Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni details SA’s readiness to launch its own communications satellite, as government looks to enhance broadband connectivity.
Unemployed young South Africans run an online protest, calling for efficient digital recruitment systems.
The comms ministry will “progressively work on policy to drive the reduction of cost to communicate in SA”.
ITWeb, in partnership with MTN Business, is running a survey on ICT maturity to gain a clear, data-driven understanding of where SA businesses stand in terms of ICT maturity. The survey covers everything from infrastructure and cybersecurity to digital literacy and compliance.
To gather further insights into ICT maturity within respondent organisations, the survey poses the following questions:
By completing the questionnaire, you’ll contribute to this local research project and stand a chance to win a Takealot voucher to the value of R3 000. The detailed results of the survey, and the prize winner, will be published on ITWeb.
Without an internet connection, people and communities are left stranded and unable to actively participate in society, says Bradley Bekker, head of brand at Evotel.
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the process must be concluded no matter who is kicking and screaming.
The Walt Disney Company-owned streaming service officially becomes available in the country today.
Selected start-ups will receive $50 000 to $100 000 cash awards and up to $200 000 in Google Cloud credits.
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni launches the DigiTech platform to showcase local tech entrepreneurs’ digital products and apps.
Digital technologies including IOT and satellite connectivity play a critical role in improving the efficiency of farming operations.
A damage to a fibre cable impacts mobile, LTE and fibre customers in Northern Gauteng, Limpopo, Rustenburg and portions of Mpumalanga.
The on-demand service will launch in August, and be available nationwide by the end of the financial year.