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New info hub fact-checks election material

Africa Check’s Election Information Hub focuses on the accuracy of claims made by the three major political parties.

4:10
Microsoft SA
May 22, 2024

Microsoft injects R1.3bn into SA economy in BEE deal

The investment agreement between Microsoft SA and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition will prioritise skills development in artificial intelligence.

7:40

Top ICT tenders: SITA seeks varsity accreditation

The State IT Agency aims to give its training arm enough of a boost to warrant accreditation with MICT SETA and the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations.

5:50

SA's 'outdated' Electronic Comms Act stifles fair competition

The Act is dated and does not address the current environment, such as the evolving market that now includes OTT players, says a telco industry body.

3:00
ICASA
May 20, 2024

ICASA outlines target to connect public institutions

Licensees are on track to ensure 50% of schools, clinics, hospitals and libraries are connected by 31 March 2025, says ICASA.

7:50
Eskom
May 20, 2024

ITWeb TV: SA ‘unlikely’ to have load-shedding in 2025, says Nyati

Eskom chairman Mteto Nyati reveals the strategy the company took to ease load-shedding, the unbundling of the firm and plans to reduce debt.

2:20

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.

3:00
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.

6:20
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.

4:20

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.