The Department of Science and Technology stands out as one of SA's ICT departments that managed to tick most of the right boxes in 2014.
The regulator reacts to criticism its broadband plan contains a number of important oversights.
The money invested by the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy will assist to build and install radio receivers.
The controversial system went live exactly a year ago today, but critics say it is unlikely to see another anniversary.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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While some are already pre-empting the findings of the e-toll review, others call for patience so that the ruling party can save face.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Hardly any of the ministers whose portfolios affect the ICT industry performed particularly well, although Naledi Pandor was the standout star.
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
CIO Sal Laher says the company's voluntary separation package process will have minimal impact on its IT division.
SA's digital migration remains fuzzy, as a proclamation naming the responsible minister fails to appear in the Government Gazette.
Gunshot-detecting technology, better data management and "next-generation policing" are among the touted interventions.
Gauteng premier David Makhura's announcement that the e-toll report would only be released next year receives mixed reactions.
Gauteng premier David Makhura will receive the e-toll advisory panel's report on Sunday.
The research firm points out certain flaws in ICASA's broadband roadmap, finalised earlier this month.