The need for the e-tolling system at all is questioned by trade unions and opposition parties.
Facebook and Twitter receive special mention in president Jacob Zuma's state of the nation address.
The lack of ICT mention in the president's state of the nation address is “sad”, says an industry commentator.
In today's technology roundup: Apple working on cheaper iPhones?, MS Internet Explorer 9 goes live, Egypt gets free Android encryption, and Jobs calls shots from home.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: Cloud touted $30bn industry, IBM to support China's cloud ambition, and UK varsities brace for the cloud.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The Eastern Cape has taken steps to resuscitate its ICT capability by revamping a once failed technology initiative.
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
A change in year-end affects AdaptIT's earnings in the first half of the year.
In this World Wide Wrap: New software for dementia patients, defence force eyes EHR, and healthcare info security a concern.
In this World Wide Wrap: Flawed court system to cost $2bn, Taiwan patents chill US firms, and tech giants swindled.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: MPs in $300k printer ink binge, mafia printers derail $50m census, and tech shows how snakes lost legs.
The City of Joburg's billing crisis is not SAP's fault, the company says. I'm inclined to believe it, but it is certainly SAP's problem.
Safer Internet Day is expanding to a month to include the annual 'Back to School Campaign'.
In today's technology roundup: Newspapers worry over Apple, Egypt protests leave Google in a bind, Dell unleashes Windows 7 tablet, and Facebook woos New York prostitutes.