The global collective aims to demonstrate developing nations' research capabilities.
With the deadline for the completion of the project looming, hundreds of police stations still need access to the system.
President Jacob Zuma's one year in office has done little for ICT, say analysts.
Valor IT has to pay Mantra Consulting R3 million and possibly another R7 million in relation to the controversial R153 million Cipro contract.
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 country's interest in nationalising Djezzy could be a play to get a better offer from MTN.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In today's technology roundup: Porn exiled from Wikipedia, rule change for Net access in US, Obama warns on iPod, iPad, and robots could prove lethal.
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 company would never steal home affairs' fingerprint database, as that would be “stupid”, it says.
The trade and industry minister receives Cabinet's support to act against those implicated in IT contract irregularities.
In today's technology roundup: First non-Latin Web addresses go live, UK firms lack confidence in IT, spammers to pay tiny ISP $2.6m, and worm spreads via Yahoo Messenger.
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
If the ICT sector is to flourish and help the country to prosper, then politicians must take it seriously.
South African Tourism has created a local URL shortener, a service of much use to users of Twitter and other social networks. But it's broken.
Greater awareness of the national waste strategy is needed, with a focus on disposing electronic goods, says Incredible Connection.
The ICT sector must play a greater role in the skills development of graduates, says Isett Seta's CEO.