The Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services still hasn't finalised the process to provide broadband services to eight rural district municipalities.
The Integrated ICT White Paper is in its final stages of consultation and will be finalised in the next few months, says minister Siyabonga Cwele.
The Department of Communications' activities to raise awareness of digital television will not be funded for the 2016/17 financial year.
South African investors believe regulatory policy is inhibiting investment in Internet companies.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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This week's National Tender Bulletin sees government follow through on its tender opportunities.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Although the country has had a fair share of criticism regarding media freedom, the communications minister thinks otherwise.
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
Software leads the tender pack as government looks to its systems.
Hacking attempts on the Gauteng Department of Education's learner admissions Web site increased from 13 to more than 300 in less than a week.
Despite receiving an increase in the 2016 budget, minister Malusi Gigaba says his department will require more money for modern and secure systems.
Government will allocate R273m to the National Integrated Cyber Infrastructure System, minister Naledi Pandor told Parliament during her budget speech today.
Tiyani village in Limpopo joins areas in the Free State and Mpumalanga to open the registration process for set-top boxes.
The Independent Electoral Commission is busy this week with multiple renewal requirements on offer.