Just 4 377 of 21 878 sites earmarked under spectrum licensing obligations had been connected by October, says ICASA.
The B-BBEE ICT Sector Council looks to ensure the 2016 ICT Sector Code’s relevance and effectiveness in advancing transformation.
The countries commit to innovation-led development, skills exchange and global cooperation.
The department’s digitisation project will cover civil services, immigration and other departmental records.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Cabinet has approved a draft AI policy for public comment, but full implementation is only expected in 2027/28.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The Auditor-General finds R12.1 billion-worth of issues hindering government ICT projects, amid the state’s weak cyber security posture.
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
AI-powered auto-assessments, biometric digital identities and cashless payments help SARS reach record revenue collection.
OUTA’s Rachel Fischer and OpenUp’s Shaun Russell discuss ParliMeter, a civic tech dashboard built to make SA's parliamentary data visible, searchable and actionable.
The company’s rollout plan will prioritise low income and underserved areas, ensuring residents gain access to high-quality broadband.
The problem isn’t technology or resistance. It’s pre-digital habits that bend modern systems to fit the old bureaucratic logic.
South Africa will require investment of up to R142 billion for universal and meaningful connectivity, says a new study.
The Department of Higher Education and Training and Google SA commit to empowering students with AI and digital skills.