The communications minister's announcement that interconnect rates will be cut leaves many in the industry confused.
The presidency allocates an additional R7 million for the presidential hotline, with no explanation.
Loopholes in the law exist and IT systems, which could curb fraudulent activities, are not in place.
The company wants to move up the empowerment ladder.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In today's technology roundup: Intel takes out $1.25bn insurance policy, Xbox console ban is permanent, open data initiative gathers momentum, and MPs want McKinnon extradition blocked.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Interconnection rates will drop, but not to the levels communications minister Siphiwe Nyanda was hoping.
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
Outsourcing the national database amounts to contracting out the cops' key service, says the police union.
The content management company focuses on projects that drive innovation and reduce costs.
Government will lose billions in tax revenue, which could otherwise improve the economy, says the DA.
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: US agency rules against Samsung, price drop may sway Intel antitrust case, and Accenture sues Guidewire again.
The industry cannot absorb any more electricity rate hikes.
Zain African CEO Chris Gabriel warns against “draconian” measures to reduce mobile termination rates.
The black-owned company does not have any silent partners from the Ekurhuleni metro, it says.