The Gauteng High Court interdicts minister Solly Malatsi from switching off analogue signals and ending dual-illumination on 31 March.
Sentech and the ICT SMME Chamber team up to create an ecosystem where local small businesses can flourish and innovate.
The need for data sovereignty and space expertise sees SA speed up its plan for a national comms satellite, says an Intelsat executive.
The department takes steps to reduce lag times in its digital verification system, to support public and private sector clients.
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The Gauteng Department of e-Government installs additional CCTV cameras in townships, informal settlements and hostels.
When governments lead with a clear AI vision, they build public trust and show that AI is here to serve – not replace – people, says Mohammed Amin, senior VP, CEEMETA at Dell Technologies.
Despite constrained budgets, emerging technology is available to back the government’s digital transformation objectives, says Axis Communications.
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The image capturing booths are part of the department’s modernisation efforts and critical for processing applications that require biometric verification.
Unlike global AI laws, South Africa’s AI policy framework lacks harsh consequences for non-compliance with the ethical practices of AI, say experts.
Google and Microsoft’s sustained investments in cloud services and AI infrastructure highlight SA’s strategic importance to these tech giants.
Minister Solly Malatsi is adamant there was sufficient industry consultation, as broadcasters seek legal intervention in SA’s analogue switch-off deadline.