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UIF seeks assurance after AYO 'debacle'

The Unemployment Insurance Fund engages the PIC over concerns about the suspension of two execs.

Department of Communications

SA Connect reaches Limpopo

The communications ministry rolls out broadband services in Limpopo, as it looks to bridge the digital divide in that province.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Department of Home Affairs

Home affairs wants modernisation feedback

The department issues a draft white paper outlining its modernisation roadmap and calls for comment by 18 February.

South African Reserve Bank

Reserve Bank's crypto-currency proposals clear confusion

The central bank's proposal to introduce tighter controls on crypto-currencies provides legal certainty for those dealing in crypto assets, experts say.

World Economic Forum

Team SA sets its agenda for WEF 2019

Ahead of this year's World Economic Forum meeting, minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams talks up government's plans to build an innovative workforce.

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

Johannesburg Broadband Network Project

Future of Joburg's broadband network remains unclear

ITWeb charts the controversies around the project, following reports that three senior ANC members could face fraud charges for receiving millions from the venture.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

Renewable energy costs to keep escalating, says Eskom

Commitments from the earlier bid windows mean costs associated with renewables will continue to increase, the power utility says.

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

State IT Agency

SITA, Software AG offer SMMEs training opportunity

The government agency and Software AG commit to help with development of small businesses, unveiling a software training programme.

ANC bigwigs scored millions from botched Joburg broadband project

The Sunday Times has reported that three senior ANC members could be facing fraud charges for earning millions from the failed City of Johannesburg broadband project.

Department of Communications

Communications ministry leadership promises job security

Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams and her counterpart commit to ensure job losses are not part of the merger process of the ICT-focused departments.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

SAP Africa Code Week exceeds target, trains 2.3m

The skills development initiative empowered millions of youth with basic coding skills, almost doubling the previous year's achievement.

Sibahle Malinga

DA accuses ANC of misleading public about e-tolls

Tshwane mayor Solly Msimanga alleges the ruling party has no intention of scrapping the controversial e-toll system in Gauteng.

Facebook pulls Russian-linked fake accounts

The social network removes hundreds of accounts and pages, saying they engaged in co-ordinated inauthentic behaviour.