With the growth of independent power producers, electricity wheeling and a wholesale market, SA’s landscape is changing, says SOLA Group.
The state signals opportunities for South Africa to be a leading player in the global e-mobility and battery value chains.
Lawyers, auditors and a think tank say Joburg’s billing is broken and its finances are at risk – yet the city claims 98% accuracy.
Bolt is taking its e-hailing compliance drive to the provinces, with licensing backlogs, rider verification and relations with the minibus taxi industry high on the agenda.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The state-owned insurer uses AI, behavioural signals and social-science to identify conditions that precede national disasters.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Over 50 000 households have not been located for set-top box distribution and installations, says the communications department.
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
Vulnerabilities in the legacy high-performance computing system caused the Lengau supercomputer security breach.
The Department of Correctional Services calls for an inmate communication system to replace its deteriorated infrastructure.
SA won’t reach its full potential if women remain excluded from science, tech and innovation opportunities, says Blade Nzimande.
Parliament’s oversight body on communications extends the deadline for written submissions on the Bill by one month.
A R19 million Cellphone Repair Programme seeks to upskill 500 disadvantaged young people with the skills to repair handsets.
The City of Cape Town expands cashless payments to more customer interaction and motor vehicle registration and licensing offices.