In this World Wide Wrap: Indian operators add 8.3m users, telcos hail tax reductions, and Nigeria leads African telecoms market.
Sentech's largest customer is identified as a business risk, although the SABC is paying its bills - for now.
Provinces focus on service delivery and infrastructure development, with little mention of IT.
The Department of Science and Technology ups funding and emphasises the importance of research and innovation.
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
The DST will align its goals with national plans to create decent jobs and improve skills.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The DOC presents its strategic plan to Parliament, but MPs give the bureaucrats an uncomfortable welcome.
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
Online mapping could track bus-feeder routes and points-of-interest for tourists come 2010.
The Department of International Relations and Co-operation urges travellers to register online in case of emergencies.
In this World Wide Wrap: Hacker joins US govt, Platform Computing gets new director, and Mike Turner joins Phurnace's ranks.
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 work on the charter is done, says the committee, and it will wait for an announcement from the DTI.
Other host cities make use of existing Web sites, while Durban opts for an official dedicated site with a high price tag.
Despite media reports to the contrary, the Kenyan government says the cable will be launched tomorrow, as planned.
In this World Wide Wrap: Past acquisitions haunt Satyam, worst bills for e-commerce released, and MS settlement good for schools.