South Africa will require investment of up to R142 billion for universal and meaningful connectivity, says a new study.
The Department of Higher Education and Training and Google SA commit to empowering students with AI and digital skills.
While load-shedding has receded, the lived experience of unreliable power has not, a new report shows.
The Elon Musk-owned company is contesting its rejection in Namibia, and ICASA has yet to act on a directive clearing the way for it to operate in SA.
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 South African Social Security Agency is looking for secure, reliable, scalable and highly-available connectivity across all its sites.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The provincial leg of SA Innovation Week showcased solutions aimed at addressing local socio-economic 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
Hacker group XP95 claims to have stolen 154GB of private data from the government organisation, demanding $100 000 ransom.
The National Youth ICT Council partners with Microsoft South Africa to drive artificial intelligence education in public service.
South Africa is on track to fall short of the 1.5% of gross domestic product expenditure on research and development by 2030, remaining low at 0.61% of GDP.
Eskom extends its R10 000 solar registration sweetener to September, but legislative requirements remain clouded.
Charge and AfriForum warn the amendments could delay EV charging rollout and create regulatory uncertainty across national roads.
Johannesburg's billing system shows improvement, but conveyancers report ongoing delays and an inaccessible portal affecting property transfers.
