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Broadband Infraco, Angola Cables join forces

The companies partner to facilitate Internet access in SA as well as the rest of the continent.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Government shelves plans to sell Telkom stake

Telecoms minister Siyabonga Cwele reveals the administration's plans to offload part of its 39% Telkom shareholding have been put on ice indefinitely.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Independent Communications Authority of SA

ICASA seeks comments on draft broadband roadmap

The authority issues a draft of the International Mobile Telephony roadmap, calling for comments before 18 January 2019.

South African Social Security Agency

SASSA struggles to migrate all beneficiaries

The agency calls on beneficiaries to exchange old cards for new ones linked to upgraded payment systems, as it pushes to migrate over half a million beneficiaries.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Gauteng pupils to learn STEM in aviation skills

Over 400 learners from five Gauteng primary schools will participate in a week-long Adventures in Aviation programme.

Sibahle Malinga

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

Department of Science and Technology

Summit unpacks SA sci-tech white paper

The Department of Science and Technology hosted its first summit on the new draft White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation.

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services

Cwele vs ICASA standoff cost R1.7m

The telecoms ministry unpacks the legal cost implications of its spectrum allocation fight with the Independent Communications Authority of SA.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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

Renewable energy

Wind industry commits to transformation, indigenisation

A commitment statement drafted by members of the wind energy industry has been adopted at an AGM of the South African Wind Energy Association.

ICT Tenders: Consultants back on call

This week's National Tender Bulletin sees the services sector receiving a respite from Government's clampdown on consultancy expenses.

Huduma means service: Transforming Kenya's public service delivery

Huduma Centres have served 21 million people in five years and average 44 000 customers each day.

Four essential pillars of GDPR compliance

Master Data Management's Gary Allemann discusses a four-pillar approach to structuring General Data Protection Regulation programmes.

Sibahle Malinga

Gauteng Department of Education

Gauteng education reduces number of unplaced learners

The provincial education department finalises the majority of placements for grade one and eight applicants whose parents submitted online applications.

Public Sector ICT Forum

Smart village and township trials to come to Limpopo

The Limpopo chapter of the Public Sector ICT Forum has committed to trial a smart township and smart village concept in the province.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba and Adrian Hinchcliffe