Government can’t play favouritism with regulatory stipulations, says the parliamentary comms committee, as talks of Starlink’s SA debut reach fever pitch.
The agency requests communications minister Solly Malatsi to approve the appointment of Gopal Reddy as its acting managing director.
Manganese Metal Company signs an energy agreement with NOA Group, to produce its electricity from renewable sources.
The term of the current State IT Agency board ends on 31 January, requiring new appointments in the coming months.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
In this week's tech news roundup, Microsoft, this week hosted its AI, A New Era event in Johannesburg. At the event, Microsoft South Africa and Youth Employment Service signed a new partnership agreement that seeks to provide artificial intelligence skills to 300 000 South African youth. 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 #microsoft #evehicle https://www.itweb.co.za/content/o1Jr5MxPQgyMKdWL https://www.itweb.co.za/content/raYAyMorZx37J38N https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Olx4zMkaQEBv56km https://www.itweb.co.za/content/kLgB17ezgXXM59N4 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/mQwkoM6YENn73r9A
The Information Regulator sounds the alarm over young people’s low level of awareness of the Protection of Personal Information Act and online privacy.
Dr Setumo Mohapi has been appointed as CEO of fintech group Tafari Capital, effective 1 February.
The company's Kagisano Labour Activation Program, run in partnership with the Department of Labour and Unemployment Insurance Fund, aims to reduce youth unemployment in the country.
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
The South African Police Service wants to obtain open-source intelligence software to assist it in “ensuring national safety and security”.
The South African Weather Service’s ICT systems went down on Sunday evening due to a criminal security breach.
Tech evolution and development of data governance frameworks are at the forefront on International Data Privacy Day today.
The projects will contribute to SA’s clean energy transition, while serving key players in the mining, data centre and energy sectors.