Sentech CEO Mlamli Booi discusses streaming and over-the-top services, saying regulation won’t stop these platforms coming into SA.
The health department turns to the messaging app to provide sexual reproductive and health information to young people.
With no end in sight for load-shedding, the bank wants to finance green energy solutions across the country.
The first outcome of the co-operative agreement is a shared calendar of Heritage Month activities for September, culminating in a Heritage and Tourism Indaba on 29 September.
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The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University will be part of a panel discussion: 'Global nuclear power – implications for SA’s just energy transition'.
The proposed deal will likely to substantially prevent or lessen competition in several markets, says the regulator.
This week, SITA dominates the top tenders, with networking, anti-virus and other ICT requests for various departments.
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
While more still needs to be done to increase women representation in ICT in South Africa, data shows the sector’s female employee workforce is on the rise.
As loss-making Telkom continues to hunt for strategic investors, analysts warn of the execution risks of turning around the telco’s operational performance.
At least half of the actions set out in the Energy Action Plan are either completed or on track, says Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.
Gauteng’s roads and transport department makes it possible to report potholes and broken traffic lights via its PotholeFixGP app.