The organisations sign a five-year partnership for the acceleration of tech development and commercialisation in SA.
Local ICT analysts look back to see if their predictions for the year came true and delve into what 2020 has in store.
This week’s National Tender Bulletin sees Treasury's efforts to improve procurement processes sidelined.
CEO Andy Jassy criticises the decision to award the $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defence Initiative contract to Microsoft.
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
The company fights order banning carriers in rural America from tapping the Universal Service Fund to purchase Huawei equipment.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The governing party urges speedy action to ensure the findings and recommendations on mobile data pricing are implemented.
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
ZASpace, a community of business, government and academic institutions, will explore the benefits of space-based tech.
The mobile operator says it will continue to engage and vigorously defend against the recommendations.
In 2020, the department will add China, India and Nigeria to its e-visas pilot, which is being tested in Kenya.
The Competition Commission declares data costs are too high and takes Vodacom and MTN to task, while ICASA maintains data prices are just right.
The agency’s clean-up exercise is progressing well, with some officials being either convicted of graft or fired.
The capital city and its three universities explore innovative mechanisms to improve service delivery to residents.