The ICT resource centres, in the Western Cape, will have 200 schools linked to them for IT-based general teacher development.
An explanatory note around proposed changes to the Electronic Communications Act indicates the number of telecoms licensees will be limited.
Stakeholders now want to see some progress resulting from the e-toll engagements.
The new policy will be presented to Cabinet for approval in the 2012/13 financial year.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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A spectrum agency will handle frequency planning aspects if the law is passed.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Proposed labour law amendments will reduce SA's attractiveness as an investment destination, warns the opposition.
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 automated data exchange connecting government's financial systems to the rest of the world must be ready within seven months.
The taxman sees strong migration to eFiling at the start of the tax season, with an increase of 32%.
Police commissioner Riah Phiyega led an investigation into a contract that was awarded to Lefatshe Technologies, while she was a director of the entity.
Mapping the digital transformation journey
MTN and Microsoft partnered with Brainstorm magazine in hosting three executive roundtables at The Saxon on 21 June. The conversations that took place focused on the digital transformation journey for the public sector, enterprise and SME markets. #mtn #microsoft #digitaltransformation
Government says all stakeholders agree that Sanral is an outstanding agency, whose creditworthiness has to be sustained.
The department says rolling out technology is very time-consuming and, therefore, it requests patience.
The new director has been the chairman of the Southern African Large Telescope board since 2005.
The root cause of deficiencies in IT management controls is a lack of implementation of commitments by the leadership, says AG.