A big portion of the Department of Science and Technology's budget will go towards training and research programmes.
Integrated smart cards that can be used across different modes of transport are still in the pipeline, says minister Dipuo Peters.
The National Tender bulletin reveals Sentech is eyeing a little renovation, while KwaZulu-Natal kicks off plans to establish digital community hubs.
The new telecoms department will now oversee government's IT procurement agency.
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The initiative will integrate best practices, compliance and procedures in a bid to flesh out SA's cyber security policies, says Siyabonga Cwele.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Communication minister Faith Muthambi's advisory team has come under fire for comprising political appointments.
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
A government proclamation may have stilled rumours as to where the regulator falls, but the body's role is more nebulous than ever.
SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng, former GCIS head Jimmy Manyi, and the face of Sanral, Vusi Mona, will advise the new communications minister.
Trimming communication costs, fast-tracking infrastructure rollout and digital migration are prominent targets in the minister's budget vote speech.
The department introduces user concessions in a bid to encourage non-compliant motorists to settle their e-toll bills.
Communications minister Faith Muthambi's budget vote address underlined the department's role as a key conduit for disseminating government information.
Government's new state information arm quietly moves ahead with its plans, despite controversy around its new head.