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Telcos get electricity minister up to speed on sector woes

Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa commits to work with local telecoms operators to help mitigate the impact and high cost of load-shedding on the sector.

2:00
Parliament
Mar 13, 2023

SA MPs stand up to protect ‘most vulnerable’ online

Parliamentarians propose a regulatory amendment to ensure stronger controls to protect women and children online.

2:30

Over 270 000 home affairs hotline calls unanswered

The department reveals 273 760 calls were dropped before being attended to during the 2021/22 financial year.

3:30
Eskom
Mar 10, 2023

Tech takes centre stage in Eskom’s fight against corruption

In line with the Zondo Commission’s recommendations, the embattled power utility is banking on different technologies to arrest graft.

2:50
SITA
Mar 10, 2023

VIDEO: Samsung, SITA bring global STEM competition to SA

Samsung SA collaborates with SITA, to hold the global ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ schools competition in South Africa.

3:00

GP bulks up crime-fighting budget for CCTV, drones

The Gauteng Provincial Government dedicates over R80 million to deploy technology-driven solutions to deal with the high levels of criminality in the province.

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Cape Town
Mar 9, 2023

Cape Town witnesses record solar PV installations

The city has received 1 040 solar PV installation applications so far this year, with just over 600 of these in February.

7:50

Top ICT tenders: SAPS targets social, dark web intelligence

This week’s top tenders see the South African Police Service looking for a way to secure intelligence from online sources.

6:20

Comms ministry becomes ‘forum for favours’ in Cabinet reshuffles

The real problem with appointing a new communications minister every time there is a Cabinet reshuffle is that there is no continuity or progress, say ICT analysts.

3:50

Mondli Gungubele appointed as communications minister

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies sees leadership changes after president Cyril Ramaphosa reshuffles his Cabinet.

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Bolt
Mar 6, 2023

Bolt looks to create 30 000 jobs in SA

The e-hailer’s execs and government discuss regulations to ensure ride-hailing is recognised as a standalone mode of transport, to further develop the industry and create more jobs for unemployed youth.

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Barbara Creecy
Mar 6, 2023

Govt speeds up registration of bigger solar PV projects

The authorisation of permits and licences for energy generation, transmission and distribution will be fast-tracked.