Load-shedding will have a negative impact on existing telecommunications infrastructure, warns National Treasury’s review document.
The communications ministry eyes 2021 for Bills that will make way for the establishment of two state-owned ICT companies.
The communications department promises to speed-up implementation of much-delayed projects, to advance SA’s ICT interests.
The department receives R1.9 billion over the medium-term, to continue with the modernisation programme of its systems.
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The former communications minister tells the State Capture Inquiry that MultiChoice took a hard-line stance against the rollout of signal encryption.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The broader plan of making Gauteng the Silicon Valley of Africa remains on track, says premier David Makhura.
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 enables users to customise the technology, and tune and broaden language models beyond what is possible within fixed-release cycles of proprietary products.
This week’s National Tender Bulletin sees interest in ICT remaining robust despite government procurement activity flagging elsewhere.
On the eve of the budget speech, ICT sector pundits give minister Tito Mboweni some tips, as expectation for tech-driven solutions remains high.
Citizens plead with the Johannesburg Roads Agency to fix the pothole reporting app, after not being able access it since November.
Four months into its lifecycle, the MyCiTi bus app proves to be a hit among commuters, with 21 000 downloads recorded.
Defiant Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei announces a slew of 5G products and solutions amid its rift with the Trump administration.