While millions have been spent on IT systems, the Department of Social Development struggles to maintain the solutions.
Government's imperative to channel funds into critical sectors could impact ICT spending, says BMI-T.
While spending has increased over the years, funding for ICT projects still lags.
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Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The communications minister concedes the MTN-Bharti deal would have been a coup for SA, but insists MTN must remain in South African hands.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Sentech has underperformed, but it cannot be blamed for all its failures, says the DOC.
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
Managed liberalisation does not negate the promotion of competition, says communications minister Siphiwe Nyanda.
The company takes Absa to task over R1.5 million in fraudulently transferred money.
The deadlines are ambitious, but only unanticipated issues will prevent it from meeting the 2011 switch-off, says the DOC.
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
Communications minister Siphiwe Nyanda tasks his DG to fill the skills missing in the department.
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I don't think government really thought it out when it enacted several laws.
Dimension Data is expected to take over IT services at the city, but won't confirm the deal.