This week's National Tender Bulletin sees the Department of Environmental Affairs dipping deep into its wallet.
With the country officially in a recession, it's never been more important to focus on job creation, particularly for the youth.
Minister Siyabonga Cwele and the telecoms regulator settle legal battle to initiate the licensing of unallocated high demand spectrum.
ICASA believes the termination rates in the final regulations will aid in transitioning the market towards a more competitive landscape.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The medical dispensing unit aims to cut patient waiting times in healthcare facilities to less than five minutes.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Government enhances the level of engagement between the public and councillors by making its communications tool accessible via the social media app as well as USSD.
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 department pins its hopes on reprioritising ICT expenditure in departmental budgets to fund phase two of the R2.8 billion Gauteng broadband network.
President Cyril Ramaphosa promises implementation of an electronic visa system, as the country looks to tourism for economic growth opportunities.
President Cyril Ramaphosa details plans to revive the economy, which sees allocation of high-demand radio spectrum given priority.
Although SA's digital migration has been plagued by numerous hurdles, government's executive branch is satisfied with the progress made over the past 10 years.
There is still a lot of work that needs to be done before even thinking of a 5G network in SA, says Frost & Sullivan.
Despite budget constraints, the public sector will continue to prioritise modernising legacy systems to improve public service in 2019.