The headlines are all good news. One wonders who has the best interests of the people of Africa at heart?
Finance minister Trevor Manuel allocates the criminal justice sector funding to build its DNA and fingerprint databases.
USAASA may soon be searching for a new CEO, as James Theledi is found guilty of sexually harassing a female colleague.
In this World Wide Wrap: Lotto dumps Rwandatel for MTN, AccessKenya builds fibre optic network, and Zambia to issue unified telecom licences.
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
A properly developed CRM strategy will form the foundation of a CRM programme, says Motlatsi Mokoena, head of public sector at Fujitsu Services.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Comedy, pathos, drama and intrigue are the hallmarks of a good play - and of bad telecoms policy and government administration.
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 city plans to provide cheap Internet connectivity for residents, schools and hospitals.
In this World Wide Wrap: NHS deploys virtualisation, Brazil schools go virtual, and RNA unveils products.
While the Gauteng Online project suffers major loses due to theft, the provincial government is slow to react.
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
Gerda Grabe, a social worker by training, is named as DOC director-general until further notice.
The Telkom Foundation and Alcatel-Lucent build an e-learning centre for a Cape Town school.
In today's technology roundup: Government is 'undermining' privacy, job cuts ground Flight Simulator, Google map tracks Oz bushfires, and e-books take centre stage
In this World Wide Wrap: Tories ignore security risk, Danger looks to NetBSD, and Linux pay off for PayPal.