The top five finalists making waves in the tech space celebrated at the inaugural Standard Bank Women in ICT event, with start-up Ejoobi crowned the winner.
In 2018/19, 101 cases of child sexual abuse material were referred to SA’s Film and Publication Board through its Web site and client support services.
Members of the presidential commission on the fourth industrial revolution prepare a strategy document that will be submitted to president Cyril Ramaphosa in 2020.
Leaders of the DA want the city’s mayor to explain why the metro issued the tender tailored to suit Huawei, the Sunday Times reports.
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
Deputy minister Pinky Kekana stresses the need for women in tech, advocating for partnerships to help remedy the imbalance of women representation in the sector.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The country ranks 40 out of 65 in a study that ranks countries by Internet speed and the availability of e-government services, among other digital aspects.
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
This week’s National Tender Bulletin sees the State Information Technology Agency opening up about tender awards.
Shunned by the West, the Chinese telecommunications company pledges to equip thousands of South Africans with 5G and fourth industrial revolution skills.
The revenue authority suspends its embattled IT boss, pending a disciplinary process in respect of misconduct allegations.
Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko urges ICT companies to partner with government to develop essential skills programmes to train unemployed youth.
The company says the move to add 46 of its affiliates to the entity blacklist is politically motivated and has nothing to do with national security.
The Vodacom Foundation expands its digital literacy programme to equip small-holder farmers with digital literacy and business skills.