Communications minister Roy Padayachie finalises consultations with stakeholders before announcing a Cabinet decision.
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Public service and administration minister Richard Baloyi is expected to announce Blake Mosley-Lefatola's appointment as SITA CEO by month-end.
A decline in the number of matriculants passing mathematics this year raises concerns that economic development could be impacted.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The communications regulator dismisses Telkom's regulatory concerns regarding local loop unbundling.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The continent's growth prospective can even surpass the so-called developed nations, says Safricom.
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 government claims it is beefing up Web security to combat latest cyber attacks by hactivist groups.
The introduction of more active operators will drive service development and price competitiveness, says Qkon.
Online self-service will become ubiquitous in the future, says Consology.
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
Telkom has warned that the November deadline for local loop unbundling is not realistic.
An association of emerging manufacturers wants SA's digital debate to be re-opened, a move that could further delay switchover.
Motorola breaks up, 'Anonymous' attacks Tunisian sites, hactivist attacks looming, and IT industry guilty of age discrimination.
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