The ICT charter is not ready for gazetting, as once again the DTI is in the process of ensuring BEE compliance.
In today's technology roundup: Facebook blocked in Bangladesh, UK government vague on CCTV regulation, ISPs told to keep file-sharer list, and drive for 'sat nav' of brain surgery.
In this World Wide Wrap: Mobile banking boost for Kenya, Visa picks India mobile partner, and Syria and Iran ink bank tech deal
Blue IQ chairperson Noedine Isaacs-Mpulo defends her position with the agency board, insisting she has always acted with integrity.
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
Questions of fraud will be investigated with regards to the large amount of money spent on IT consultants by correctional services.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Femtech will begin a course for female “technopreneurs” to provide a space for women to share technology-related challenges.
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 agency, dogged by controversy, will be combined with two other provincial organisations to stop wasteful spending.
The company's new CEO expects Tasima to eventually rival large IT businesses, like GijimaAst and T-Systems.
In today's technology roundup: Man infects himself with computer virus, chip errors boost computer power, Apple passes Microsoft in valuation, and Bill to scrap ID cards before Parliament.
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: Airline boosts self-serve tech, ITIF envisions self-service future, and KioskCom honours US Airways.
In this World Wide Wrap: iPhone turns motion-controller, Argentina funds nanotech R&D, and innovators gear up for Siggraph 2010.
In this World Wide Wrap: Mobile apps aid mental health, MxSecure delivers iPad compatible EMR, and Croatia intros e-health system.
GovTech promotes knowledge sharing between leaders in the ICT field who want to aid government transformation.