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Surveillance tech yields results for SAPS

Interception tech helps SAPS crack down on kidnapping, cash-in-transit and other organised crime, says the police minister.

National Tender Bulletin

Top ICT tenders: SITA targets skills acquisition

The State IT Agency is establishing a transversal accreditation panel for recruitment agencies and headhunting firms.

Protection of Personal Information Act

POPIA principles must align with AI governance, say experts

As the data protection law marks a decade of existence, experts weigh in on the importance of aligning the Act with the governance of artificial intelligence applications.

Sibahle Malinga

Could crypto be a potential solution for BRICS unified currency in the future?

Crypto already offers decentralisation, a feature that more than adequately addresses the conundrum of how to achieve economic diplomacy via a single currency, says Thuli Nkomonde, director for Bitcoin in Soweto.

Faranani DocTec

Faranani DocTec joins conversation at GovTech 2023

GovTech 2023 is organised and hosted by the State Information and Technology Agency.

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

NSFAS beefs up IT security to protect students’ funds

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme strengthens its cyber security, after hackers attempted to gain access to its payment infrastructure and that of its fintech partners.

Sibahle Malinga

Digital Quality of Life Index

SA has best digital quality of life in Africa

The country is tops in Africa, on Surfshark’s Digital Quality of Life Index, but 72nd in the world, dropping six places.

National Tender Bulletin

Top ICT tenders: SASSA looks to outsource call centre

The SA Social Security Agency says its in-house contact centre is struggling to cope, due to limited human capacity and tech.

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

E-hailing drivers protest against Bajaj vehicles

Gauteng drivers and operators stage march against Bajaj Qute vehicles and government’s partnership with e-hailers.

Sibahle Malinga

State IT Agency

SITA CEO struggles to fill key C-suite roles

Despite staffing challenges, State IT Agency CEO Dr Bongani Mabaso says the entity is not stepping off the gas in making sure vacant top management positions are filled.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Sola Group begins construction of R2.5bn solar plant

The independent power producer receives finance to start construction of a 132MWp solar project in North West province.

China Telecom, ZTE jointly launch China's first 10G-to-the-enterprise application with 50G PON

China Telecom's Guangdong branch has been collaborating with ZTE to explore innovative 50G PON access modes for government and enterprise campuses.

ZTE Corporation South Africa