Starlink operator SpaceX “cannot undermine the sovereignty of South Africa” if it wishes to operate in the country. This was the message from Khusela Sangoni-Diko, chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, during a wide-ranging interview with ITWeb TV. She also reflected on the workings of the committee under the Government of…
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has issued several networking, security and telephony tenders. It’s another busy week on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal as municipalities get stuck into making the most of their budget allocations. While networking is a repeated theme in this week’s roundup of top tenders, it is the Council for Scientific…
The City of Cape Town kicks off the host of metropolitan advertisements in this week’s eTenders Portal. National Treasury’s eTenders Portal is busy this week, largely driven by a slew of municipal requests following the start of a new financial year in July. For the ICT industry, this means the majority of opportunities that appear…
The ICT sector employs a total of 116 783 women, according to the Commission for Employment Equity report. Between 2021 and 2025, the information and communication sector (ICT) upped the ante when it comes to women representation in the workplace, with more joining this segment of the labour market. During this period, a total of 11…
The SABS requires a solution that will use the latest technology to automate end-to-end business processes and procedures. The ICT industry is back in favour this week, with National Treasury’s eTenders Portal featuring a number of tech-focused advertisements, particularly from state-owned entities. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) takes the headline, however, with its…
ICASA requires information on the development of an automated spectrum management system. It’s a busy week on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal; however, the ICT industry is not favoured. This means the industry will largely need to look to lower-value municipal advertisements for opportunities. Amid this quiet backdrop, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)…
The services of a mediator are required to assist the SABC and Sentech to reach an agreement on future signal tariffs. It’s an interesting week for the ICT sector, as National Treasury’s eTenders Portal delivers requests from organisations that are currently in the media spotlight for various types of mismanagement. This includes the Road Accident…
In a move set to redefine the future of integrated business solutions in Africa, Albert Oosthuysen, Evotel and Net Nine Nine Group CEO, has officially launched CYNK, a new holding company formed through the strategic merger of five high-impact enterprises across the technology and investment sectors. Albert Oosthuysen CYNK, officially launched on Friday, 11 July…
This is the third edition of Samsung’s Equity Equivalent Investment Programme. Samsung and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) have opened applications for the third edition of the Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP), inviting black-owned ICT and service centre SMEs across South Africa to apply. The South Korean-based electronics giant says the R280…
This week’s top tender advertisements for the ICT sector are dominated by SITA, RAF and SARS. It’s a quiet week on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal, with fewer requests being posted, many of which feature low-value requirements and short turnaround times. For the ICT sector, however, this week’s top advertisements are dominated by the State IT…
