New minister reveals R300m cyber heist at public works dept
In this week's tech news roundup, Cyber criminals have looted R300 million from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) in a period spanning 10 years. This was revealed today by Dean Macpherson, minister of public works and infrastructure, in a media statement. 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 #cybersecurity #foldablesmartphone News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/gauteng-education-to-kick-off-online-admissions/mYZRXM9goJXvOgA8 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/superbalist-eyes-reinvention-amid-temu-shein-competition/JN1gPvOAB4mMjL6m https://www.itweb.co.za/article/new-minister-reveals-r300m-cyber-heist-at-public-works-dept/JBwErvn365x76Db2 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/foldable-phones-remain-out-of-reach-for-most-south-africans/GxwQDM1D5D57lPVo https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-t
DA’s Solly Malatsi appointed as new communications minister
In this week's tech news roundup, The Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) Solly Malatsi (38) is South Africa’s new minister of communications and digital technologies. This, after president Cyril Ramaphosa last night announced the new members of the national executive for the seventh administration, which is inclusive of all the parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU). 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 #cybersecurity #fnb News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/telcos-draw-battle-lines-over-secret-spectrum-pooling/mQwkoq6Y1x1M3r9A https://www.itweb.co.za/article/das-solly-malatsi-appointed-as-new-communications-minister/rW1xLv5nZx57Rk6m https://www.itweb.co.za/article/chief-ai-officers-in-demand-in-south-africa/xA9PO7NEkbYvo4J8 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/free-technopreneurship-skills-programme-fo
Staff say the department has become “worse than a circus”, in light of the fallout between the minister and the DG.
In this World Wide Wrap: Wireless mode taps stealth potential, defence minister goes racing, and BAE wins contract.
While the telecoms industry appears to support the reappointment of communications minister Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri, it doesn`t necessarily agree on the reasons behind it.
In a move that will surprise few, Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri has retained her position as minister of communications.
The government has announced the appointment of a little known ANC member as the new deputy minister of arts, science, culture and technology.