https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-lelapa-ai-eyes-faster-ambitious-growth/VgZeyvJlpbXMdjX9 2026-09-04T14:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-04T14:23:38+02:00 ITWeb TV: Lelapa AI eyes faster, ambitious growth Lelapa AI,Pelonomi Moiloa,Artificial Intelligence,natural language model,large language models Lelapa AI CEO and co-founder Pelonomi Moiloa. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Pelonomi-Moiloa-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/new-submarine-cable-to-connect-sa-and-reunion/xA9PO7NE2Pavo4J8 2026-09-04T13:45:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-04T13:15:48+02:00 New submarine cable to connect SA and Réunion Orange,Jean Louis Le Roux,Reunion,submarine cable,subsea cable Orange is investing in new subsea infrastructure to address rising traffic demands and strengthen Réunion’s long-term digital resilience. (Image created via Gemini) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Runion-subsea-cable-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/hackers-breach-rand-waters-defences/Gb3BwMWaO4ov2k6V 2026-09-04T13:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-04T12:39:46+02:00 Hackers breach Rand Water’s defences Rand Water,JSE,Federal Bureau of Investigation,hackers breach Rand Water,Lucky Ncobela Hackers are targeting energy and water entities on a more regular basis. (Image made by GenAI) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/RandWater-hack-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/discovery-bank-hits-r370m-profit-clients-near-2m/kYbe9MXbN3jvAWpG 2026-09-04T12:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-04T12:19:04+02:00 Discovery Bank hits R370m profit, clients near 2m Discovery Bank,Discovery,Adrian Gore,super bank,Digital banking Discovery Bank posted R370 million profit, while attracting 70% of new business from outside the Discovery Group. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Discovery-Bank-building-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/masie-takes-abcs-ceo-chair-as-suspended-execs-fight-fines/LPwQ5MlbVlPvNgkj 2026-09-04T11:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-04T11:00:00+02:00 Masie takes ABC’s CEO chair as suspended execs fight fines Stafford Masie,Africa Bitcoin Corporation,Financial Sector Conduct Authority,Altvest,Warren Wheatley Tech personality Stafford Masie. (Source: Stafford Masie) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Stafford-Masie-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/real-retail-media-investment-roi-requires-more-than-ai/GxwQDq1DyEkMlPVo 2026-09-04T09:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-04T09:12:55+02:00 Real retail media investment ROI requires more than AI Smollan Technologies,Jonathan Kruger,retail media spend,deep learning,ontological AI Jonathan Kruger, product innovation and growth lead, Smollan Technologies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Jonathan-Kruger-IIN-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/overcoming-data-sovereignty-and-compliance-challenges-with-ets-prime-cloud/dgp45vaBQdE7X9l8 2026-09-04T09:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-04T08:32:00+02:00 Overcoming data sovereignty and compliance challenges with ETS Prime Cloud ETS Prime Cloud,Ahmed Jassat,ETS,POPIA,data sovereignty ETS Prime Cloud provides local data residency, high-performance infrastructure and secure hosting. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/CloudAI-253089230.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/data-resilience-underpin-innovation-and-ai-in-financial-services/DZQ58vV8BbnMzXy2 2026-09-04T13:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-04T08:31:00+02:00 Data, resilience underpin innovation and AI in financial services Hitachi Vantara,Shana Mare,VSP One,Hitachi IQ,banking infrastructure Shana Maré, Territory Manager at Hitachi Vantara. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Shana-Mar-04Sept2026-1.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-biz-helping-companies-use-ai-with-aws/mYZRXv9gbXxMOgA8 2026-09-04T08:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-04T08:13:23+02:00 ITWeb TV Biz: Helping companies use AI with AWS AWS,CloudZA,AWS EEIP,AWS SA Equity Equivalent Investment Programme,Jonathan Oaker Jonathan Oaker, founder and CEO, CloudZA https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/11/Jonathan-Oaker.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-cloud-summit-2026-balancing-speed-security-and-governance/G98Yd7LGny4vX2PD 2026-09-04T08:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-04T08:05:00+02:00 ITWeb Cloud Summit 2026: Balancing speed, security and governance ITWeb Cloud Summit,Pheello Motolo,speed,Security,governance Pheello Motolo, senior manager for IT infrastructure and operations, cyber security and GRC at Motus Car Rental, will deliver the keynote address at the ITWeb Cloud Summit 2026 on 29 September. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Pheello-Motolo.