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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

5:40
Printing and Imaging
17 Jul

GenAI becomes ‘fastest-moving’ digital trend in corporate SA

A new local study reveals a turnaround in GenAI platforms, as OpenAI’s ChatGPT remains static, with Microsoft Copilot hot on its heels and Google Gemini falling in usage.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
4:00
IOT
16 Jul

AURA positions smartphones to be ‘safety tool’

The emergency response platform partners with an original equipment manufacturer, with its service embedded on some Samsung devices.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
3:30
Emerging Technologies
15 Jul

Comms dept to up govt workers’ digital literacy, AI fluency

The communications ministry sets out to improve the digital literacy skills of 30 000 public service employees during the 2025/26 financial year.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
5:10
Governance risk and compliance
14 Jul

Bulk volume submissions on proposed EEIPs in ICT sector

The draft policy direction on the role of equity equivalent investment programmes in the ICT sector receives over 19 000 submissions in the public consultation process.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
4:20
IOT
11 Jul

More entry-level devices to spur eSIM adoption

The eSIM adoption curve will spike as entry-level devices start to come into the market, says FNB Connect CEO Sashin Sookroo.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
3:40
Software
10 Jul

Samsung intros new foldable at ‘accessible’ price point

The smartphone giant entices the market with a new entrant, as it looks to improve access to its foldables portfolio.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
5:20
IOT
9 Jul

SA to endure bumpy road to turn off legacy 2G, 3G networks

New market analysis signals a challenge for South Africa’s operators and cellphone users, if plans to sunset 2G and 3G networks by 2027 forge ahead.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
2:00
Business
8 Jul

Deon Geyser steps down as Liquid CEO

Liquid Intelligent Technologies SA confirms the CEO’s departure, saying he will pursue opportunities outside the company.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
4:20
E-Mobility
7 Jul

BMW South Africa sees dip in electric vehicle sales

While electric vehicle sales continue on a positive trajectory globally, BMW South Africa sees a slowdown in electric car sales.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
4:20
Malware
2 Jul

Cyber attack derails SA Weather Service’s performance

The meteorological service provides “uncharacteristically poor” performance, as it continues to deal with the aftermath of the January cyber security breach on its ICT systems.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
6:50
Software Development and Testing
1 Jul

Millions poured into SA’s civic tech despite project failures

Civic technology solutions tend to be “vanity projects” that result in millions of public funds spent on tech that does not solve existing challenges.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
4:40
Emerging Technologies
27 Jun

Trust becomes currency as LinkedIn gains ground

More local corporations turn to the Microsoft-owned professional network service, surpassing social media engagement app Facebook.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba