard Bank, offers support and funding opportunities to six tech start-ups.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The provincial government plans to add 321 public WiFi zones over the next financial year, as it looks to improve universal Internet access in the province.
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 stagnation experienced by the South African renewable energy market results in growth being overshadowed by the likes of Egypt.
Parliament’s communications committee invites South Africans to nominate suitable candidates to fill five vacancies at the ICASA council.
The regulator issues a R5 million fine to MTN for contravening Regulation 9 of the Standard Terms and Conditions, with R2 million suspended for three years.
Government has plunged the renewables sector into limbo because of policy indecision, says SAWEA’s Ntombifuthi Ntuli.
Rising electricity prices, power outages and gas emissions are some of the factors driving the increased interest in renewables, say experts.
Skymotion Solutions is trialling unmanned aerial vehicle technology to detect and map unexploded ordinance.