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CSIR bags R80m funding from Gates Foundation

The CSIR will use the funds from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to drive skills and health innovation in Africa.

2:00

Capital Appreciation seeks solutions for GovChat

Various alternatives are being explored for the citizen engagement platform, amid the ongoing business rescue.

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EmpowaYouth Week
Jun 1, 2023

Skills required by banking and financial sector

At EmpowaYouth Week 2023, CTU Training Solutions participated in a roundtable on scarce skills and opportunities for youth in the banking and finance sector.

3:30

DigiTech ‘app store’ makes ultimate password faux pas

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies confirms its newly-revamped DigiTech website used the word “admin” for login details.

4:20

SAPS channels funds towards disputed gunshot tech

The SAPS allocates substantial budget for controversial gunshot detection tech and licensing of drone pilots.

7:40

Top ICT tenders: A focus on software for social safety

This week’s roundup sees Gauteng’s Department of e-Government looking to deploy an e-panic button app to address social crime.

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Justin Manson
May 31, 2023

Shifts in SA economic sectors will drive evolution of road systems

Our roads need innovative repair processes to improve their condition, says Justin Manson, sales director at Webfleet South Africa.

5:20

ICASA load-shedding council must avert talk-shop stigma

Analysts welcome the ICASA-initiated council committee that will assess the impact of the ongoing electricity disruptions on the ICT sector.

3:20

GP picks Diepsloot to initiate CCTV-driven crime fight

The Gauteng Provincial Government begins installing facial recognition CCTV cameras in the Diepsloot Township, kicking-off its e-policing strategy.

3:00

Govt, academia to discuss SA’s digital ID initiative

The Artificial Intelligence Institute of SA will host an international seminar on the design of digital identities in the country.

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City of Cape Town
May 26, 2023

CTown taps into international enforcement knowhow

The city utilises international expertise and guidance to learn how to effectively use its crime-fighting technology.

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State IT Agency
May 26, 2023

SITA boss looks to fill several key C-level roles

State IT Agency MD Dr Bongani Mabaso wants to fill the CISO, CIO and COO positions, with the latter top of the list to deal with SITA’s service delivery woes.