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/drones-help-nab-smash-and-grab-suspects/lwrKxv3YyA3Mmg1o 2026-09-03T13:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-03T13:10:24+02:00 Drones help nab smash-and-grab suspects Geordin Hill-Lewis,South African Police Service,City of Cape Town,JP Smith,drone technology The Cape Town intelligence-led drone operation resulted in the arrest of smash-and-grab suspects. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/06/Cape-Town-view-2022.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sita-spends-big-on-procurement-from-smmes/nWJad7bN35N7bjO1 2026-09-03T13:15:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-03T12:59:46+02:00 SITA spends big on procurement from SMMEs SITA,State Information Technology Agency,Tlali Tlali,Enterprise supplier development,procurement ecosystem SITA is developing a structured SMME training and supplier engagement model. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/2198155192.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/implats-pushes-ai-as-it-addresses-cyber-breach/Gb3BwMWaOwpv2k6V 2026-09-03T11:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-03T11:25:46+02:00 Implats pushes AI as it addresses cyber breach Implats,Impala Platinum,Platinum,cyber breach,generative artificial intelligence Implats had limited operational consequences after a data breach. (Photograph: Implats) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Implats-206.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/logicalis-accelerates-sustainability-progress-in-fy26-responsible-business-report/Olx4zMkaLXLv56km 2026-09-03T12:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-03T11:03:00+02:00 Logicalis accelerates sustainability progress in FY26 Responsible Business Report Logicalis,sustainability,Responsible Business Report,climate action,workforce development Logicalis' 2026 CIO Report. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/ITPR-UK-Responsible-Business-Report-03Sept2026-image.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sas-best-rated-isp-rsaweb-backs-smes-that-keep-sa-economy-moving/JBwEr7n3lYnM6Db2 2026-09-03T11:15:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-03T11:02:00+02:00 SA’s best-rated ISP, RSAWEB, backs SMEs that keep SA economy moving RSAWEB,ISP,SME,RSAWEB Business,The Van Cartel RSAWEB Business helps SMEs stay connected, productive and protected. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/RSAWEB-03Sept2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/always-on-the-new-payment-advantage/6GxRKqYQEo3qb3Wj 2026-09-03T11:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-03T11:01:00+02:00 Always-on: The new payment advantage Altron FinTech,Elmar Keyser,Business Continuity,always-on,payment outages Elmar Keyser, Senior Specialist: Strategic Account Management, Altron FinTech. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Elmar-Keyser-03Sept2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/online-penetration-boosts-tfg-retail-sales/WnpNgq21yQxMVrGd 2026-09-03T11:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-03T10:53:00+02:00 Online penetration boosts TFG retail sales The Foschini Group,TFG,Bash platform,TFG London,online sales TFG’s overall sales grew by 0.2% to R23 billion over the last 21 weeks. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Foschini-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/uct-research-warns-sa-cannot-delay-ai-regulation/KBpdg7pm5YJMLEew 2026-09-03T10:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-03T10:30:00+02:00 UCT research warns SA cannot delay AI regulation Artificial Intelligence,AI regulation,Nokuthula Olorunju,University of Cape Town,UCT Nokuthula Olorunju, University of Cape Town PhD graduand and researcher. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Nokuthula-Olorunju.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/is-climate-change-reshaping-life-insurance/LPp6V7rBYzJ7DKQz 2026-09-03T09:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-03T08:32:00+02:00 Is climate change reshaping life insurance? climate change,life insurance,Laurette Coetzee,Esri South Africa,World Health Organisation Climate change could cause life insurers to rethink how they assess and price risk. (The data is from Washington University, WUSTL global PM2.5 surface concentration dataset.) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Esri-03Sept2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-still-prints-an-estimated-5m-paper-payslips-a-month-as-much-as-650-trees-worth-of-paper/Olx4z7kaL8kq56km 2026-09-03T08:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-03T08:31:00+02:00 SA still prints an estimated 5m paper payslips a month, as much as 650 trees' worth of paper National Arbour Week,Genghis Technology,paper payslips,digitisation analysis,automation Most businesses incorrectly assume paper payslips are a thing of the past. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Genghis-Technology-03Sept2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-online-retail-races-to-r159bn-as-growth-accelerates/o1Jr5MxPopQMKdWL 2026-09-02T14:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T13:54:40+02:00 SA online retail races to R159bn as growth accelerates online retail,e-commerce,World Wide Worx,MasterCard,Peach Payments The 10% milestone marks a turning point for South African e-commerce, with retailers now focused on profitable digital sales. