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South Africa’s telcos gear up for digital leap in 2026

Local mobile network operators close a strong 2025, while eyeing AI, 5G and satellite technologies to drive growth in 2026.
Admire Moyo

AI-powered health collaboration targets African precision medicine

The CSIR teams up with PromptBio to accelerate AI-driven multiome research for various disease groups in Africa.
Staff Writer

Experts predict 2026 digital commerce growth but warn of tariff risks

Local experts forecast continued growth in digital commerce locally, while expecting global economic headwinds to challenge exporters in 2026.
Staff Writer

Bayobab strengthens leadership team

The MTN Group subsidiary appoints a CTIO, risk and compliance general manager and MD for its FibreCo business in SA.
Staff Writer

Cell C to replicate capex-light model in fibre move

The company sees the next wave of growth in broadband for operators in underserved areas.
Nicola Mawson

AI drives record-breaking tech M&A in 2025

Tech giants spent trillions securing AI capabilities in 2025, while SA saw major telco consolidation and fintech IPOs reshape the local landscape.
Nicola Mawson

ITWeb TV: Bank Zero acquisition to boost Lesaka balance sheet

The deal will combine Lesaka’s reach with Bank Zero’s tech and expertise for greater financial inclusion, says Lesaka CEO Lincoln Mali.
Sibahle Malinga

Africa’s youth must lead science, innovation agenda

Deputy minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina urges young Africans, particularly young women, to take their rightful place in science and innovation.
Staff Writer

New SITA, FPB leaders bring industry, legal knowledge

As Magatho Mello and Nketheleni Norman Gidi fill the leadership vacuum at the state entities, ITWeb examines the expertise they both offer.
Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

SA’s top early-stage tech ventures receive recognition

Twelve innovative local start-ups emerged as the winners of the 2025 South African Startup Awards.
Staff Writer

OpEd: 2025: The year the bans began

This year saw social media bans, ransomware gangs, a rush to bring data home and an obsession with throwing money at AI.
Phillip de Wet
GenAI risks and ransomware escalate ahead of 2026, says Check Point
Angola, Nigeria, Kenya and SA top the list of the hardest hit countries on the continent, according to Check Point research.
Christopher Tredger
Visa showcases next wave of African fintech innovators at Demo Day in Cape Town
The fourth cohort of fintech founders had the opportunity to showcase their innovations at the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Demo Day in Cape Town.
Staff Writer
Visa helps African fintechs tap into $500 billion market opportunity
The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator programme helps up-and-coming fintech businesses to access the massive market opportunity that exists in Africa.
Staff Writer

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