Despite the crisis at the SA Post Office, it will still be the distribution agent of set-top boxes to poor TV-owning households.
The councillor shortlist still contains a candidate whose chequered past has raised concerns.
While government has made good on minister Siyabonga Cwele's promise to establish a "cyber security hub", the site is itself a security risk.
Small and medium enterprises will be able to source financial information from newly launched online tool, finfind.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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A round-up of all the major talking points at the just-ended Government Technology conference hosted by SITA.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Only 1?000 qualifying TV-owning households in the Square Kilometre Array area have so far registered to receive set-top boxes.
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 officially opens a R400?000 computer lab at Umlazi Comprehensive Secondary School.
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.
Digital Business Platform 2.0?helps public and private enterprises plan, govern, design, implement and accelerate their digital projects and strategies.
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.