The minister of SA's new telecoms and postal department highlights the need for an `e-skills revolution'.
The newly-formed department's main focus will be on getting out "the good news" about government.
The Western Cape government, SITA and Neotel have concluded an agreement to provide broadband services to over 2 000 government sites.
New mobile science labs should complement the city's existing ICT access initiatives.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The provincial government launches a project with Neotel to connect over 2?000 sites and offer province-wide limited free WiFi.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
We round up this week's top six trends from across the globe that piqued our interest or had us scratching our heads.
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
Zayed Future Energy Prize calls on South African entries which could win a share of $4?million for the most innovative green energy ideas.
Minister Naledi Pandor will lead local academics to a European science forum in a bid to boost ICT for social development.
Justice Project SA clears up issues surrounding roadblocks featuring e-toll vans that have incited panic among motorists.?
This year, ICT gets a mention, but still does not make the grade as one of president Jacob Zuma's top priorities.
President Jacob Zuma pledged assistance to address the City of Joburg's error-strewn billing system.
Government plans to increase renewable energy projects, while ICTs get minimal focus in the second State of the Nation Address this year.