Tech to enable the success of Africa’s free trade deal
Advanced tech will play a crucial role in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, says deputy comms minister Pinky Kekana.
Samsung, UWC partner to boost ICT skills
Communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will today officially open Samsung’s innovation lab at the University of the Western Cape.
MTN, ZTE showcase Africa’s first live 5G video call
The companies successfully undertook Africa’s first live video call using 5G network technology at AfricaCom 2019.
DCDT, Huawei partner for women’s skills development
Huawei SA will deliver a tailor-made 5G course to the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies' female staff.
Do you know what’s lurking in your network? And other issues to think about during Cyber Security Awareness Month
It's fitting that International Cyber Security Awareness month takes place in the month of Halloween, says Stefan van de Giessen, GM: Cyber Security at Networks Unlimited Africa.
SITA seeks answers from Micro Focus over R364m disputed tender
The government agency calls in the UK-based software provider to explain the reasons behind the termination of a R364 million IT contract.
Eyebrows raised over Kekana’s role in R300m tender
The deputy communications and digital technologies minister's name has been dragged into a dispute over a R300 million IT tender, Sunday Times reports.
Kekana calls on women to take up ownership in WOAN
The SA Women in ICT Forum launches “Lift As We Rise” series, with deputy minister Pinky Kekana encouraging women to hold equity in the wholesale open access network.
SA’s digital transformation success hinges on people
Deputy comms minister Pinky Kekana challenges local industries to prepare for Industry 4.0, with skills, job creation and gender equality key to success.
Leading entrepreneurs shine at Women in ICT event
The top five finalists making waves in the tech space celebrated at the inaugural Standard Bank Women in ICT event, with start-up Ejoobi crowned the winner.
Tech to enable empowerment for SA women, says Kekana
Deputy minister Pinky Kekana stresses the need for women in tech, advocating for partnerships to help remedy the imbalance of women representation in the sector.
Google to enhance SA's digital skills pipeline
The search engine giant readies to roll out its digital skills programme at scale, as it looks to equip over 30 000 South African learners with the fundamentals of computer science.