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MICT SETA, CHIETA renew skills development collab

The organisations renew their memorandum of understanding aimed at cross-sectoral skills development.

PayShap moves beyond peer-to-peer payments

The instant payments platform expands into merchant transactions, e-commerce and broader everyday digital commerce.

Incoming lottery operator bets on tech innovation

Sizekhaya prepares a digital overhaul of the lottery ecosystem, introducing QR-based play, instant online games, AI-driven security and a user-friendly interface.

Sibahle Malinga

South Africa Information and Communication Technology Association

The fortress that wasn't: When security tools aged out

We didn't heed cyber security warnings, especially the one in 1994 of a theoretical but profound threat to the encryption standards of the age.

Dr Jannie Zaaiman

Vukosi Marivate

President honours University of Pretoria AI guru

Professor Vukosi Marivate bestowed a National Order for his excellent contributions to artificial intelligence and computer science.

ITWeb TV: Does SA have what it takes to produce a billion-dollar unicorn? | Episode #98

Innovation Hub CEO Bangani Mpangalasane discusses Gauteng's budding start-up ecosystem, why SA has yet to produce a unicorn company, and innovation that can be a catalyst for economic development and resolve societal challenges.

Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026

Cape Town reclaims position as SA’s top start-up hub

Cape Town and Johannesburg exchange leadership positions in the start-up ecosystem rankings.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Singularity SA 2026

AI, quantum to dominate Singularity SA 2026

Futurists, AI researchers and business leaders will unpack exponential technologies shaping industries, economies and human potential.

African Telecommunications Union

South African guns for top job at ATU

Cynthia Lesufi campaigns to be the first woman to be secretary-general at the African Telecommunications Union.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

National Cleantech Innovation Challenge

NCIC 2026 draws over 2 000 entries from across SA

The National Cleantech Innovation Challenge attracted innovators from every province, with solutions targeting energy, water, agriculture, waste and logistics.

Department of Science

DSTI expands scope of budget priorities

The science, tech and innovation department looks to make big gains, as it secures R10.4 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Bolt intros electric vehicle fleet in Cape Town

The rollout will tackle rising costs, improve driver safety and support job creation, as SA’ e-hailing sector shifts towards electric mobility.

Nkhensani Nkhwashu

Humanoid robots closer to commercial reality

The global humanoid robot market across various sectors is forecast to reach $25 billion over the next decade.

Sibahle Malinga

Innovation, real-time payments are changing the game

Real-time payments are transforming B2B retail, closing settlement gaps and improving efficiency, says Penny Langton, senior manager: operations at Altron Fintech.

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