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Renewable energy
May 17, 2023

Govt hastens renewables as Eskom refutes grid collapse

Minister Gwede Mantashe tells Parliament that government will open a bid in July to procure additional renewable energy.

8:20

Top ICT tenders: Cooling down period descends

This week’s top ICT tenders see public sector interest in technology and telecommunications waning.

2:20

Sci-tech, engineering graduates sought for paid internship

The science and innovation department and HSRC invite unemployed graduates to participate in an internship initiative.

3:40

R162bn ‘inadequate’ to fund SA’s just energy transition

Current grants will not be enough to finance the investment plan, says the Presidential Climate Commission.

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Vodacom
May 16, 2023

Vodacom power wheeling pilot will be ‘transformational’

The telco will soon sign a power deal with Eskom, which is expected to reliably power the 20 000 towers across the industry.

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Private sector complements govt's efforts to bridge digital divide

Telecoms providers have invested in expanding their network infrastructure to underserved areas and are providing affordable data plans to their customers, says Matone Ditlhake, CEO of Corridor Africa Technologies.

5:50
IFMS
May 15, 2023

Cloud tops govt proposal to move IFMS needle

A cloud approach is on the cards to implement government’s long-overdue Integrated Financial Management System.

4:00

Post office liquidation will weaken its case against couriers

Local e-commerce players believe SAPO’s possible bankruptcy will work in their favour in its court bid to block courier companies from distributing small items.

4:40
CBDCs
May 12, 2023

Central bank digital currencies on Andile Ngcaba’s radar

After a R182 million investment in 42Markets, it is well-positioned to drive central bank digital currencies, says the businessman.

4:30
Sentech
May 11, 2023

BREAKING: Sentech embarks on data centre project

The data centres will be established across South Africa, as part of Sentech’s multi-dimensional objective to provide telecommunications services.

5:20

MPs blast delays in biometric identification project

Members of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs criticise the prolonged process to full migration to the Automated Biometric Identification System.

6:20

Top ICT tenders: Govt departments return to tender track

This week’s top tenders see national and provincial departments taking centre stage, with a variety of tech requests.