The 14th International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ICCWS) 2019, hosted by Stellenbosch University and the CSIR will take place in Stellenbosch from 28 February to 1 March 2019. ICCWS 2019 is an opportunity for academics, military personnel, practitioners and consultants involved in the study, management, development and implementation of systems and concepts to […]

Issued by the Department of Science and Technology For enquiries, contact Veronica Mohapeloa @ 083 400 5750 or veronica.mohapeloa@dst.gov.za The application process for Government’s research and development (R&D) tax incentive programme has been expedited, with the turnaround time being reduced to 90 days. The programme was established in 2006 as an instrument to stimulate private […]

By Simnikiwe Mzekandaba, IT in government editor Johannesburg, 07 Mar 2018 Although the health and education departments received the bulk of Gauteng’s R121 billion budget, the department focused on ICT and innovation also received a sizeable budget this financial year. Delivering her budget speech yesterday, MEC for finance Barbara Creecy announced that Gauteng’s Department of e-Government will be allocated a […]

By Simnikiwe Mzekandaba, ITWeb Johannesburg, 20 Feb 2018 While SA is often commended for its massive potential in the ICT arena, stakeholders warn that a lack of understanding from government stifles this potential. The miniscule mention of ICT in past reports on the status of the nation appeared to also highlight government’s lack of understanding […]

By Simnikiwe Mzekandaba, IT in government editor Johannesburg, 08 Feb 2018 The Gauteng province is determined to be a leader in the innovation, research and development sectors, as these will become major drivers of economic growth. This was the sentiment shared by Gauteng premier David Makhura at the Technology Innovation Conference last week. Makhura pointed […]

By Staff Writer, ITWeb Johannesburg, 14 Dec 2017 Ian Russell, CEO of BCX BCX is investing R100 million to grow scarce digital skills in ICT infrastructure and software programming alongside cyber security, fintech and artificial intelligence over three years in partnership with the Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi). The three-year project will be called […]