The Information Regulator issues the first enforcement notice against a direct marketing firm, saying it contravened section 69 of POPIA.
Cape Town’s Library and Information Service will up WiFi access across its 102 facilities during the 2024/25 financial year.
SA falls short of the UN Broadband Commission's affordability threshold, with 1GB of data consuming over 2% of the average monthly income for many citizens, says Matone Ditlhake, CEO of Corridor Africa.
All three of South Africa’s biggest political parties’ manifestos ramp up their ICT plans, as they prepare to do battle for votes at the polls on 29 May.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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SA automobile industry bodies express concern at the lack of urgency of government’s R964 million electric vehicle budget allocation, set to be rolled out in 2026.
While the decision to bring the solar tax break incentive to a halt was expected amid fiscal constraints, industry players are still disappointed.
South Africa’s Information Regulator reveals data breach notifications of as many as 150 a month, up from 56 this time last year.
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 communications department to continue rolling out the second phase of government’s broadband project, with R2.4 billion set aside to implement the project over the medium-term.
The communications ministry to contend with shrinking budget, as Cabinet approves reductions to the department’s fiscal allocation by R727.9 million over the medium-term period.
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition reprioritises R964 million for the transition to electric vehicles, in support of implementing of SA’s electric vehicle roadmap.
The taxman turns to CCTV and related tech at licensed tobacco manufacturers, in an effort to address the high levels of illicit tobacco.