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Internet access no longer a luxury, says comms minister

The state is committed to achieving wide-ranging internet access for all citizens, says communications minister Mondli Gungubele.

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Eastern Cape
May 16, 2024

ECape intros tech to fight stock theft

The Eastern Cape government turns to a digital livestock identification and traceability system, to curb widespread stock theft.

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Data costs
May 16, 2024

Amid looming protest, telcos insist they’ve reduced data costs

Friends of a Free Internet plans to picket at ICASA’s head office in Centurion on Friday, over high mobile data costs in South Africa.

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AfCFTA
May 16, 2024

AfCFTA: Setting up an African footprint

AfCFTA is driving reforms in regulations and government requirements that should improve the speed of execution when setting up and kicking off development projects, says Berna Botha, business executive at SoluGrowth.

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InfoReg cracks whip on data brokers ahead of elections

The Information Regulator launches a guidance note to direct how political parties use the personal information of voters for campaign purposes.

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Top ICT tenders: GPW to enhance eGazette system

The Government Printing Works targets optimisations and support and maintenance services to ensure high system availability and agility.

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Majority of respondents against SA appointing minister of AI

Following businessman Andile Ngcaba’s calls for the appointment of a minister of AI, 68% of the respondents are against the idea.

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Master plan aims to elevate SA’s medtech sector

The government-driven master plan seeks to position South Africa to take advantage of the booming medical technology sector.

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Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital embarks on digital transformation project

The largest healthcare facility in Africa will digitise its patient records in collaboration with Microsoft and Mint Group.

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State IT Agency
May 13, 2024

SITA’s procurement capacity in need of reform

Government must prioritise the reform of the public procurement system, as the country works towards Vision 2030.

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Parties up digital engagement ahead of elections

The governing party debuts the myANC Digital app ahead of the elections, joining other political parties in electioneering via tech.

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Parliament
May 10, 2024

Parliament engages public ahead of rebuild project

The national legislature introduces a website and WhatsApp chatbot dedicated to the reconstruction of the buildings gutted by fire in 2022.