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New home affairs minister declares war on system downtime

It’s unacceptable that, in the year 2024 and in the age of AI, home affairs still does not have a reliable IT system, says Dr Leon Schreiber.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

ZTE, Multimedia University launch six-month programme: Navigating the digital frontier for smart government

This collaboration aims to cultivate leaders proficient in harnessing digital technologies for Malaysia's public sector.

ZTE Corporation South Africa

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

DCDT leadership stability high on minister’s agenda

The comms ministry is operating at a vacancy rate of 18%, well above the vacancy target rate set by the DPSA, says new comms minister Solly Malatsi.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Department of International Relations and Cooperation

International relations dept looks to improve IT systems

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation plans IT enhancements in the 2024/25 financial year, reveals minister Ronald Lamola.

Akamai, Exclusive Networks Africa join forces

The companies have teamed up to bring software-based micro-segmentation security benefits to African organisations.

Exclusive Networks Africa

Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills

In this week's tech news roundup, Microsoft, this week hosted its AI, A New Era event in Johannesburg. At the event, Microsoft South Africa and Youth Employment Service signed a new partnership agreement that seeks to provide artificial intelligence skills to 300 000 South African youth. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #microsoft #evehicle https://www.itweb.co.za/content/o1Jr5MxPQgyMKdWL https://www.itweb.co.za/content/raYAyMorZx37J38N https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Olx4zMkaQEBv56km https://www.itweb.co.za/content/kLgB17ezgXXM59N4 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/mQwkoM6YENn73r9A

Department of Science and Innovation

‘Science Oscars’ honour SA sci-tech, innovation excellence

The National Science and Technology Forum celebrates winners of the awards showcase, including the recipient of the lifetime award.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Call Termination Rates

Cell C wants call termination rates delayed by three years

The proposed rates will be disastrous for smaller players, while benefitting the Vodacom and MTN duopoly, says Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes.

Department of Science and Innovation

Former dept of science, innovation DG heads to Unesco

Dr Phil Mjwara will take a top post at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, says minister Blade Nzimande.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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

Southern African Transport Conference

Eastern Cape readies digital taxi initiative

The Eastern Cape Transport Tertiary Cooperative is preparing to roll out the Wealth on Wheels Cashless and Digitisation Project this quarter.

Square Kilometre Array

PICS: SKA dish construction edges forward in SA

The first Square Kilometre Array-Mid dish structure has been assembled in SA’s Northern Cape province.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

New minister reveals R300m cyber heist at public works dept

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure discloses cyber crime that resulted in at least R300 million being stolen in the past 10 years.

National Tender Bulletin

Top ICT tenders: Security concerns for eTenders Portal

An expired digital certificate on National Treasury’s tender advertisement platform sees the website classified as not secure.