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Naspers pledges R1.5bn for coronavirus fight

The company commits R1.5 billion in emergency aid to government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Facial attendance system with temperature recording

Ramco Systems has released an advanced facial recognition-based attendance system, RamcoGEEK, embedded with temperature recording to move towards touch-less workplace access.

Parity Software

#BridgingTheGaps

#BridgingTheGaps: Use lockdown to fix SA’s broken food system

Three innovation hubs are calling on local innovators to join the #BridgingTheGaps challenge.

SA COVID-19 research data platform in the works

The health department and CSIR join forces to develop SA’s own data hub dedicated to monitoring the spread of coronavirus.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Apple screening app helps users identify COVID-19 symptoms

Through Apple’s mobile and Web-based coronavirus screening tool, Siri provides users with detection information and resources.

Sibahle Malinga

SAPS channels funds towards disputed gunshot tech

In this week's tech news roundup, The South African Police Service (SAPS) is going heavy on using technology as part of its crime prevention and combating strategy. 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 in just a few minutes of your time. #NewsVideo #SAPS #crimecontrol

Vidyo assists companies amid coronavirus crisis

The company's video platform ensures health systems can provide remote diagnoses and effective patient care.

Enghouse Interactive

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Govt bans mobile data price surge, number portability during lockdown

The communications ministry declares new regulations, prohibiting the increase of mobile data prices and mobile number portability during the nationwide lockdown.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Commonwealth of Nations

New Commonwealth tracker collects data on COVID-19

The online coronavirus tracker provides a daily update on the scale of the outbreak in Commonwealth countries.

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Government makes provision for virtual learning during lockdown

The ICT and education departments join forces to minimise disruption to the education system during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

SA telcos partner health officials to fight COVID-19

The companies join the fight against the coronavirus, zero-rating information portals being run by the Department of Health.

Samuel Mungadze

IBM supercomputer to help find COVID-19 cure

A newly formed global consortium will use IBM’s powerful supercomputer, the POWER9-based Summit, to help fight COVID-19.

Sibahle Malinga

Twitter expects losses amid global pandemic

Based on current visibility, the company expects Q1 revenue to be down slightly on a year-over-year basis.

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