Finance minister Tito Mboweni confirms work is being done to rebuild the tax collector's technical prowess.
The city is the only African city making its way onto global property firm Savills Top Tech Cities report.
The department's information and communications technology and related services will be offline as it relocates its data centre.
The disgraced chairperson remains on the regulatory authority's payroll, as the final decision to remove him from his post rests with the National Assembly.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Legislators in the UK claim Facebook intentionally and knowingly violated the country's privacy and competition laws.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The electronic tolling company hits back at premier David Makhura, questioning the validity of his claim that urban tolling increases the cost of living.
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
Does national government's equitable share allocation bolster municipal service delivery? asks Carl Stroud, CEO of Sebata Software Solutions.
The six-month programme aims to support Southern African and Zimbabwean biotech start-ups seeking to drive change in Africa.
Although Eskom is expected to dominate Tito Mboweni's budget, the ICT sector shares its thoughts on where the finance minister should turn his focus.
This week's National Tender Bulletin sees government tying up outstanding tenders.
The sector is at odds with the minister's move to re-negotiate renewable energy contracts in order to alleviate pressure on Eskom.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal prepares to test-launch a sounding rocket in the Western Cape.