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/2230456722.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/icasa-turns-to-concourt-to-clarify-its-powers/JBwErvn3lyb76Db2 2026-09-02T13:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T12:45:31+02:00 ICASA turns to ConCourt to clarify its powers Communications Authority of South Africa,ICASA,Open Heaven,Constitutional Court,Supreme Court of Appeal ICASA has taken on a community station in the apex court. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Unsplash and official images) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/OH-justice-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/longer-upgrade-cycles-price-pressure-hit-smartphones/LPwQ57lbV9bqNgkj 2026-09-02T12:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T12:16:53+02:00 Longer upgrade cycles, price pressure hit smartphones Telecoms,NielsenIQ,NIQ,Zak Haeri,tech and durables South Africans are delaying smartphone upgrades as affordability pressures push consumers towards more selective tech purchases. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/businesspeople-mobile-phones-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mtn-chairman-outlines-africas-next-financial-frontier/mYZRX79gbgBqOgA8 2026-09-02T12:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T11:56:11+02:00 MTN chairman outlines Africa’s next financial frontier MTN Group Fintech,MTN MoMo,mobile-money,digital financial ecosystem,MTN Group Fintech Summit MTN chairman Mcebisi Jonas. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/05/Mcebisi-Jonas.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/take-this-survey-and-benchmark-your-ai-journey/Pero3MZ363JqQb6m 2026-09-03T12:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T11:29:50+02:00 Take this survey and benchmark your AI journey ITWeb,First Distribution,AWS,State of AI in South Africa report,AI journey https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/AI-in-SA-Sept-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sarb-governor-urges-right-mix-of-innovation-regulation/lwrKxv3YyYEMmg1o 2026-09-02T11:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T11:13:46+02:00 SARB governor urges ‘right’ mix of innovation, regulation MTN Group,MTN Group Fintech Summit,South African Reserve Bank,SARB,Lesetja Kganyago Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the South African Reserve Bank. (Image source: WEF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/01/Lesetja-Kganyago-22Jan2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/samro-opens-applications-for-music-creation-support-fund/KzQenqjyjYJMZd2r 2026-09-02T12:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T11:05:00+02:00 SAMRO opens applications for Music Creation Support Fund SAMRO,Music Creation Support Fund,Lesego Maforah,Southern African Music Rights Organisation Lesego Maforah, CSI Manager at SAMRO. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Lesego-Maforah-02Sept2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/paratus-uganda-first-to-market-with-starlink-service/nWJad7bN3NQ7bjO1 2026-09-02T11:15:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T11:03:00+02:00 Paratus Uganda first to market with Starlink service Paratus Uganda,StarLink,low earth orbit satellite service,Leo,Uganda Communication Commission Providing greater resilience, faster deployment and borderless connectivity. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Paratus-24Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/solarwinds-accelerates-partner-growth-across-africa/dgp45qaBQBmvX9l8 2026-09-02T11:15:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T11:02:00+02:00 SolarWinds accelerates partner growth across Africa SolarWinds,Sheetal Kalra,IT infrastructure management,observability portfolio,ATS Network Management Sheetal Kalra, Channel Account Manager, Middle East, Turkiye and English-Speaking Africa at SolarWinds. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Sheetal-Kaira-02Sept2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/microsoft-skills-training-hailed-as-boost-for-eastern-cape-government/lLn14MmQ8QgMJ6Aa 2026-09-02T11:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T11:01:00+02:00 Microsoft skills training hailed as boost for Eastern Cape government Cogta,Power Apps Skills Transfer Programme,Microsoft,NKUSI IT Siyasebenza,Eastern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Microsoft skills training hailed as boost for Eastern Cape government. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/NKUSI-IT-02Sept2026-1.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mtn-momo-eyes-expanded-african-reach/Kjlyr7wBxBovk6am 2026-09-02T11:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T10:46:03+02:00 MTN MoMo eyes expanded African reach MTN Group Fintech,Serigne Dioum,MTN MoMo,mobile-money,digital financial ecosystem MTN Group Fintech CEO Serigne Dioum. