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South Africa has unveiled the first working prototype of its national Digital ID, marking a major step in the government’s plan to transform how citizens access identity and Home Affairs services. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber demonstrated the new digital credential at Constitution Hill, using his own personal information to …
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has expanded access to its Smart ID system as part of a wider push to modernise identity services and make government documentation more accessible. The reforms have opened Smart ID applications to naturalised South African citizens and lawful permanent residents, groups that had previously …
Samsung South Africa has introduced a new QR code payment feature, giving Galaxy smartphone users another way to pay for purchases without relying on physical bank cards. The feature, called Scan to Pay, has been added to Samsung’s digital wallet and is designed to make checkout faster and more convenient. …
South Africa is targeting September to complete key regulatory preparations and advance testing of its planned national digital identity system as the government moves to scale projects under the MyMzansi digital public infrastructure programme. The digital ID initiative forms part of a wider government effort to modernise public services and …
As South Africa accelerates the digital transformation of its ports, industry experts are warning that cybersecurity must evolve alongside new technologies to safeguard trade and supply chain operations. Port infrastructure is becoming increasingly connected through digital systems that integrate cargo handling equipment, terminal operations, logistics providers and shipping platforms. While …
South Africa is embarking on a transformative journey to modernize its digital landscape, as the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) unveils a comprehensive three-year strategy to revitalize public sector IT. This ambitious roadmap seeks to turn the State IT Agency (SITA) into a high-performance engine of innovation, ensuring …
South Africa is intensifying efforts to modernise public sector technology systems following a high-level meeting between Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi and newly appointed State Information Technology Agency (SITA) Managing Director Magatho Mello. The discussions focused on advancing the country’s digital government agenda and improving the delivery of …
South Africa has announced an ambitious infrastructure programme aimed at transforming its land border posts, with officials positioning the initiative as a catalyst for economic growth, improved security and a better travel experience. The project, valued at R12.5 billion, will focus on rebuilding and modernising six of the country’s busiest …
South Africa is intensifying efforts to build a more resilient and sovereign digital infrastructure, placing cloud computing at the centre of a newly released national artificial intelligence (AI) policy. Unveiled earlier this month, the draft policy outlines a broad strategy to position the country as a continental leader in AI …
Telecommunications giant MTN Group has announced plans to invest approximately R21.8 billion (US$1.3 billion) in South Africa’s network infrastructure by 2028, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the country’s digital economy and connectivity landscape. The investment was unveiled during the recent South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg, where government and private sector leaders gathered to …