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.
Data illiteracy, not AI, is emerging as the biggest risk to organisations, according to Wits University's Zethu Lubisi.
The job cuts span 38 US companies, with the largest reductions at Amazon, Meta and fintech group Block.
ITWeb, in partnership with Mecer Inter-Ed, is running a survey on the value of IT training and certification amongst businesses and individuals in South Africa.
The survey aims to explore whether businesses think that there´s value in paying a training services provider, and if so, what is that value, and does the market understand that value?
In this survey, we examine, among other things:
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Dr Tim Köhler will examine if generative AI can improve employment outcomes for South Africa’s unemployed youth.
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ITWeb is running a survey on cybersecurity to gain a better understanding of how SA businesses are managing their cybersecurity posture. Survey sponsor MTN Business wants to find out where local companies are going for information about cybersecurity best practice, as well as the challenges they face.
To gather further insights into the utilization of CRM/ERP solutions by South African organisations, the survey poses the following questions:
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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.
The unit dismantles phishing, ransomware and crime-as-a-service platforms impacting African businesses and public sectors.
In January, local organisations faced an average of 2 145 cyber attacks per week, a 36% increase year-on-year, says Check Point.
The company will join other enterprises, technology providers, innovators and policymakers to examine how AI is reshaping business and the broader economy.
The FSCA’s Consumer Advisory Panel highlights the regulatory challenges posed by financial influencers and the implications of AI on finance.
