ITWeb Brainstorm has handpicked its selection of leading candidates from the public nominations received for the Enterprise and Public Sector CISO of the Year awards.
The justice portfolio committee recommends Alison Tilley and Nomagcina Mtshontshi to join the Information Regulator.
The South African Post Office’s business rescue practitioners apply for a court order to end the business rescue proceedings, but modernisation plans remain in limbo.
Graduates have been trained and placed into long-term roles across 11 government departments, aligning with digitisation efforts.
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
The newly-established virtual priority court sees gains, with 80 deportation orders processed in Durban so far.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Nearly six million young people seeking workplace experience and on-the-job training are registered on the SA Youth.mobi jobs portal.
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
Flipware targets greater government transparency through AI-driven project oversight, automated auditing and accountability controls.
If the keys, telemetry, software dependencies and continuity levers lie outside SA's jurisdiction, local hosting buys comfort, not sovereignty.
The national department reveals its current manual procurement processes have structural weaknesses.
The draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy has been officially withdrawn through a Government Gazette.
The Starlink satellite company is still to formally apply for an operating licence locally, amid growing geographical expansion.
Cross-sector tech executives were honoured at the inaugural ICITP/ Chartered CIO awards.