Communciations minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams announces the Cabinet-endorsed event will take place at the end of June.
President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints a digital revolution commission, but industry observers advise it must have substance to be taken seriously.
The State IT Agency removes B-BBEE and partnership status expectations from National Treasury's Integrated Financial Management System tender.
The 30-member commission, which will be chaired by president Cyril Ramaphosa, includes Shameel Joosub, Andile Ngcaba and Calvo Mawela as some of its members.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams confirms members of the much-awaited Presidential Commission on Industry 4.0 will be announced on Thursday.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
As SARS remains mum on Mmamathe Makhekhe-Mokhuane's employment status, a source tells ITWeb the embattled IT boss is looking to return to the revenue service.
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 US-based networking company opens a smart building, aiming to develop SMEs and speed up their entry into the digital marketplace.
Deputy communications minister Pinky Kekana will inspect digital migration implementation in the Free State, after missing self-set deadlines.
Rainmaker is part of a team of about 20 people, from GDS and five supplier partner organisations.
The communications ministry and industry players agree to swiftly finalise the spectrum policy directive and licensing processes.
The local ICT sector remains one of the biggest employers and contributors to the mainstream economy, as it continues to demonstrate dynamic growth.
The Independent Electoral Commission launches an online reporting platform for citizens to report instances of alleged digital misinformation on social media.