Industry players interrogate what’s next for regulation in SA’s ICT sector, with the capacity of the sector regulators and competition authorities called into question.
Legislators question the authority’s capacity to handle licence renewals amid the parliamentary procedure for councillor interviews.
The regulator issues reminder to licensees to check licence expiry dates and submit renewal applications within the prescribed window.
Industry leaders at the 20th ICT Summit warn that SA must urgently prepare for a future shaped by AI, autonomous digital systems and converged digital infrastructure, or risk being left behind.
The operator and regulator discuss measures to reduce the cost to communicate, and build an inclusive and competitive telecoms industry.
Speakers at the Future of Work Dialogue called for AI policy and urged South Africans to shift from tech consumers to tech creators.
The 4th Annual Future of Work National Dialogue will take place on 1-2 October and is hosted by Tshwane University of Technology’s Institute for the Future of Work.
South African organisations join the global call for gender equality in digital transformation, as digital technologies shape societies.
The Independent Communications Authority of SA plans to pronounce its licensing framework for satellite-based internet services in 2025, as SA awaits Starlink.
The focus will be on ICT developments, trends and opportunities in the Eastern Cape.
The head of the province’s Department of e-Government advocates for a multi-stakeholder approach to combat cyber security threats.
The OTT service model is dependent on the availability of reliable network infrastructure, says CEO of ACTforSA.
NSFAS board dissolved as unpaid allowances debacle unravels
In this week's tech news roundup, Drama at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme continued this week, after minister Blade Nzimande dissolved the board, with chairperson Ernest Khosa also tendering his resignation. This comes in the wake of an uproar from students over delayed payments of the April round of direct and accommodation allowances. 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 #nsfas #loadshedding News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/nsfas-board-dissolved-as-unpaid-allowances-debacle-unravels/rxP3jqBEy9JMA2ye https://www.itweb.co.za/article/confusion-as-e-tolls-scheme-comes-to-an-end/Pero3MZ3XJxqQb6m https://www.itweb.co.za/article/employment-slump-in-sas-ict-sector/JBwEr7n3ezKM6Db2 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/icasa-counts-load-shedding-costs-for-telcos/8OKdWMDXyl9MbznQ https://www.itweb.co.za/a
Less focus on degrees as SA transforms into skills economy
In this week's tech news roundup, As South Africa transforms into a skills-based economy, ICT firms are placing more value and emphasis on skills over tertiary qualifications. Online jobs portal Pnet says that its latest data confirms a growing number of local companies are adopting a human-centric approach to hiring ICT staff, putting greater emphasis on skills over formal qualifications. 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 #innovationhub #MVNOs News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sars-doubles-down-on-ai-machine-learning-after-revenue-gains/rxP3jqBEyeoMA2ye https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mothibi-ramusi-named-icasa-chairperson/JBwErvn3emx76Db2 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mvnos-give-traditional-telcos-a-run-for-their-money/WnpNgq21exNMVrGd https://www.itweb.co.za/article/less-focus-on-degrees-as-sa-tr