South Africa has the fastest average 4G download speeds and the highest amount of spectrum used for 4G connections in Africa, according to Opensignal.
SITA is advertising a transversal contract to provide government with access to cloud-based services through a marketplace.
South Africa concludes its first digitally-led census, as Statistics SA departs from the traditional ways of collecting information for the national population count.
The telecoms regulator and labour union agree to end the industrial action at ICASA that had lasted seven days.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The Department of Justice’s Deceased Estates Online Registration System is expected to go nation-wide in January 2024.
The department challenges a fine imposed on it for allegedly contravening the Protection of Personal Information Act.
The financial aid scheme’s chairperson confirms the appointment of an acting CIO, to restore senior management capacity.
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
Mteto Nyati replaces Mpho Makwana, who decided to step down as chairperson and non-executive director of the Eskom board after a year on the job.
Close to R6 billion in spectrum fees remain due to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, after its historic spectrum auction process last year.
A new partnership will provide financial backing for STEM postgraduates, to bolster the renewables sector skills pipeline.
Communications minister Mondli Gungubele uses a global stage to reinforce government’s commitment to the troubled South African Post Office.