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R700m for grade 10 paperless classrooms

The Gauteng Department of Education will spend R700 million to roll out its e-learning and paperless classroom initiative for grade tens this financial year.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Department of e-Government

Sharing is caring, says Gauteng govt

The provincial government reaches an agreement with municipalities in Gauteng to share ICT infrastructure.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

National Tender Bulletin

ICT Tenders: Servicing government

This week's National Tender Bulletin sees government moving beyond products to consider matters ranging from maintenance to outsourcing.

Gartner Symposium Cape Town: It's still all about digital transformation

ITWeb chats to Gartner's Brian Burke about the research firm's annual African event.

Matthew Burbidge

Department of Communications

DOC looks to accelerate digital TV project

The communications ministry sets up a separate office that will be entirely dedicated to the country's digital migration project.

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

State IT Agency

SITA refuses to be held at gunpoint

State IT Agency CEO sent out a stern warning to service providers who think they can hold the entity to ransom.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services

SITA searches for socially-conscious innovation

The government agency challenges the public to come up with innovative solutions to help realise the targets of the 2030 National Development Plan.

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

Commonwealth sets ambitious ICT targets

ICT ministers from member states come together to discuss challenges and solutions to ICT adoption in the Commonwealth and beyond.

Department of Communications

It's time to introduce coding in schools, says govt

The state considers implementing coding in schools to develop skills and future-proof the careers of young South Africans.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

SA pushes space agenda

South Africa will showcase its space capabilities at the United Nations Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space in Austria this week.

Vision 2030 Awards

T-Systems SA gets finalist nomination

The winners of the Vision 2030 Awards will be announced today at Emperors Palace.

Govt must build skills for digital economy

Government will double down on infrastructure to ensure SA is not left behind in the fourth industrial revolution, says deputy comms minister Pinky Kekana.

Matthew Burbidge

IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking

No improvement in SA's digital ranking

New research shows a decline in SA's overall digital ranking, but improvement in regulatory frameworks and investment in telecoms bode well for the country's digital future.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba