The communication minister's 670-share stake in MTN needs to be explained to avoid a conflict of interest.
In today's technology roundup: HP settles counterfeit ink spat, Russia arrests three over $9m scam, Google stops censoring China search results, and malware delivered by advertising platforms.
In this World Wide Wrap: ICT next frontier for Kenya banks, Pakistan e-banking on a roll, and IT forensics tool traces Trojans.
In this World Wide Wrap: Rwanda HR managers adopt IT, Vizual unveils HR Web site, and Allegiance Health selects UltiPro.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Seacom will provide Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation with international broadband fibre connectivity via a backhaul link through Djibouti.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Opposition parties call for the communications minister to pay back the money his company earned from alleged irregular tenders.
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 locally developed mKratos application allows people to participate in governance processes and public polls via cellphone.
The R68 million Gauteng roads tender could be one of many awarded to the minister's company under odd circumstances, says the DA.
The bank biometric system may carry security risks that need to be addressed.
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
Local banks will soon be able to use the department's fingerprint database to verify customers' identities.
The successful completion of the first phase of the ECM solution for Cipro ahead of time should silence critics, says Valor IT.
The independent investigation firm will hand its report to the minister tomorrow.
A R55 million deal between Siphiwe Nyanda's company and Transnet sees two of the transport utility's staff members dismissed.