After a long history of missed SA Connect targets, the telecoms department believes its new implementation model will finally get the broadband project on the path to delivery.
The trade union plans massive strike and court action over the Eskom split, saying government wants to privatise the power utility to the renewables sector.
The country's national science festival offers exhibitions, workshops, lectures and science talks, with researchers locally and abroad.
Jabu Mabuza is stepping down as Telkom chairman in May and will today testify at the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture in his capacity as Eskom chairperson.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Government activity may appear to be centred on Parliament this month, but public sector procurement offices are making sure the home fires are kept burning.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Minister Tito Mboweni used his budget speech to promise government action on some critical ICT areas; a step the industry describes as encouraging.
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 agency sets itself an ambitious 1 April deadline to light up SA's first government cloud platform.
The science and technology department will continue supporting the university's efforts to launch a sounding rocket, saying it remains important to local engineering.
The communications ministry commits to ensure South Africa migrates to digital TV by next July.
Minister Tito Mboweni says preparing SA for a digital future requires fixing the education system.
Finance minister Tito Mboweni reveals he will work relentlessly with minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams to determine policy direction for the licensing of high-demand spectrum.
Finance minister Tito Mboweni confirms work is being done to rebuild the tax collector's technical prowess.