Public sector digitalisation could drive government excellence

Public sector digitalisation could drive government excellence

A lot has been spoken about businesses benefiting from cloud technology. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager: Africa at Zoho The same technology can also bring about a digital revolution in the public sector. While digitalisation efforts in various spaces, such as...

Municipal officials can prevent further admin deterioration

It is a tragic reality that many South African municipalities are in disarray. Of the country’s 257 local and district administrative areas, 66 are considered dysfunctional. That means more than a quarter of all municipalities are in a state of turmoil. A...

Technology is empowering smart citizens

There’s no question that a smart city extends beyond infrastructure and urban planning, writes Mpho Matsitse, executive: business and digital advisory at BCX. For a smart city to work, it requires smart citizens and technology plays a pivotal role in enabling...

An opportunity to improve efficiencies and service delivery

South African businesses are experiencing a significant impact in their information technology (IT) departments due to the recent wave of digitalisation. By Lebohang Monaheng, senior manager: applications and digital solutions at Sizwe Africa IT Group According to...

The cybersecurity threat that lurks within municipalities

While the threats posed by hackers and other cybercriminals to organisations’ networks and data are common knowledge, what is less known is that the biggest cyberthreat often resides within the organisation itself – in the form of its employees. This is...