Service providers argue that ICASA's regulations may be overkill.
The small budget allocation from National Treasury forces the agency to revisit its plans.
The state-owned entity needs to demonstrate greater accountability before it gets National Treasury support.
A report on a closed meeting with ICT hard-hitters and Eskom will be made available in a month-and-a-half.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The finance minister responds to the ICT sector's pleas for education to be addressed.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The new contact centre and management system have improved Gauteng policing, says the community safety MEC.
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 DST collates public comment on its draft National Space Science and Technology Strategy.
ICT is hidden in the budget documentation, but appears not to have the importance to warrant a mention.
The state-owned entity will have to up its broadcasting signal revenue as government slashes funding.
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 agencies will only receive government funding increases of 6% and 5.5% respectively.
Trevor Manuel's proposals aim to minimise the potential distortional impacts on growth and employment.
Government creates a Web-based system to monitor research inputs, outputs and processes.
The levy is aimed at supporting demand-side management, as well as long-term protection of the environment.
