Western Cape improves reliable service through EIM

The Western Cape Government’s Department of Transport and Public Works has reduced its average licence turnaround time from 145 to 45 days, improved compliance with mandated deadlines for supplier payments, and also empowered staff and clients with visible,...

Less talk and more action, says Zinia

Internet service provider Zinia has thrown down the gauntlet to the telecommunications industry and government to take faster action and make last mile internet connectivity for South African municipalities a reality. On the back of the announcement by cabinet to...

Business continuity in the public sector

While business continuity (BC) is mission-critical for any business, it is in the public sector where ensuring the continuation of services to citizens and the proper functioning of the country take on a new level of importance, writes Claude Schuck, regional manager:...

Technology could assist with voting challenges

South Africa’s progress towards political stability and democracy is underpinned by its free and fair electoral processes. Technology can play a strong, positive role in election programs and some of the latest developments such as the Coesys Mobile Capture...

Africa governments need greater data transparency

The African continent is set to undergo the most rapid Internet traffic (IP) growth worldwide between now and 2020.  In the same period, fixed broadband speeds in Africa will increase 2,4-fold, with an average mobile speed connection of 5Mbps. The transformation of...

Intervate helps to digitise the gazetting process

The Government Printing Works (GPW) has seen a host of initial benefits from its digitisation and automation programme, with the foundation set for it to derive further value in the future. About the client The Government Printing Works (GPW) has a long history of...