ITWebLockDown IT secures SA’s 2026 Local Government Elections
Defending democracy's digital footprint: LockDown IT secures the IEC for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
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ITWebITWebGCIS warns of information breach
The government communications agency’s e-recruitment system has been hit by a cyber security incident, potentially affecting personal data.
ITWebFibre-ready housing trial kicks-off in KZN
KZN government, Openserve and Huawei unite for a fibre pre-provisioning proof of concept project at Empangeni housing development.
BizcommunityOpenserve, Huawei pilot fibre-ready housing in KwaZulu-Natal
Openserve and Huawei have partnered with the KwaZulu-Natal government to install fibre infrastructure in 405 homes under construction in Empangeni, as part of a pilot project aimed at making future broadband connections faster and more affordable.
TechCentralOpenserve, Huawei test fibre-ready state housing in KZN
Openserve and Huawei are installing fibre ducts in 405 government houses under construction in Empangeni.
ITWebAI agents to outnumber humans online by 2029
Rapid innovation forces businesses and governments to rethink how they approach the emerging tech, says prominent IT figure Andile Ngcaba.
News24 BusinessRamaphosa plans Silicon Valley AI tour to meet ‘big moguls’
President Cyril Ramaphosa is planning to lead a delegation to Silicon Valley after the local government elections to better understand AI and how SA can benefit from it.
ITWebTop ICT tenders: Western Cape targets municipal monitoring
The Department of Local Government says a reporting mechanism will allow it to make timely, evidence-based decisions.
TechCentralIspa asks if government still cares about the cost to communicate
South Africa's ISP body says neither the communications department nor Icasa seems able to lower the cost to communicate.
ITWebAbu Dhabi Launches TAMM Global to Bring Its AI-Native Government Platform to the World
Abu Dhabi has launched TAMM Global, a private technology company established to make the award-winning technology behind TAMM available to governments worldwide.
ITWebTelkom commits R20m to support local govt elections
The telco pledges R20 million to the IEC’s digital infrastructure for the 4 November local government elections.
MyBroadbandVodacom and Telkom beat MTN in government Internet rollout
Vodacom and Telkom have made significant progress in connecting public service institutions since October 2025, while MTN is lagging behind.
MyBroadbandForeign intelligence services keeping tabs on South Africa
If a first-tier intelligence services like the NSA wanted to sit inside a South African government department or state-owned enterprise, nobody would find out.
News24 BusinessMike Dolan | Why govts might secretly wish for an AI market wobble
Even the slightest whiff of a problem in the AI space is bringing a bid back for government bonds, writes Mike Dolan.
MyBroadbandGauteng to open criminal case against student who reported a security flaw in its R269-million app
Gauteng intends to open a criminal case against the researcher who alerted the Department of e-Government about a vulnerability he found on the e-Panic Button app that was exposing user information.
MyBroadbandStudent who exposed government security flaws raises concerns about South Africa’s digital IDs
Cybersecurity researcher Joel Cedras said Home Affairs would need to remain vigilant and proactive to keep South Africa's proposed digital ID system secure.
ITWebCyber Resilience Is the Foundation for Africa’s Next Phase of Digital Growth, Mastercard Whitepaper Finds
Africa's digital economy is growing at remarkable speed, opening new opportunities for people, businesses and governments across the continent.
Business BagelStarlink could qualify without selling a single share, but the regulator says the law has to change first
The government says Starlink is welcome if it respects the 30% ownership rule, and the one route around that rule is stuck until the law changes.
VentureburnTekever Raises $580 Million To Build More AI Drones For Defense
Tekever builds big, smart, AI-powered drones that can fly by themselves for up to 20 hours and spy out zones. They are used by armies and governments. Now, to build
The CitizenHuawei and partners chart a smarter, AI-native future for South Africa’s public sector
At the Digital AI+ Government Summit in Johannesburg, government, healthcare, and industry leaders explored how trusted, locally anchored AI can power the next phase of South Africa's public service delivery.
The CitizenGreat news for SA as it is finally removed from the FATF greylist
It took a lot of hard work for the government and the private sector to show that it is putting adequate defences in place to protect the country’s financial system.