President Cyril Ramaphosa contends South Africa will follow democratic due process when it comes to licensing LEO satellites, with no preference given to any provider.
How public servants can build a society through intentional artificial intelligence.
Minister Solly Malatsi tells Parliament the draft policy directive on equity equivalent investment programmes for the ICT sector isn’t meant to deviate from BEE.
Minister Solly Malatsi briefs Parliament’s portfolio committee on the equity equivalent investment policy directive for the ICT sector, amid concerns of flouting transformation laws.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The dashboard is expected to serve as a critical tool for monitoring, analysing and managing utility consumption, with integration into financial operations.
The state signal distributor names Tebogo Leshope as CEO, after he served in the role in an acting capacity.
Minister Solly Malatsi backs efficient procurement by amending a clause in the SITA Act to allow departments to bypass the agency in IT procurement, effective 1 June.
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 minister stresses the importance of building robust scientific infrastructure, and reducing dependency on external funding.
Communications minister Solly Malatsi gazettes a draft policy direction that potentially clears the way for tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate locally.
How diplomacy over telecoms regulation was balanced against international political pressure on a global stage.
The State Information Technology Agency claims a duplication of bids led to the cancellation of the contract, but SS-Consulting isn’t buying it, calling the move irregular.