The communications minister died late last night in a private Pretoria hospital of natural causes.
The government will undertake 25 projects over 100 days in an effort to revive the industry.
The National Health Laboratories Service issues a tender for the use of unmanned aircraft for medical couriering.
In this World Wide Wrap: China restricts online broadcasting, BBC rethinks TV licence, and NetMix completes tech infrastructure.
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: KPMG reports on DoD pay scandal, UltiPro scores Perfect 10, and Capel Manor College selects MidlandHR.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: Health IT consortium formed, Microsoft MVC gets licence, and cash pushed into open source.
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 budget for the project has grown to about R4 billion since it was first conceived.
In today's technology roundup: Netbook sales soar, notebooks stutter, China restricts online video, virus battery could 'power cars', and Russia may increase MS supervision.
In this World Wide Wrap: Microsoft exec joins US security, Guardian Analytics appoints new CEO, and Sue Miller becomes Hatsize CEO.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: ICT training MOU signed, govt takes ICT seriously, and EMC out scouting.
The Internet community`s mobile groups service allows political parties to interact directly with supporters.
The country is behind its commitment to roll out 60 000 CCTV cameras for the 2010 Fifa World Cup.
The company reports continued customer endorsement and adoption for the third quarter fiscal year 2009.