The South Gauteng High Court declares some parts of the Act as unconstitutional, as bulk surveillance activities are unlawful.
Faced with declining coal exports, SA must prepare for the ongoing technology-driven transition away from fossil fuels, says a research institute.
The Information Regulator will take the GPS and fitness accessory maker to task over a data breach that affected thousands of users.
Before an operator can install and monitor surveillance cameras, reasonable steps must be adhered to in terms of the law, says the Information Regulator.
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
Last week’s National Tender Bulletin saw government focused on concluding outstanding tenders.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The deputy communications and digital technologies minister's name has been dragged into a dispute over a R300 million IT tender, Sunday Times reports.
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 multi-stakeholder partnership seeks to tackle the digital skills gap in communities through a digital transformation initiative.
A lobby group charges that the finance minister is out of touch with the realities faced by SMMEs in their quest to access spectrum.
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.