The ITU's Cosmas Zavazava is optimistic the continent's young population will foster development of the ICT industry.
The country's Ministry of Health, through the PIU, has embarked on a $3,7-million project to install solar energy at 85 health facilities nationwide.
Winners will be announced during a Gala Dinner Awards, to be held at The Innovation Hub during Global Entrepreneurship Week, on 16 November.
Nations must use the ICT index to measure their own progress rather than for competitive purposes, says an ITU official.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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There is a need for a mature reflection on the evolution of urban development and how to harness technology to provide better services.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The ITU's measuring report identifies IOT, cloud computing, big data and AI as the key trends that will drive the digital revolution.
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 ITU development index shows a significant drop in the country's rankings, as it slides down four places from 88th position last year.
The countries hold bilateral trade and investment talks to improve trade in electronics and electrical goods.
The German IT company plans to challenge Transnet's intentions to have the awarding of the lucrative contract set aside.
Following a successful pilot phase in Gauteng, the safety and security app Namola is now available in other provinces.
The city was robbed of copper cables worth R2 million at its data centre and disaster recovery centre.
The Constitutional Court orders the social security agency to deliver a comprehensive plan by 8?December, detailing how it will pay social grant recipients.