Parliament tells the government agency responsible for universal service and access that it is not making any real impact.
The e-Cadre programme addresses crucial ICT issues and is a priority for government, says the department.
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A technology revolution may catalyse governments' slow shuffle towards global renewable energy.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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A legal review of an old set of regulations shows interconnect should have been cost-based for the last five years.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The agency is once again cited for irregular processes, as the auditor-general blames it for delays at Home Affairs.
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 move does not indicate a buyout, says an analyst.
However, smaller companies are still unhappy with the way tenders have been handled.
Government must look towards professional, not community-based, open source.
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
Businesses should implement a privacy and data protection policy as soon as possible, says Deloitte Legal.
All schools will have computer labs in place by May 2010, says the Gauteng Shared Services Centre.
Public-private partnerships are needed to boost the ICT industry, says the communications minister.
The concept will be expanded if it is successful, says the Department of Trade and Industry.