The president confirms the initiative will go ahead, but the terms for teachers are less favourable.
In this World Wide Wrap: ICT evaluates emergency performance, Oz Defence invests $708m in IT, and ICT jobs aplenty.
In this World Wide Wrap: RFID to assist oil sector, RFID gets own consortium, and US travellers receive ID tag.
Highlights of president Barack Obama's speech, in Cairo, today, will be sent via SMS to millions of international citizens.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Jacob Zuma didn't talk much about ICT in his State of the Nation address. Small mercies.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
President Jacob Zuma's opening of Parliament speech makes only two direct mentions of ICT: telecoms costs and digital broadcasting.
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 Technology Innovation Agency can now begin the task of stimulating local technological innovation.
In this World Wide Wrap: UN rolls out 500 000 PCs, East Africa adopts ICT policy, and Essar gets telco licence.
In this World Wide Wrap: European govt networks vulnerable, academic network tests 100Gb wireless, and research indicates network performance concerns.
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 Ministry of Government Services has established a 10-year contract for ECM solutions.
After its earlier attempt was thwarted, ICASA hopes to issue an invitation to apply for mobile TV licences by mid-July.
The DST ships its Sumbandila satellite to Russia in preparation for its launch in July.
In this World Wide Wrap: Healthcare system gets hi-tech, Mitratech offers e-billing solution, and CarterEnergy gives billing a boost.