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North West accelerates digital shift with Smart Gov rollout
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (590+ words) The North West province has accelerated its transition to a fully-integrated, technology-driven administration, with premier Lazarus Mokgosi declaring the provincial government is now operating on a "modern digital foundation built for the future. Speaking at a media briefing this week,…...
Vodacom calls for collective action to decarbonise Africa's digital economy
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (196+ words) Addressing this challenge at scale will require multi-sector collaboration, coordinated action across public and private stakeholders, and energy system reforms that unlock investment in renewable and decentralised energy solutions. It is against this backdrop that Vodacom Group has released a…...
Vertiv AI Innovation Roadshow returns to Africa as virtual event
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (219+ words) The event will examine how data centres can support high-density computing driven by AI, cloud and digital transformation. - Vertiv AI Innovation Roadshow returns to Africa as virtual event Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, is hosting…...
Haibot throws down the gauntlet with R10 000 agentic AI challenge
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (337+ words) The race to build intelligent, autonomous AI agents is no longer a conversation reserved for Silicon Valley boardrooms. South African AI platform Haibot is bringing the challenge home, inviting developers, builders, and AI innovators across the country to compete in…...
Digital tools fuel 46% rise in deportations across SA
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (304+ words) Technology has driven South Africa's surge in deportations, with authorities using digital systems to track, process and remove illegal migrants more efficiently. This is the word from minister Dr Leon Schreiber, who notes the Department of Home Affairs has carried…...
New CEO appointed at Technology Innovation Agency
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (358+ words) The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has appointed Dr Titus Mathe as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective 1 April. Mathe replaces Ismail Abdoola, who held the CEO role in an acting capacity. In a statement, the agency says it looks…...
National Gambling Board intros portal to verify operators
5+ hour, 40+ min ago (375+ words) The National Gambling Board (NGB) is tightening the belt on illegal betting, listing verified gambling operators via its new online portal. This, as the state battles to curb illegal online betting, with estimates showing billions-worth in gambling revenue flowing offshore....
Why identity and access management matters before AI adoption
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (347+ words) AI is reshaping IT operations, from predictive analytics to automated remediation. But before organisations rush to layer AI across their environments, a more important question needs answering: are the fundamentals secure, visible and well-governed?" While businesses pursue AI-driven efficiency, many…...
Google Hustle Academy now open to all
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (200+ words) Google and Up Skill Universe have announced that the Google Hustle Academy programme, previously exclusive to business owners, is now open to anyone " including employees, students, job-seekers and entrepreneurs across Sub-Saharan Africa. According to a statement, the new curriculum for…...
Cyber vendors must step up to support local youth
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (732+ words) International cyber security and technology vendors need to start playing their part in helping solve the local cyber skills shortage and tackling youth unemployment in the country. This is the message from Dr Xolile Sibande, information and cyber security expert....