The regulatory authority's disgraced chairperson, Rubben Mohlaloga, has reportedly been sentenced to 20 years behind bars.
Wim Vanhelleputte has been forced to leave Uganda and MTN says it "has not been notified of the grounds for the deportation".
Only three days left to comment on the DHA's White Paper, which seeks to make the department fully digitised.
It is predicted the elections will pose many challenges for SA's ICT environment this year, as organisations tread with caution in an uncertain political environment.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Telecoms operators welcome the government's withdrawal of the "flawed" and controversial Electronic Communications Amendment Bill from Parliament.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams shelves the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, noting Parliament is unlikely to finalise it before the upcoming general elections.
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
Plans are in place to introduce an automated shark spotting system to enhance safety at beaches across the City of Cape Town.
The National Assembly participates in its first exhibition showcasing the country's readiness for rapid advances in ICT.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science looks to encourage the participation of women and girls in STEM-related fields.
The state looks to overhaul the education system so that young South Africans are prepared for the fourth industrial revolution.
With an installed capacity of 100MW, the facility will allow clean energy to be supplied to 179 000 homes in the Northern Cape.
President Cyril Ramaphosa uses his State of the Nation Address to confirm the appointment of the commission that will ensure SA is on track with the digital revolution.