The countries have yet to develop their African Resource Management Satellite Constellation contribution and will now work together.
In today's technology roundup: MS sues over Android e-reader, IBM offers $10m for bribery charges, AT&T justifies T-Mobile deal, and Google says China disrupting e-mail service.
The government plans to implement a self-regulatory mechanism that will review objectionable content being aired.
North Yorkshire pens a six-year contract with Northgate Arinso to support its managed services.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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There are efforts to finalise third-party mobile banking regulations to facilitate cellular banking in the country.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The oil company's proposed shale gas initiative in the Karoo would cause radio frequency interference for the telescope.
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 number of Dinaledi schools producing over 100 passes dropped sharply, but the quality of passes improved.
A new law is unlikely to make credit bureaus clean up their databases, leaving consumers at risk.
A slowdown in sales in the public and financial sectors hampers revenue growth at the company's largest unit.
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
Communications minister Roy Padayachie is confident in the abilities of the new Telkom CEO.
The police force aims to improve public safety data analysis for more than 1.2 million residents.
The company will supply government with multi-function print devices and management services.
It is now illegal for individuals or companies to throw away anything that constitutes e-waste, says Ulze van Wyk, MD of Africa E-Waste.