President unpacks SA’s digitisation drive at SONA 2026

The 2026 State of the Nation Address highlighted intentions to use AI to fight illicit trade, among other tech plans, but commentators urge measurable implementation.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

5:20

Tech jobs

13 Feb

Tech layoffs surge past 30 000 in first weeks of 2026

The job cuts span 38 US companies, with the largest reductions at Amazon, Meta and fintech group Block.

Admire Moyo

5:20

State of the Nation Address

12 Feb

Calls for ‘true’ digital transformation as president readies SONA

ICT industry commentators seek a clear commitment, in the State of the Nation Address, to building a fully-interoperable digital state, as digital reform remains fragmented.

Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit disrupts cross-border syndicates

The unit dismantles phishing, ransomware and crime-as-a-service platforms impacting African businesses and public sectors.

Sibahle Malinga

CIO Survey 2024

The 2024 ITWeb Brainstorm CIO Survey, conducted in partnership with MTN Business, has officially closed for entries.

This annual survey draws insights from CIOs and C-suite executives responsible for technology, providing a critical snapshot of how the industry is evolving.

This year we captured over 100 valid responses and a preview of the findings was presented by Adrian Hinchcliffe, ITWeb’s editor in chief, at the annual ITWeb Brainstorm CIO Banquet on 17 October 2024.

Please watch the ITWeb news feed for a report-back from the Banquet.

The full research report will be published as a downloadable e-book on ITWeb and Brainstorm online in early 2025.

Thank you!
The ITWeb Brainstorm Surveys team

3:20

Check Point Research

12 Feb

SA firms hit by over 2 100 cyber attacks per week in January

In January, local organisations faced an average of 2 145 cyber attacks per week, a 36% increase year-on-year, says Check Point.

Enterprise browsers become active participant in defence

It’s time to look beyond the enterprise browser, to extensions, replacements and the next phase of web security.

Paul Stuttard

BANQUET

16 October 2025

ITWeb Brainstorm CIO Banquet 2025

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Absa Group

11 Feb

Absa ‘strengthens’ group leadership with telecoms, tech expertise

The big-four bank makes four executive appointments, bringing outside experience onboard, alongside strategic internal appointments.

AI reshapes South African banks’ investment priorities

FNB, Absa, Standard Bank, Nedbank and Capitec go beyond pilot projects and isolated AI experiments to large-scale deployment across core operations.

The CIO’s evidence system for value, cost, governance

In the AI age, the most radical move is not buying another tool or launching an innovation lab, but insisting every critical IT bet fits into a 90-day plan.

Lungile Mginqi