Subscribe
Sectors
Companies
About
  • Home
  • /
  • Contributors
  • /
  • Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

IT in government editor

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba is the IT in government editor at ITWeb. She reports on tech initiatives, policies and digital transformation strategies in government, banking and education. She holds an Honours degree in Journalism from Rhodes University. Behind that smile, she is plotting how best to get government officials to respond to her emails before deadline :)

Articles

5:10
Networking
14 May

Mobile internet inequality persists as affordability trips up progress

Women’s adoption of mobile internet stalls after signs of positive gains, with 885 million women in low- and middle-income countries still unconnected, says the GSMA.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
2:50
Innovations
13 May

Government promises ‘people-centred’ digital roadmap

The comms and digital tech ministry unveils SA’s digital transformation roadmap aimed at enabling ease of dealing with government.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
3:10
CIO Zone
9 May

EXCLUSIVE: Former CEO disputes dismissal, drags FPB to CCMA

Dr Mashilo Boloka seeks a reprieve from the CCMA, challenging his dismissal by the Film and Publication Board after a probe into the allegations levelled against him.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
1:40
Public sector
8 May

ICASA council appointments await final administrative step

Communications minister Solly Malatsi welcomes the adoption of the report recommending four appointments to the ICASA council.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
3:10
Artificial Intelligence
7 May

Netflix looks to GenAI to elevate users’ experience

The streaming giant reveals plans to integrate generative artificial intelligence to improve viewers’ interaction with the platform.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
5:20
Networking
6 May

SITA denies it’s to blame for ‘nearly all’ home affairs ICT issues

The embattled State Information Technology Agency looks to continue working with the Department of Home Affairs, despite talk of separation from the ministry.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
4:40
Public sector
5 May

Hundreds of SA public schools don’t offer maths

The Department of Basic Education reveals 464 public schools do not offer mathematics, led by KwaZulu-Natal with 135 schools.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
6:10
Software Development and Testing
2 May

ITWeb TV: Basic education minister talks tech overhaul in schools

South African schools must become hubs of ubiquitous connectivity, serving educational needs as well as surrounding communities, says minister Siviwe Gwarube.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
5:30
Emerging Technologies
16 Apr

Tech, skills mismatch debilitates SA’s public service

A study of the public service workforce’s skills and competencies uncovers limited technology proficiency and an HR system that is poorly utilised.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
3:40
Financials
15 Apr

KasiD looks to go international as business grows

The local food delivery service aims to be in more than 60% of SA’s 532 townships this year, reveals CEO Freddy Mahhumane.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
3:50
Networking
Apr 9, 2025

Comms minister, chairperson in spat over transformation laws

Minister Solly Malatsi says a claim that he is looking to appease business through new SITA regulations and equity equivalent programmes is devoid of truth.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
5:20
Broadband
Apr 9, 2025

Sub-Saharan Africa is mobile money epicentre

After 25 years, mobile money surpasses two billion registered accounts and over half a billion monthly active users globally, says the GSMA.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba