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.
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.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Government has plunged the renewables sector into limbo because of policy indecision, says SAWEA’s Ntombifuthi Ntuli.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Rising electricity prices, power outages and gas emissions are some of the factors driving the increased interest in renewables, say experts.
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
Skymotion Solutions is trialling unmanned aerial vehicle technology to detect and map unexploded ordinance.
Altron chief executive Mteto Nyati says the suspensions are in line with the company's zero-tolerance to unethical conduct.
Broadband is key to technologies that promote greater equity, and broader social and economic participation, says finance minister Tito Mboweni.
This week’s National Tender Bulletin sees government looking to leverage external intellectual capital.
McKinsey research demonstrates that digitisation and automation in South Africa are likely to result in a net gain in jobs, rather than a loss, as widely feared.
The investment focuses on three key areas: job creation, skills and talent development, as well as national cyber security.