The former communications DG denies accepting any other position, and plans to return to work next Monday.
The Department of Science and Technology has teamed up with the European Union in a EUR30 million deal to eradicate poverty through job creation.
The delay in choosing a digital TV standard is costing the economy, and the company may go to court over the issue.
In this World Wide Wrap: iPad eating into notebook sales, sanctions affect Iran PC sales, and Dell to expand laptop offerings.
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: Environmental publications on show at WWEM, Greenlight presents waste management tech, and Vancouver eyes China for green tech.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Global telecoms groups team up to build capacity in the use of satellite communications systems.
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
Improving IT can lead to increased delivery in the public sector, says Accenture.
Government will look at narrowing the scope of the proposed Protection of Information Bill.
The DA says figures showing how much the DOC spends on rent is indicative of Nyanda's luxurious spending.
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
Party resolutions up for discussion include integrating and streamlining of government's ICT investments under a single authority and setting up an ICT tribunal.
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In this World Wide Wrap: Netherlands province picks Cordys BPM, Progress intros BPM initiative, and Active Endpoints upgrades ActiveVOS.
In this World Wide Wrap: NZ targets 2013 for digital switch, Bangladesh to get satellite tech, and Finland brings HDTV to 1.5m.