In this World Wide Wrap: BBC World in financial strain, ministry settles on ISDB-Tmm standard, and engineers get 3D TV boost.
The country's standing in the World Economic Forum's annual Global Competitiveness Ranking has lost nine places.
A report by the Auditor-General has found that a Water Affairs contract was repeatedly extended, without following proper procedures.
Government is soon to announce the establishment of an anti-corruption unit, the public service and administration minister says.
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
The bank will now use BankservAfrica to clear cheques, which will help reduce fraud.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Apple lays rules bare for developers, E-mail worm affects computers worldwide, Craigslist faces further political attacks, Cloud-related problems cost firms |--gbp--|500 000 annually
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
In this World Wide Wrap: Ghana drives e-government, Australian IT services market bounces back, and Nano tech cuts carbon emissions.
Millions of rands could be confiscated if the Gauteng Gambling Board wins an appeal to have online gambling finally declared illegal.
The company will show an improvement in bottom line earnings when it reports its results next week.
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
One in four gives fake Net names, Google goes Instant, Adobe Reader zero-day under attack, and police search for file sharers across Europe.
In this World Wide Wrap: Hackers steal German govt data, ACLU slams preschooler tracking, and ASL unveils AT&T tracking device.
Efforts to bridge the digital divide have seen the proliferation of mobile Internet devices in rural SA, however, the new users are not cyber security savvy, says the CSIR.
The State IT Agency's turnaround strategy will deliver an organisation responsive to government priorities and the national agenda, says the acting CEO.