Old laws governing SA's ICT sector must be scrapped and new laws urgently drafted, to create fertile ground for the digital economy, says tech entrepreneur Andile Ngcaba.
The World Economic Forum announces new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with the University of Pretoria among the key locations.
The Microsoft partner has joined forces with the Gauteng Department of Health on a hospital-wide digitisation project at Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital.
Growing crypto-currency interest challenges regulators globally, WEF told, with SARB governor Lesetja Kganyago saying it’s up to governments to form these rules.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The Stargate Project is a new company, which intends to invest $500 billion over the next four years, building new AI infrastructure for OpenAI.
The company believes wireless field area network technologies could cover its utility service areas to support its smart grid applications
President Donald Trump's executive action gives TikTok a 75-day lifeline, but the app's future in the US remains uncertain.
PPPs to fast-track digital transformation
Hosted in partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and BCX, a Public Sector in ICT Forum event took place at Protea Fire & Ice in Menlyn on 17 August. Attendees could benchmark with industry leaders who have entered successful PPPs and engage in meaningful conversation to foster change in the digital journey of both the public and private sector. #ppp #digitaltransformation #bcx
As sustainability becomes a key focus for governments globally, US president Donald Trump revokes the Biden administration’s electric vehicle policy.
Allowing Starlink to side-step local policies would undermine BEE transformation goals and set a dangerous precedent for other sectors, says Public Interest SA.
Comms minister Solly Malatsi directs the board to swiftly recommend suitable candidates, after it was forced to rescind its initial appointment announcement.
President-elect Donald Trump intervenes to save the short-video sharing app from a ban in the US, with services restored after a brief shutdown.