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SA’s ICT distributors call for caution amid US tariffs roller-coaster

Local ICT channel players closely watch how the US tariffs and the Trump administration’s actions will impact their businesses and consumers.

Bridging the sustainability gap to support power, cooling for AI era

Collaboration is needed between infrastructure providers, software platforms and governments to ensure advanced AI data centres align with national priorities.

Department of Home Affairs

AI-powered drones, body-worn cameras deployed at SA borders

The department unveils new drone and body-worn camera technology to be rolled out by the Border Management Authority.

Re-imagining public sector infrastructure delivery through smart governance technology

Sourceworx built iManage, a smart project governance platform designed specifically for SA’s public sector.

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Comms minister, chairperson in spat over transformation laws

Minister Solly Malatsi says a claim that he is looking to appease business through new SITA regulations and equity equivalent programmes is devoid of truth.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills

In this week's tech news roundup, Microsoft, this week hosted its AI, A New Era event in Johannesburg. At the event, Microsoft South Africa and Youth Employment Service signed a new partnership agreement that seeks to provide artificial intelligence skills to 300 000 South African youth. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #microsoft #evehicle https://www.itweb.co.za/content/o1Jr5MxPQgyMKdWL https://www.itweb.co.za/content/raYAyMorZx37J38N https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Olx4zMkaQEBv56km https://www.itweb.co.za/content/kLgB17ezgXXM59N4 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/mQwkoM6YENn73r9A

US-provoked tariff war threatens PC market recovery

While PC shipments surged in Q1 as vendors accelerated deliveries to the US in anticipation of tariff increases, this recovery is likely fleeting.

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

Information Regulator

InfoReg takes data breach reporting online

The data privacy law enforcer launches an online portal for reporting data breaches, moving away from e-mailed reports.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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

National Tender Bulletin

Top ICT tenders: Transnet targets tech for fuel management

The state-owned entity believes the fuel management system will assist ports with fuel theft prevention and put an end to unauthorised fuel dispensing.

Another 75-day extension for TikTok in US

US president Donald Trump has again extended the deadline for the sale of TikTok to a non-Chinese buyer.

Nkhensani Nkhwashu

Department of Science

Sci-tech, higher education to align departmental efforts

Ministers of sci-tech and higher education commit to strengthening collaboration between the science and education sectors.

South African Revenue Service

Common governmental digital identity platform in the works

Home affairs turns to the South African Revenue Service to deal with evolving challenges in digital identification and fraud detection.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Cornered SITA moves to connect SA courts in two months

Procurement glitches impacted the finalisation of the two outstanding courts, and SITA says it will connect the remaining facilities “soon”.