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Emerging Technologies

AI will shift from exploration to execution this year – Dell

South African tech leaders must prepare for a year dominated by AI, says Dell SA's Doug Woolley.

World Economic Forum

Crypto ecosystem dynamic but volatile, says SARB governor

Growing crypto-currency interest challenges regulators globally, WEF told, with SARB governor Lesetja Kganyago saying it’s up to governments to form these rules.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Trump launches $500bn AI behemoth Stargate

The Stargate Project is a new company, which intends to invest $500 billion over the next four years, building new AI infrastructure for OpenAI.

Nkhensani Nkhwashu

New crypto exchange Afridax goes live

Afridax looks to take on established players such as Luno, VALR, Ovex and AltCoinTrader in SA’s bourgeoning crypto-currency market.

University of Cape Town

Local researchers make ‘monumental discovery’

Using the MeerKAT radio telescope, University of Cape Town researchers discover a rare giant radio galaxy.

Trump halts US EV policy as world prepares for e-mobility

As sustainability becomes a key focus for governments globally, US president Donald Trump revokes the Biden administration’s electric vehicle policy.

Sibahle Malinga

SA urged not to compromise transformation agenda for Starlink

Allowing Starlink to side-step local policies would undermine BEE transformation goals and set a dangerous precedent for other sectors, says Public Interest SA.

Artificial intelligence to accelerate IT spending in 2025

Tech demand across the globe is projected to grow by 9%, subject to US trade policy, says S&P Global Industry Credit Outlook 2025.

Sibahle Malinga

Taiwan International Science Fair 2025

SA's young minds to shine at Taiwan International Science Fair 2025

Young scientists Aradhya Kaushik and Joanna Swanepoel will represent SA at the upcoming Taiwan International Science Fair.

IT services market

Digital transformation, GenAI to propel SA’s IT services market

Growing cloud deployment will drive spending on IT services to R182 billion in 2028, as more local firms look to deploy emerging technologies, such as GenAI.

Sibahle Malinga

ITWeb BI Summit 2025

ITWeb's BI Summit 2025 to highlight impact of emerging tech

20th annual summit will help business leaders to avoid pitfalls and consider best practices.

ITWeb Security Summit 2025

ITWeb marks 20th anniversary of its Security Summit

Cape Town event at the CTICC on 27-28 May, and Johannesburg event at Sandton Convention Centre on 3-5 June.

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