Roy Padayachie slams the managed liberalisation policy, and manoeuvres to replace the communications minister.
New tech companies will not receive venture capital funding as the risk is seen to be too high.
Commercial television direct to mobile phones takes another tentative step forward.
In this World Wide Wrap: Rwandatel migrates core network, ITC heavies develop Kenyan WiMax, and skills shortage impacts Nigeria.
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: Thomson Reuters acquires Paisley, IT Act to be amended, and Neural beats the best.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: Healthcare equipment stocks rise, world healthcare needs better tech, and Merge releases x-ray software toolkit.
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
Open source will become the top choice for businesses looking to cut costs in 2009.
Daisy SA will make digital learning accessible to people with disabilities.
Between seven and nine candidates will be elected to sit on the agency board.
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
Sixteen postgraduate students have graduated from the CoachLab programme at The Innovation Hub.
In this World Wide Wrap: TV goes 3D, UK broadcast Bill conspicuously absent, and China develops next-gen tech.
The company is the preferred reseller of Adobe's software solutions to the South African national government.
The company denies it will compete directly for the supply of set-top boxes for digital TV.
