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Limpopo school wins Samsung STEM challenge

Mbilwi Secondary School takes first place in the local edition of Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow competition.

Transport Management Centre

Hi-tech centre to drive Gauteng’s transport system

The data-centric Transport Management Centre forms part of the “one-ticket-one-province” initiative to be launched this month.

Sibahle Malinga

National Tender Bulletin

Top ICT tenders: ICASA calls for help with spectrum plans

Successful providers will assist with updating the International Mobile Telecoms roadmap and Radio Frequency Migration Plan.

South African Post Office

Tech investment crucial to post office’s future

Business rescue practitioners highlight tech investments as key to SAPO’s turnaround, as the entity tries to stay afloat.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

CSIR taps Vuyani Jarana as board chairperson

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research appoints the former Vodacom Business and SAA boss as its chairperson.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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

ICASA sets deadline for outstanding spectrum fees

The telecoms regulator gives operators until month-end to settle outstanding spectrum fees, to realise the full R14.4 billion raised from the “historic” auction process.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Nelson Mandela Bay

Summit planned to grow tourism, heritage in Nelson Mandela Bay

The Heritage and Tourism Indaba, on 25 October, is being convened by the Mandela Bay Development Agency.

Mandela Bay Development

More SMME e-commerce participation required

The CompCom’s market inquiry finds signs of smaller players being sidelined, prompting Cabinet to urge action.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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

NEC XON welcomes proposed renewable energy tax rebate legislation that likely includes storage

A proposed legislative amendment seeks to provide businesses with a tax incentive to invest in renewable energy, says Magnus Coetzee, executive infrastructure solutions at NEC XON.

SIM proliferation slammed as ‘reckless business practice’

ICASA acknowledges the problematic proliferation of SIM cards is a troubling issue, as related fraud and questions about the might of the RICA Act mount.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Strike action at ICASA over salary standoff

The dispute between the regulator and labour union stems from failing to reach an agreement over salary increases.

Information Regulator

InfoReg adds security unit to arsenal as data breaches soar

The new Information Regulator unit will investigate cyber security compromise incidents, as reported data breaches for 2023 escalate to 600 cases.

Sibahle Malinga