ICT suppliers charge government more for their services, says the portfolio committee on telecommunications and postal services.
By using information and communication technologies, SA can address the key challenges it faces, says Vodacom.
The State IT Agency, which spends R5 billion every year on procurement, should spend even more, says minister Siyabonga Cwele.
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A prominent hurdle in the digitisation of public sector functions is how to implement upgraded systems that deliver services more efficiently, says Mohamed Cassoojee, VP and country manager for Software AG SA.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Top stakeholders are set to hold a think tank on open data in Durban this weekend, ahead of GovTech 2015 next week.
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 regulator admits to its shortcomings following its "desolate performance" in the 2014/15 financial year.
R2 billion from the sale of government's Vodacom shares will fund the New Development Bank, says National Treasury.
Law enforcement authorities investigate a complaint against Facebook managers for failing to act against hate speech.
Communications minister Faith Muthambi wants to sign a journalists' training programme agreement with Vietnam.
Minister Faith Muthambi has failed as the head of the communications department and must be fired, says the Democratic Alliance.
The National Tender bulletin shows increasing interest in the systems required to run government and its agencies.