Subscribe
About
4:00
IOT
Nov 17, 2023

Mitigating IOT hurdles can unlock billions for SA

Government entities, industry stakeholders and research institutions must collaborate to create a conducive environment for IOT expansion in SA, says Dr Andrew Dickson, engineering executive at CBI-electric: low voltage.

4:00
Huawei
Nov 16, 2023

Huawei joins AfricaCom 2023, advocates for accelerating digital Africa for prosperous, sustainable continent

Two transformative forces – digitalisation and decarbonisation – are driving humanity towards an intelligent world, says Leo Chen, president of Huawei sub-Saharan Africa.

5:00
RICA Bill
Nov 15, 2023

Good attempt but RICA Bill still flawed, say legal experts

The National Assembly passes the contentious Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Amendment Bill.

3:20

Government wants to advance affordable handsets

Comms minister Mondli Gungubele reveals his department is working on a strategy to make smartphones more affordable.

7:40

Top ICT tenders: Transport dept targets roads data repository

The department calls for software development to manage its road assets and prioritise investment to attract funding.

2:30
Google
Nov 14, 2023

Govt teams up with Google to drive SA’s tourism sector

The Department of Tourism signs a deal to leverage Google’s technology to boost tourism in South Africa.

3:50
Google Earth
Nov 14, 2023

SA’s informal settlements get digital addresses

NGO Planact and Google Earth introduce “Plus Codes” − digital addresses for households in informal settlements.

3:20
Eskom
Nov 10, 2023

Eskom opens Africa’s biggest battery storage facility

The Hex BESS project in Worcester will help alleviate pressure on the national electricity grid, says Eskom

3:30

ITWeb TV: Google SA moves to allay anti-competitive concerns

Dr Alistair Mokoena, country director of Google South Africa, speaks to ITWeb TV about how the company is responding to market distortion allegations.

4:00

Government allots R569m to propel SA’s BPO sector

Minister Ebrahim Patel reveals the state’s financial push to support the burgeoning business process outsourcing sector, amid rising artificial intelligence fears.

1:30

Court allows prisoner to use PC in jail cell

An inmate serving a 20-year sentence has won the right to use his PC to further his studies while locked up.

3:00
SolarAfrica
Nov 9, 2023

Solar farm construction to begin after grid allocation

SolarAfrica prepares to start construction of its Northern Cape solar farm to house its power wheeling project.