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‘Internet access should not be a luxury’

The challenge for affordable Internet across Africa continues, with mobile data costs “too expensive for all but the wealthiest few”, says the Alliance for Affordable Internet.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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Department of Basic Education

Oct 22, 2019

Coding, robotics curriculum in motion

The education department targets 1 000 schools to pilot its coding and robotics curriculum, as it looks to equip learners with the necessary skills to thrive in a digital society.

More details emerge in Datacentrix’s tiff with BEE partner

The systems integrator says it will not be forced to pay its black economic empowerment partner an inflated amount of money.

Admire Moyo

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International Energy Agency

Oct 22, 2019

Renewable energy to balloon by 50% globally

The adoption of clean energy sources is on the rise globally and in five years massive wattage from renewables is expected to be added to the grid.

Staff Writer

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Square Kilometre Array

Oct 21, 2019

SKA helps NCape develop into radio astronomy region

The Square Kilometre Array puts the Northern Cape’s Carnarvon on the radio astronomy map as host of over 70 radio telescopes.

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

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Gwede Mantashe

Oct 21, 2019

Mixed reaction to SA’s power plan

Industry body reaction to government’s envisaged energy production plan sees some critical of the proposal and others cautiously optimistic.

Samuel Mungadze

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

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Integrated Resource Plan

Oct 18, 2019

Government finally approves energy blueprint

After multiple stumbles, government approves the country’s Integrated Resource Plan 2019.

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

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City of Cape Town

Oct 18, 2019

Business process outsourcing unlocks R4.7bn for Cape Town

Over the past five years, the Mother City has raked in billions from the business process outsourcing sector.

Renewables sector challenges Eskom over load-shedding

The industry believes clean energy can help to stop the latest bout of load-shedding introduced by Eskom.

SA now hub of ‘true’ African smartphone

Analysts weigh in on the benefits of a local smartphone manufacturing plant, advising the Mara Group to have a long-term plan to successfully compete in SA.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba