Transnet’s Pandelani Munyai and Absa’s Jochem Melis win the public and private sector categories at the 2026 ITWeb Brainstorm CIO Awards, recognising their leadership in digital transformation.
Over 6.9 million returns were auto assessed by 30 September, a 20% increase compared to the previous year, says SARS.
Proposed prizes rise 10% for the next G20 Tourism Hackathon, but the tourism department has given no measurable targets for commercialising the winners.
SA’s crypto industry welcomes the finance minister’s decision to reconsider proposed cross-border crypto regulations.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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South Africans will have to wait until February for government’s proposed national online gambling tax, says finance minister.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana concedes a “different approach” will be required for crypto regulations, after the draft document prompts thousands of comments.
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
Government’s “ghost worker” audit process flags 4 323 high-risk, suspicious cases in the payroll system, reveals National Treasury.
Biometric enrolment and beneficiary verification result in savings of R13.1 billion in the social grants system, reveals National Treasury.
National Treasury allocates R150 million to enhance the technical capabilities of the digital services unit leading MyMzansi’s development.
Collective X’s youth employment target highlights the gap between digital skills training, employer demand and opportunities.
The lab has been launched at Fontein Full-Service School in Gqeberha, in partnership with Microsoft and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies.
The purpose-built CRM Patient Management Application brings the patient journey, stakeholder relationships, workflow management, reporting and governance together into a connected digital environment.