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Serigne-Dioum-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/popia-grace-period-limits-regulators-fines/P3gQ2qGAlAk7nRD1 2026-09-02T10:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T09:51:16+02:00 POPIA grace period limits regulator’s fines Information Regulator,POPIA,Protection of Personal Information Act,Promotion of Access to Information Act,enforcement notice Advocate Pansy Tlakula, chairperson of the Information Regulator. (Photograph by Strike A Pose Studio) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/02/Pansy-Tlakula-Feb-2023.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/enrich-inventory-with-asset-intelligence/kYbe9MXbNbevAWpG 2026-09-02T09:45:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T09:15:04+02:00 Enrich inventory with asset intelligence Solid8 Technologies,Harold van Graan,asset intelligence,configuration management databases,dynamic workload provisioning Harold van Graan, chief revenue officer, Solid8 Technologies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Harold-van-Graan-IIN-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/tactile-technologies-expands-self-service-terminal-offering-bringing-local-manufacturing-to-sa-businesses/rW1xL75nynPMRk6m 2026-09-02T09:15:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T08:38:00+02:00 Tactile Technologies expands self-service terminal offering, bringing local manufacturing to SA businesses Tactile Technologies,Self-Service,self-service kiosks,Mauro Mercuri,payment systems Tactile offers local customised manufacturing for its self-service terminal range. (Image: Tactile Technologies) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Tactile-Tech-02Sept2026-2.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/4sight-appoints-ai-first-executive-leadership-team/8OKdWqDXLXgqbznQ 2026-09-02T09:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T08:37:00+02:00 4Sight appoints AI-first executive leadership team 4Sight,Clark Fourie,Jeandre du Randt,Essich Wassenaar,4Sight Holdings Top to bottom left: Eric van der Merwe, Group Chief Financial Officer, 4Sight; Essich Wassenaar, Group Frontier Operations Officer, 4Sight; Tertius Zitzke, Group Chief Executive Officer, 4Sight; Nick Botha, Chief Channel Partner Officer, 4Sight. Top to bottom right: Kamil Patel, Chairman of the Board and Non-Executive Director, 4Sight; Clark Fourie, Chief Information Technology Officer, 4Sight; Wilhelm Swart, Chief Operational Technology Officer, 4Sight; Jeandre du Randt, Chief Business Environment Officer, 4Sight https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/4Sight-02Sept2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/tactile-technologies-passes-20k-soti-licences-sold-cementing-its-role-as-a-leading-distributor-of-enterprise-mobility-management-in-sa/LPwQ5MlbVbbvNgkj 2026-09-02T08:45:12+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T08:36:00+02:00 Tactile Technologies passes 20k SOTI licences sold, cementing its role as a leading distributor of enterprise mobility management in SA Tactile Technologies,SOTI licences,enterprise mobility management,mobile device management,MDM Tactile's role as SOTI distributor sits within its broader remote device management offering. (Image: Tactile Technologies) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Tactile-Tech-02Sept2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/five-top-platforms-for-governing-shadow-ai-in-the-enterprise/KPNG878NaNKq4mwD 2026-09-02T08:45:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T08:35:00+02:00 Five top platforms for governing shadow AI in the enterprise shadow AI,Check Point,Netskope,Microsoft Purview,Palo Alto Networks Employees are using AI-powered solutions without waiting for security approval. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Artificial-Intelligence-1363405922.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/data-foundations-crucial-to-get-ahead-in-the-ai-race/G98YdqLGnGoMX2PD 2026-09-02T08:45:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T08:34:00+02:00 Data foundations crucial to get ahead in the AI race Datacentrix,Shakeel Jhazbhay,OpenText,Titanium Experience Partner,OpenText Summit Africa 2026 Shakeel Jhazbhay, General Manager: Digital Business Solutions, Datacentrix. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/06/Shakeel-Jhazbhay-19June2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/how-to-make-money-from-a-website/KzQenvjyjyJqZd2r 2026-09-02T08:45:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T08:33:00+02:00 How to make money from a website Domains.co.za,Website builders,online payment platforms,Web hosting,e-commerce store A website can become a versatile business asset. (Image: Domains.co.za) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Domains-02Sept2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/beesure-launches-free-snapshot-showing-what-a-b-bbee-level-really-costs-and-earns/mYZRXM9gbaBvOgA8 2026-09-02T08:45:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T08:32:00+02:00 BeeSure launches free snapshot showing what a B-BBEE level really costs and earns BeeSure,B-BBEE,advisory and structuring firm,BeeSure Consulting,gross-to-net snapshot The B-BBEE advisory and structuring firm offers companies a free gross-to-net snapshot. