DiData aims to address the socio-economic imbalance between rural and urban schools by expanding its e-learning programme.
The department sets up a transport call centre, to ensure efficient transport coordination during the World Cup.
Advances in nanotechnology could revolutionise access to basic services like electricity and clean water.
The department hands out 80 000 cellphones to emergency and safety personnel, to improve response time during the World Cup.
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 today's technology roundup: Smart clothes offer emotional aid, hacker turns in soldier, auction opens for rare domain, and Trend Micro claims first.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: Zim implements border control, Wrike intros activity streams, and HPTi wins $115m contract.
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: Charge while cycling, advance in printable solar cells, and Asia promotes green tech.
The strategy was designed to address gaps identified at the Free State municipality.
The regulator releases regulations on facilities leasing, but five years down the line, essential facilities remain a mystery.
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 science of small things brings innovative new methods for treating widespread diseases.
In this World Wide Wrap: Adobe allays update fears, mobile banking threats loom, and RBS tech upgrade costs jobs.
In this World Wide Wrap: Ofcom tackles silent calls, $1m for Oz call centre jobs, and call centre helped elections.
The company's SA MD is tipped to take over from him at the end of the year.