The State IT Agency aims to give its training arm enough of a boost to warrant accreditation with MICT SETA and the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations.
The Act is dated and does not address the current environment, such as the evolving market that now includes OTT players, says a telco industry body.
Licensees are on track to ensure 50% of schools, clinics, hospitals and libraries are connected by 31 March 2025, says ICASA.
Eskom chairman Mteto Nyati reveals the strategy the company took to ease load-shedding, the unbundling of the firm and plans to reduce debt.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The state is committed to achieving wide-ranging internet access for all citizens, says communications minister Mondli Gungubele.
The Eastern Cape government turns to a digital livestock identification and traceability system, to curb widespread stock theft.
Friends of a Free Internet plans to picket at ICASA’s head office in Centurion on Friday, over high mobile data costs in South Africa.
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
AfCFTA is driving reforms in regulations and government requirements that should improve the speed of execution when setting up and kicking off development projects, says Berna Botha, business executive at SoluGrowth.
The Information Regulator launches a guidance note to direct how political parties use the personal information of voters for campaign purposes.
The Government Printing Works targets optimisations and support and maintenance services to ensure high system availability and agility.
Following businessman Andile Ngcaba’s calls for the appointment of a minister of AI, 68% of the respondents are against the idea.