The airline’s technical team began software installation work early on Sunday, deploying teams to meet the urgent compliance directive.
The department wants a service provider to mediate the ongoing “excessive pricing” dispute between the state-owned companies.
MultiChoice pumps R407m into local tech start-ups
In this week's tech news roundup, Video entertainment firm MultiChoice has, to date, invested R407 million in South African tech start-ups through its innovation fund. The MultiChoice Innovation Fund, which was launched in 2012, seeks to drive transformation in South Africa’s economy by supporting black-, women- and youth-owned enterprises in high-growth sectors, such as fintech, healthtech, edutech, broadcast technology and emerging digital media. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #multichoice #healthtech https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/WnpNgq212l3MVrGd News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/multichoice-pumps-r407m-into-local-tech-start-ups/Pero3MZ39EgqQb6m https://www.itweb.co.za/article/bolt-intros-flight-tracking-feature-for-travellers/PmxVE7KE6N9qQY85 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ramaphosa-order
Home affairs enables more citizens to shift to smart IDs
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There is presently no evidence its customer data or financial management systems were compromised, says the airline.
SAA hit by cyber attack
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South African Airways confirms a breach temporarily disrupted access to the airline’s website, mobile application and several internal operational systems.
This week’s top tenders see SA’s National Roads Agency rush to receive tender submissions before the year closes.
Jarana joins Mobax, a telecommunications company, as shareholder and the group chairperson.
South African Airways Voyager and Nedbank have launched what they say is a world first: a cheque card which guarantees users earn air miles per transactional swipe.
Telecoms minister Siyabonga Cwele reveals the administration's plans to offload part of its 39% Telkom shareholding have been put on ice indefinitely.
Telkom's chief investment officer Deon Fredericks has been appointed as SAA interim CFO on secondment.
The app will enable staff to report issues anonymously and confidentially, and make suggestions to improve the business, says the airline.
Collaboration between SA's private sector, educational institutions and governments will be crucial, say ICT experts.
The task team will engage Telkom on the sale of a portion of government's 39% stake in the company, which is aimed at bailing out SAA and the post office.