Simnikiwe Mzekandaba is the IT in Government Editor at ITWeb. With a focus on education, technology, digital transformation, and finance, Simnikiwe explores the intersections of these areas, particularly in relation to educational policy and online education. She has been featured in ITWeb and ITWeb Africa.
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Simnikiwe Mzekandaba SARS says it continuously monitors its systems for any suspicious activity.. (Image: Unicus Tax Specialists SA)
Simnikiwe Mzekandaba The department's review process aims to present the updated AI policy to Cabinet by November and for public comment by January 2027.
Simnikiwe Mzekandaba Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies heard yesterday that the DCDT plans to present an updated AI policy to Cabinet by November.
The US company cites the local resource pool as among its reasons for establishing its Johannesburg-based operation.
Simnikiwe Mzekandaba World Economic Forum founder professor Klaus Schwab and UJ vice-chancellor and principal professor Letlhokwa Mpedi. (Image supplied)
Simnikiwe Mzekandaba Software developed at the BMW IT Hub South Africa goes live in more than 40 countries.
The communications ministry now has six permanent deputy directors-general, as required by its organisational structure.
The communications department now has six permanent deputy directors-general, as required by its organisational structure.
Simnikiwe Mzekandaba , IT in government editor Despite technological shifts, AI-enabled payment is still low when it comes to checkout for South African consumers. (Image source: 123RF)
Simnikiwe Mzekandaba Dr Andile Ngcaba, executive chairman and co-founder of Convergence Partners and Solcon Capital. (Photograph by Strike a Pose)
