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GovChat
Dec 8, 2022

GovChat founder discharged from hospital

Eldrid Jordaan recovers at home, after being discharged from a Cape Town hospital yesterday.

2:10

Climate crisis calls for innovation, green tech

President Cyril Ramaphosa challenges the World Science Forum to find innovative and green tech-driven solutions.

2:40
CSIR
Dec 7, 2022

CSIR receives R5m grant for SA energy transition

The think tank signs €275 000 deal with the French public development bank to boost SA’s just energy transition.

9:10

Top ICT tenders: Smart cities, broadcasting back in focus

This week’s top tenders see the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs and ICASA publishing far-reaching tender invitations.

6:00
SKA
Dec 6, 2022

PICS: SA to benefit as R5.5bn SKA construction projects begin

The SKA Observatory celebrates the start of construction of its world-leading radio telescopes, and announces €300 million worth of construction contracts.

2:30
ICASA
Dec 5, 2022

ICT sector must ensure equal telecoms rights for disabled

Much remains to be done to ensure those living with disabilities have equal access to telecoms, says an ICASA councillor.

1:50

CSIR, CHIETA partner to advance skills development

A memorandum of understanding will facilitate collaboration on research, development and innovation projects.

2:00

Cabinet approves government-wide sci-tech master plan

The decadal sci-tech plan receives Cabinet nod, as the state looks to advance its approach to innovation.

1:30
GovChat
Dec 2, 2022

GovChat founder Eldrid Jordaan falls ill

ITWeb learns Eldrid Jordaan has been admitted to the cardiac high-care unit at a hospital in Cape Town.

1:50
SITA
Dec 2, 2022

Standard Bank’s CIO to head up SITA

Cabinet appoints Dr Bongani Andy Mabaso as chief executive officer of the State Information Technology Agency, government’s IT procurement arm.

4:50

Govt, academia unite to create innovative AI ecosystem

The country joins its African counterparts, as it officially sets up the Artificial Intelligence Institute of South Africa, in collaboration with academia.

2:40
SAPS
Dec 1, 2022

SAPS detectives use outdated PCs, pirated software

Up to four detectives have to share one 15-year-old PC that does not have internet access, a report finds.