Microsoft South Africa Archives

Microsoft SA extends digital skills initiative into 2021, has helped 300k to date

After helping 300 000 South Africans get access to digital skills, Microsoft SA is extending its initiative, targeting a further 50 000.

Microsoft & Tech4Dev partner to expand Women Techsters initiative across Africa

The Women Techsters initiative will launch in five countries across Africa, with a view to train five million women in digital skills by 2030.

Microsoft South Africa announces the winners of its [email protected] hackathon

Announced in August during Women’s month, Microsoft SA’s [email protected] hackathon announced its winner earlier this week.

Microsoft SA gives Afrika Tikkun R2.5 million grant to deliver digital skills locally

The grant forms part of Microsoft’s global initiative to develop more digital skills, with 83 000 South Africans benefitting from the initiative already.

Microsoft SA launches [email protected] hackathon to address GBV with tech

The [email protected] hackathon kicks off today, with the winning solution getting the support of Microsoft SA for a fully fledged rollout.

Microsoft SA details local aspects of company’s recent global skills initiative

Following its global skills initiative announcement at the end of June, Microsoft SA has unpacked what will be happening locally to deliver on the objectives.

Microsoft SA and Vodacom partner on Digital Education platform for local learners

Both organisations are working to address digital education in South Africa during COVID-19, with plans to expand thereafter.

What you need to know about the 21st April switch from Office 365 to Microsoft 365

Having revealed new subscriptions for software suite, we spoke to Microsoft South Africa to find out what happens after 21st April.

Microsoft launches initiative to tackle software piracy in Africa

To implement the Initiative, the organisation is working with its major PC partners, Acer, Asus, Dell, Intel, Lenovo, SMD Technologies and Mustek.

With VMware now on Microsoft Azure, SA’s cloud uptake looks set to soar

At this week’s Dell Technologies Forum, Microsoft and VMWare confirm partnership to accelerate SA’s hyperscale landscape.

Microsoft SA launches Make Your Wish initiative to bring AI ideas to life

The initiative is designed for people and businesses across the country to share their ideas on how AI can change things for the better.

Lillian Barnard appointed as new MD for Microsoft South Africa

She takes over as MD, following Zoaib Hoosen’s resignation.

Microsoft SA launches new programme for tech startups – Head Start

The new programme aims to help tech startups with skills development, mentoring a partner network.

Accenture and Microsoft among SA’s top employers

The Top Employers Institute released its list of SA’s best employers.

OLX , FNB and Samsung are top tech brands on Facebook in SA

What do South African’s like to look at on Facebook? Clean answers only on a postcard.

All change at the top for Microsoft SA

Microsoft South Africa appoints a new MD in Zoaib Hoosein who is taking over the reigns from, long-serving MD, Mteto Nyati.

Gotham City Impostors is July’s Xbox Games with Gold

Another two great games have been made available for free

Xbox One will be more expensive in South Africa than anywhere except Brazil

SA Xbox One pricing may be lower than that of the PS4, but it’s still pretty damn expensive compared to the rest of the world.

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