Standard Bank is the latest financial institution to make smart IDs and passports available via its app, with Absa in discussions.
Vodacom Business executives spoke at an Executive Forum for Gauteng public sector decision-makers recently.
AI surveillance in education promises efficiency, but like e-tolls, it risks importing foreign systems that fail our people, values and lived realities.
The Department of Home Affairs partners with Capitec and FNB to enable smart ID and passport applications via banking apps, to reduce green ID book fraud.
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
The Supreme Court of Appeal determines Rubben Mohlaloga’s sentence was neither disproportionate nor shockingly severe.
The Competition Commission recommends the approval of Cell C’s acquisition of Blue Label’s Comm Equipment Company, without conditions.
The study aims to identify systemic gaps, evaluate institutional capabilities and generate evidence-based recommendations to strengthen SA’s innovation pipeline.
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 South African Bureau of Standards wishes to replace its bespoke SABStan application, which dates back to 1998.
The Department of Home Affairs opens phase two of an online system developed to increase tourism numbers from India and China.
The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation’s living evidence map aims to address gender-based violence and femicide.
The State IT Agency’s flagship public sector ICT event is set to return this September, after a strategic pause in 2024.