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Financial-chart-market-analysis-2023.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/successful-organisations-are-evolving-their-business-analysis-capability-are-you/wbrpOqg2JYdMDLZn 2026-09-02T08:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T08:31:00+02:00 Successful organisations are evolving their business analysis capability. Are you? Business Change Academy,Joe Newbert,business analysis,Assist Knowledge Development,Trainer Day BCA joined AssistKD’s UK Trainer Day, connecting with fellow trainers to strengthen business analysis teaching practice and professional development. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/BCMG-02Sept2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-biz-built-for-south-african-faces/VgZey7JlporqdjX9 2026-09-02T08:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-02T08:01:00+02:00 ITWeb TV Biz: Built for South African faces SoftiDoc,Jeremy Engelbrecht,depth maps,texture analysis,biometrics Jeremy Engelbrecht, founder and managing director, SoftiDoc https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Jeremy-Engelbrecht-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/yesterdays-guardrails-wont-protect-against-tomorrows-ai-risks/KA3WwMdzPl8vrydZ 2026-09-01T15:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T15:01:00+02:00 Yesterday’s guardrails won’t protect against tomorrow’s AI risks Veeam,ITWeb,executive roundtable,trusted AI,data resilience Andre Troskie, EMEA field CISO at Veeam. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Andre-Troskie-Sept-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/shoprite-targets-informal-retail-with-fintech-expansion/Gb3BwMWaOo8v2k6V 2026-09-01T15:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T13:50:57+02:00 Shoprite targets informal retail with fintech expansion Shoprite,Pieter Engelbrecht,R&A Cellular,Sixty60,Shoprite Group Pieter Engelbrecht, CEO of the Shoprite Group. (Image supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Pieter-Engelbrecht-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/hungry-lion-customer-creds-online-for-months/6GxRKqYQEDZqb3Wj 2026-09-01T12:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T12:14:46+02:00 Hungry Lion customer creds online for months Shoprite,Whitey Basson,Hungry Lion,ransomware attack,customer credentials Hungry Lion says it uses cryptographic techniques and access control mechanisms. (Photograph: Hungry Lion) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/HungryLion-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/4sight-ramps-up-ai-strategy-with-exco-appointments/RgeVDvPRx8VMKJN3 2026-09-01T12:15:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T11:51:35+02:00 4Sight ramps up AI strategy with exco appointments 4Sight Holdings,Clark Fourie,Jeandre du Randt,Essich Wassenaar,Tertius Zitzke Top to bottom left: Eric van der Merwe, group chief financial officer, 4Sight; Essich Wassenaar, group frontier operations officer; Tertius Zitzke, group chief executive officer; and Nick Botha, chief channel partner officer. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/4Sight-executives.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/digital-finance-growth-puts-spotlight-on-consumer-education/j5alrMQAog1MpYQk 2026-09-01T12:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T11:49:53+02:00 Digital finance growth puts spotlight on consumer education Money Smart Week,Yellow Card,Chanel Subramoney,digital wallet,financial education Chanal Subramoney, group senior compliance manager at Yellow Card https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Chanal-Subramoney.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/eskoms-r30bn-profit-cant-outrun-r6bn-electricity-theft/nWJadMbN3agMbjO1 2026-09-01T11:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T11:37:00+02:00 Eskom’s R30bn profit can’t outrun R6bn electricity theft Eskom,Mteto Nyati,smart meter,Eskom Green,Raptor Fusion Centre Non-technical losses cost Eskom R6 billion. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Eskom & Severin Demchuk via Unsplash) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Eskom-power-lines-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/canon-supports-channel-partners-to-bring-faster-more-versatile-desktop-scanning-to-modern-businesses/VgZeyqJlpVz7djX9 2026-09-01T11:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T11:02:00+02:00 Canon supports channel partners to bring faster, more versatile desktop scanning to modern businesses Canon South Africa,document scanner portfolio,imageFORMULA DR-C360,DR-C360 model,CaptureOnTouch Prosoftware Canon South Africa presents the imageFORMULA DR-C360 scanner. (Image: Canon) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Canon-DR-C360-LIFESTYLE-01Sept2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/beyond-the-pipe-why-connectivity-alone-is-no-longer-enough/GxwQD71DympvlPVo 2026-09-03T08:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T11:01:00+02:00 Beyond the pipe: Why connectivity alone is no longer enough CipherWave,Internet bandwidth,ISP,integrated technology partner,Wayne D'Sa Wayne D’sa, Group CEO, CipherWave. