SA govt must mandate infrastructure approach
In order to witness real, constructive progress in South African infrastructure, government needs to overhaul its approach to public sector projects. This is according to Richard Smedley-Williams, regional director for WorldsView for Southern Africa, who writes:...TV white spaces connects schools
A TV white spaces pilot project has gone live in Limpopo, with five schools connected to the Internet for the first time. The Microsoft pilot was completed four weeks ago, with teachers and learners getting access to the Internet and PCs for the first time ever. The...Connectivity is a priority for SA
Broadband and connectivity is a priority for South Africa over the next five years. This is according to President Jacob Zuma, who delivered his State of the Nation Address yesterday evening. “In addition to our major energy security interventions, we will continue to...Corruption comes under the spotlight
Public sector corruption has come under the spotlight in recent years, and President Jacob Zuma says the current government will work to reduce it. “The Special Investigating Unit, the Anti-Corruption Task Team the Asset Forfeiture Unit and the Hawks, have made...Wits academics set to shine at NTSF Awards
Three Wits academics have been announced as finalists in the 2013/2014 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Awards, hosted in partnership with BHP Billiton. Professor Hoosen (Jerry) Coovadia has been nominated for his outstanding contribution to science,...