Scammer Arrests, Spar Lawsuit and Nedbank Exit Mark Busy Week in SA Business and Governance
In this week's tech news roundup, South African authorities this week arrested dozens of suspected international investment scammers in Johannesburg, while major corporate and government developments unfolded elsewhere. Retailer Spar confirmed it is facing a R168.7 million lawsuit from a major franchisee over a failed SAP system rollout, as Home Affairs welcomed a court challenge to its sharp increase in identity verification fees.
ITWeb OTR: National Treasury pilots Mission Week in Thembisa Ekurhuleni
The City of Ekurhuleni, in collaboration with National Treasury, the World Bank, and technical partners Konecta and Avo Vision, hosted a two-day digital strategy validation session in Tembisa aimed at reshaping township economies through technology.
Young adults from Joburg and Saldanha Bay will have an opportunity to up their 5G and cloud computing skills.
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Nearly two years after it launched, the local fitness start-up has expanded to Gauteng, with almost 3 000 users signed up.
The locally-developed crime-fighting app increases its coverage in Gauteng.
The provincial government seeks opportunities to purchase ICT solutions that will improve public service delivery, finance MEC Barbara Creecy tells ITWeb.
The South African province is the preferred location for businesses looking to set up data centres.
South Africa leads counterparts in the region in terms of e-government strategy implementation, analysts say.
The Gauteng government uses technology and data to improve delivery of massive infrastructure projects.
The app economy in SA is dynamic and evolving and developers in Gauteng are keen to maximise its potential, say experts.
Gauteng citizens can go online to report suspicious initiation schools in their areas.
VAST Networks will roll-out WiFi access points in two of the province's major townships.
The Department of Home Affairs is in talks with banks to increase the number of branches offering the smart ID applications service.
The Department of Finance allocates R325 million for the 2016/2017 financial year to roll out broadband in the province.