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Wayne-Dsa-01Sept2026-NEW.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/please-call-me-millions-the-black-rock-enigma/KWEBbvyLe8aqmRjO 2026-09-01T09:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T09:01:00+02:00 Please Call Me millions: The Black Rock enigma Errol Elsdon,Nkosana Makate,Please Call Me,Vodacom,Black Rock Mining The Please Call Me case went through four courts before eventually being settled. (Image made with GenAI) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/Please-Call-Me-Jul-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/new-google-secops-opportunities-for-partners-across-africa/Olx4z7kaLDBq56km 2026-09-01T09:15:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T08:37:00+02:00 New Google SecOps opportunities for partners across Africa Digicloud Africa,Google Security Operations,SecOps,Google SecOps,Chris Richardson Google bridges the gap between cloud infrastructure teams and the SOC. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/2211506889.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/building-resilient-economies-means-keeping-the-women-we-have-already-hired/5yONPvErV5X7XWrb 2026-09-01T09:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T08:36:00+02:00 Building resilient economies means keeping the women we have already hired Institute of Information Technology Professionals.,IITPSA,Women in IT Chapter,WIIT,Denise Mukozho Denise Mukozho. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Denise-Mukozho-01Sept2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/bui-earns-ai-platform-on-microsoft-azure-specialisation/xA9POvNE2wVqo4J8 2026-09-01T09:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T08:35:00+02:00 BUI earns AI Platform on Microsoft Azure Specialisation BUI,AI Platform on Microsoft Azure Specialisation,Microsoft Intelligent Security Association,Willem Malan,Secure AI Acceleration Framework BUI has earned the AI Platform on Microsoft Azure Specialisation, recognising its ability to help organisations move AI into secure, governed production environments. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/BUI-01Sept2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/inspired-evolves-its-brand-to-deliver-business-confidence-in-a-changing-technology-landscape/JN1gPvOAX4eMjL6m 2026-09-01T10:15:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T08:34:00+02:00 Inspired evolves its brand to deliver business confidence in a changing technology landscape Inspired Testing,AI assurance,specialist recruitment,Jacques Fouch'e,Inspired Jacques Fouche, CEO of Inspired Testing. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/06/Jacques-Fouche-06June2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/b-bbee-simplified-is-b-bbee-the-problem-or-is-it-the-way-we-think-about-it/rxP3jMBE91L7A2ye 2026-09-01T08:45:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T08:33:00+02:00 B-BBEE simplified: Is B-BBEE the problem… or is it the way we think about it? B-BBEE,Bee-Equal,Financial year-end,B-BBEE compliance,YES for Youth Improving your B-BBEE level doesn’t necessarily mean paying more. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/09/compliance-2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/rise-of-the-entertainment-phone-how-the-redmi-17-is-changing-the-way-sa-stays-connected/P3gQ2MGAlYJvnRD1 2026-09-04T08:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T08:32:00+02:00 Rise of the entertainment phone: How the REDMI 17 is changing the way SA stays connected REDMI 17,Xiaomi,6.9-inch display,Corning Gorilla Glass 7i,AI dual camera system REDMI 17. (Image: Xiaomi) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Xiaomi-01Sept2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/case-study-how-self-checkout-works-in-southern-africa/o1Jr5MxPoyXMKdWL 2026-09-01T08:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-09-01T08:31:00+02:00 Case study: How self-checkout works in southern Africa Arch Retail,self-checkout,Case Study,floor space,Retail Technology Arch Retail checks the numbers. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Arch-Retail-31Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/inforeg-concerned-by-alarming-rate-of-data-breaches/rxP3jqBE2ZLMA2ye 2026-08-31T15:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T14:50:01+02:00 InfoReg concerned by ‘alarming’ rate of data breaches Information Regulator,POPIA,Protection of Personal Information Act,Promotion of Access to Information Act,enforcement notice Advocate Pansy Tlakula, chairperson of the Information Regulator. (Photograph by Strike A Pose Studio) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/02/Pansy-Tlakula-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mamor-capital-raises-r300m-for-sa-tech-start-ups/KPNG878NLWgq4mwD 2026-08-31T14:15:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T13:44:26+02:00 Mamor Capital raises R300m for SA tech start-ups Mamor Capital,Mamokete Ramathe,Fuzlin Levy-Hassen,Leon Smit,Ketso Gordhan Mamor Capital Veutres co-founder and CFO Fuzlin Levy-Hassen, and founder and CEO Mamokete Ramathe. