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South Africa needs centralised anti-fraud hub, says FSCA

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority plans a National Scam Centre to combat cyber fraud, with banks and regulators collaborating to protect consumers nationwide.
Sibahle Malinga

Mobile money industry surpasses $2tn threshold

Over $2 trillion flowed through mobile money wallets in 2025, driven by deepening use of the financial services offering, says the GSMA.
Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

‘World-first’ multi-currency token launches as war rattles currencies

IS21 launches as a multi-currency digital token tied to the rand, dollar and euro, amid Middle East war volatility rattling currencies.
Nicola Mawson

Remgro cashes in from Vodacom-Maziv deal

Community Investment Ventures Holdings, Remgro’s fibre asset company, contributes R264 million to the firm’s headline earnings.
Admire Moyo

City Power switches on Joburg’s EV future with charging hub

Joburg begins its electric vehicle fleet transition, as City Power rolls out charging infrastructure, targeting reduced fuel costs.
Staff Writer

AI agents moving faster than security can handle

Most firms are already deploying AI agents in production environments, but lack clear security frameworks, a new study finds.
Admire Moyo

Sanlam appoints group chief AI officer

Theo Mabaso will scale AI, strengthen governance and drive competitiveness across Sanlam’s financial services operations.
Staff Writer

Home affairs allays fears over digital ID security

The Department of Home Affairs plans to enlist various security safeguards, as SA prepares for its national digital identity system.
Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Calls grow for biometric SIM registration as fraud tops R5.3bn

Global bodies warn the move could exclude the vulnerable and create underground markets for fraudulently registered SIM cards.
Nicola Mawson
AI deployment helps businesses make decisions that count
At the ITWeb AI Summit 2026, Capitec's Azhar Said will share why decision intelligence, not speed, is the real competitive advantage.
Christopher Tredger
Infobip SA appoints Lauren Potgieter to spearhead AI-driven CX growth
Potgieter has been tasked with accelerating growth through AI-powered automation, omnichannel engagement and stronger partner collaboration.
Staff Writer

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