The new minister of communications has several tasks that he will have to prioritise to get the department back on track.
Former Telkom manager Temba Dlamini will begin his role today.
The company drops the value of goodwill and intangible assets by R745 million at two business units.
In today's technology roundup: Google Maps pioneer defects to Facebook, UK boasts of best cloud, Mass Effect 2 named best game, and Turkey lifts YouTube ban.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In this World Wide Wrap: Nokia denies Symbian speculations, teacher fired for supporting open source, and developers push for more frontiers.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: World record for underwater broadcasting, FCC freezes low-power TV stations, and Thai broadcast bill in final push.
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 untarnished reputation of new communications minister Roy Padayachie gives him elbow-room to sort out the DOC.
Cars are not communications minister Roy Padayachie's priority as he aims to have a plan to resuscitate the ailing DOC ready this week.
The arrests forced the other members of the criminal gang to lie low, says Kasperksy.
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
The platform delivers scalable capabilities and applications that lay a solid foundation for green, intelligent cities, says Huawei.
The e-tolling step would not have been necessary had government upgraded highways as the need arose, say sources.
Cell C and 8ta benefit from ICASA's final termination rate regulations, as they get preferential treatment that should boost competition.
Survival International holds Botswana authorities responsible for the cyber attack, which left its Web site down for days.