The country now ranks 87th on the ITU's ICT development index.
The programme will help the country address critical skills shortages, says the province.
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Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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SA and Australia temporarily shelve national interests and collaborate to advance the project.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Government relies on the involvement of private industries, says eThekwini Municipality head of geographic information systems and city strategy Jacqui Subban.
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
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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 country is cited in London for its digital TV migration policy, although the category was for a digital migration plan.
Moments before he was to be fired, USAASA CEO James Theledi called for discussions around a dignified exit.
Telkom will meet all network requirements for 2010 and Fifa standards, it says.
Technology innovation thrives but public-private partnerships still lag, says the science and technology minister.