E-toll opposition groups describe the transport minister's approach to the e-toll review process as "arrogant" and "offensive".
It's been a quieter week from the National Tender Bulletin, with the Department of Defence looming large.
Transport minister Dipuo Peters argues e-tolling was conceived by Gauteng's government two years before the state's road agency Sanral was born.
Government's expanding technological ecosystem will connect employees, local government, citizens and businesses, says Neotel CEO Sunil Joshi.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Appearing before the review panel, transport minister Dipuo Peters described Gauteng's e-tolls as an imperfect solution, but said "doing nothing was not an option".
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Minister Siyabonga Cwele invites nominations for members to serve on the two-and-a-half-year-old ICT charter.
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 contract is to supply 4-13Ghz microwave radio, radio system peripherals and equipment, and Mimo max technology.
While etv confirms it is lobbying government to include set-top box controls, it denies having done so by selling out its editorial integrity.
The department confirms Jimmy Manyi's role as special advisor to the minister is a part-time position, which means he can keep his Rand Water job.
No forced retrenchments are foreseen until at least March, by which time Solidarity expects a new company structure, so job cuts would be unnecessary.
The company intends to foster a greater understanding of how government can best utilise ICT technologies.
A presidential proclamation is apparently being finalised that will put to rest jurisdictional questions.