The third Public Sector ICT Forum last week included insight into data protection and privacy, the impending POPIA regulations and the journey towards a connected society.
A special provincial task force will be set up to help deal with the ongoing violence between metered taxi drivers and Uber drivers.
The decision, to be announced this week, will lift the lid on the role of the SA Post Office in the future of social grants payments.
Leaders at UN call to action to ensure access for all or risk some vulnerable populations falling deeper into the digital divide.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Facebook's Africa Safety Tour team meets with leading South African representatives and experts to provide practical advice on online safety.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The South African Wind Energy Association has appealed to the energy regulator to do the right thing.
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 UN Commission's state of broadband access report highlights broadband's increasingly important role in helping communities improve their livelihoods.
This week's National Tender Bulletin sees several national departments advertising significant tenders.
The sector considers the legal, financial and credit risk implications on their projects before power purchase agreements are signed.
The department considers deviating from the SITA Act, as the state agency's procurement processes threaten to delay high priority projects.
The Information Regulator publishes draft regulations and invites people to comment on them by 7 November.
The cement supplier embarks on a Mobile Science and IT Lab initiative, supplying labs to underprivileged schools throughout the country.