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.
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.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko urges ICT companies to partner with government to develop essential skills programmes to train unemployed youth.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
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.
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 Vodacom Foundation expands its digital literacy programme to equip small-holder farmers with digital literacy and business skills.
The residents are disappointed the city did not consult them about its plans to sell its R1.2 billion network to the private sector.
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA calls for a policy framework on electric vehicles and the reduction of the 25% import tariff.
The SAP deployment enhances economic inclusion among the city’s informal trade sector.
Tech companies must play their part in enabling everybody to participate meaningfully in 4IR, the minister said.
The search engine giant readies to roll out its digital skills programme at scale, as it looks to equip over 30 000 South African learners with the fundamentals of computer science.