Despite South Africa’s commitment to transition to fully electric vehicles, hybrid future likely exists for a good period, says minister Blade Nzimande.
The Portfolio Committee on Social Development urges the South African Social Security Agency to restore the offline Electronic Know Your Client verification system.
Government is “not organised to win” and needs a unified vision underpinned by technology to realise its digital ambitions, says commissioner Edward Kieswetter.
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.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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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.
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 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.
As sustainability becomes a key focus for governments globally, US president Donald Trump revokes the Biden administration’s electric vehicle policy.