Government should tread lightly when considering Internet regulations, says Matthew Tagg, CEO of Web Africa.
The Public Broadcasting Bill proposes to scotch the hated TV licence, and use a 1% tax increase to fund the SABC instead.
But the state-owned enterprise is still waiting for crucial funding.
While negotiations continue, Telkom builds a link between the largest telescope in the South Hemisphere and Cape Town.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Government representatives make up the majority of short-listed candidates for the 15-seat space agency board.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: Call for better contract management, I-many gets new VP, and TrakSoft unveils contract management solution.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: Bahrain gets new contact centre company, CTE to promote NewVoiceMedia solution, and IT Solutions Now releases CRM 4.0.
In this World Wide Wrap: Oracle continues Sun's investment, Ford unveils open source platform, and open source shift draws praise.
The country's first electric car will cost R5.5 billion over three years to bring to market.
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
The Post Office's systems will improve in time for the changes to the Post Bank, it says.
The satellite information is already achieving various objectives, says the Department of Science and Technology.
Computer Foundation won't disclose who bought it, or the value of the deal.
In this World Wide Wrap: Oz public sector eyes ICT, Saudi Arabia gets smart ICT, and Melbourne Airport plans ICT strategy.