National Council of Provinces chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane urges Parliaments to introduce legislation to prevent GBV via tech.
After failing to get its “one-ticket-one-province" system off the ground, the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport accelerates plans to roll it out.
The AfriGames Consortium wants SA’s gaming industry to be a “game-changer”, positioning it as a creator of games that compete internationally.
InfoVerge SA hosts webinar to detail its successful partnership with – and work done for – SA Tourism.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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ICASA, the Information Regulator, the Film and Publication Board and ZADNA unite to establish a collective forum.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The Department of Home Affairs gazettes the remote work visitor visa and the new points-based system for work visas.
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 burgeoning crypto sector leads the taxman to enforce tax compliance, as some taxpayers fail to declare these assets and trades on their returns.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research finds that 47% of SA’s public sector institutions experienced one to five cyber security incidents in the past year.
There is a huge uptake of drones in security, amid the soaring crime levels and advancements in drone tech, say industry pundits.
Sentech will continue supplying SABC services to three million South Africans for the next two months, while leadership explores long-term solutions.
The regulator’s call entails the process for licensing spectrum in the IMT750, IMT800, IMT1500, IMT2300, IMT3300 and IMT3500 bands.
The ministry will now be known as the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, after it was proclaimed in the Government Gazette.