The Department of Tourism suffers a widespread ICT service outage, affecting phone lines, e-mails and website-related services.
For the 2024/25 financial year, the department received a budget of R10.6 billion, a slight dip from last year’s R10.9 billion.
The Road Accident Fund hopes a new digital document lifecycle management solution will help it overcome current operational challenges.
Inadequate controls at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme resulted in irregular payments, says the Special Investigating Unit.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Public WiFi sites launch at Kromdraai Library and Matla Combined School in Mogale City, West Rand.
Attempts to prescribe termination rates for international calls will limit the negotiating power of local operators, says the telco.
ITWeb interviews AI expert Johan Steyn, to get his take on the need for AI regulation and where SA is on this journey.
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
Government is working to open the door to renewable energy, to strengthen the grid and create employment, says Cyril Ramaphosa.
This forms part of the large-scale construction projects SA plans for the upcoming five-year term of the seventh administration, reveals president Cyril Ramaphosa.
Nelson Mandela Day sees 30 000 youth across two continents participate in the annual global coding tournament #Coding4Mandela.
The provincial education department’s online admissions system opened for grades one and eight registrations last week.
eZaga draws first blood in the legal quarrel with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to get its contract reinstated.