The budgeted amount is not enough to deal with the current skills shortage, but it's a start, says government.
The communications minister confirms managed liberalisation is still on the cards.
Headline earnings per share halved in the half year to June.
In today's technology roundup: Icann opens up to the world, Red Bull to become network operator?, 'time telescope' could boost Web, and Twitter unveils 'Lists'.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: Chinese govt starts RFID project, VeriChip wins $10m RFID deal, and iPhone app unlocks car.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: Ignoring lawsuits cheaper, legislation repeals telcos' immunity, and conglomerate suffers patent suits.
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: Effective DR like health insurance, Doha debuts business continuity course, and WinMagic signs up Ectacom.
In this World Wide Wrap: IBM prepares self-service platform, self-service leads to job cuts, and mobile handset self-service embraced.
The company has signed BEE gold partner, Indigenous Holdings, to its partner channel stable.
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
Transformational government encourages radical ways of deploying ICT to meet policy objectives, says Oracle.
There are challenges with the electronic tolling project, but this will not affect the deadlines for e-tolling, says Sanral.
The FET colleges are central to the communications minister's plans to increase access to skills.
The critical thing is to ensure depositors' funds are secured, says the Post Bank.