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Fuzlin-Levy-Hassen-Mamokete-Ramathe.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/top-ict-tenders-home-affairs-expands-revenue-admin-tender/dgp45MaBlAbqX9l8 2026-08-31T12:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T11:51:31+02:00 Top ICT tenders: Home Affairs expands revenue admin tender National Tender Bulletin,ICT tenders,State Information Technology Agency,SITA,RedHat Enterprise Linux Bidders for the Home Affairs revenue administration system must plan and price for a larger, two‑tier footprint of 275 fixed sites and 230 mobile units. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/2276476198.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/webinar-explore-data-protection-and-cyber-recovery-capabilities/O2rQGMAER1lMd1ea 2026-08-31T12:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T11:51:00+02:00 Webinar: Explore data protection and cyber recovery capabilities ITWeb,NEC XON,HPE,Cohesity,Webinar https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/NEC-Cohesity-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/samsung-sa-expands-digital-wallet-ecosystem/xA9POvNE6n8qo4J8 2026-08-31T11:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T11:12:06+02:00 Samsung SA expands digital wallet ecosystem Samsung Wallet,EFT Corp,Zahir Cajee,digital wallets,Samsung South Africa Samsung Galaxy users can now use QR code payments in Samsung Wallet. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Samsung-QR-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/you-cant-fix-what-you-cant-see/rxP3jMBE2JB7A2ye 2026-08-31T11:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T11:02:00+02:00 You can't fix what you can't see AI,Neil Dragt,Echo South Africa,SD-WAN,Fortinet Neil Dragt, Innovation Executive, Echo South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/Neil-Dragt-02Feb2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/fresh-perspectives-on-digital-printing-with-ren-flex-kemtek-and-africas-first-hp-indigo-200k/P3gQ2MGAzVBvnRD1 2026-08-31T11:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T11:01:00+02:00 Fresh perspectives on digital printing with Ren-Flex, Kemtek and Africa’s first HP Indigo 200K Digital printing,REN-Flex,Kemtek,HP Indigo 200K,digital printing press Dwayne du Sart, Ren-Flex CEO, and Wendy McLoughlin, Kemtek Business Development Executive, with Africa’s first HP Indigo 200K digital press. (Image credit: Packaging and Print Media) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Kemtek-31Aug2026-1.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-biz-never-give-up-how-tati-software-grew-through-aws-eeip/KjlyrvwBrn4qk6am 2026-08-31T11:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T10:51:06+02:00 ITWeb TV Biz: Never give up: How Tati Software grew through AWS EEIP Tati Software,AWS EEIP,AWS SA Equity Equivalent Investment Programme,Bertha Kgokong Bertha Kgokong https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Bertha-Kgokong-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/unlicensed-sa-finfluencers-face-enforcement-action/WnpNgM21ZEX7VrGd 2026-08-31T12:45:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T10:31:20+02:00 Unlicensed SA finfluencers face enforcement action Financial Sector Conduct Authority,Gerhard van Deventer,Finfluencers,financial advice,regulatory breaches The financial regulator wants to engage finfluencers, while taking enforcement action against those providing financial advice without authorisation. (Image created via Gemini) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/06/Finfluencer-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/how-intelligent-networks-redefine-cyber-resilience/KzQenqjyx1rMZd2r 2026-08-31T09:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T09:02:36+02:00 How intelligent networks redefine cyber resilience Duxbury Networking,Paul Stuttard,AI,machine learning,automation Paul Stuttard, director, Duxbury Networking. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/04/Paul-Stuttard-2022.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/eight-in-10-sa-energy-leaders-dont-have-full-visibility-into-their-grids-cyber-risk/DZQ587V8mWPqzXy2 2026-08-31T09:45:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T08:39:00+02:00 Eight in 10 SA energy leaders don't have full visibility into their grid's cyber risk Digital Fault Lines survey,Martin Fernandes,Fortinet,Chris Yelland,Thapelo Seepe The grid is evolving rapidly, but cyber security visibility is struggling to keep pace. (Image: Fortinet) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Fortinet-31Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-in-itsm-steady-growth-but-organisations-must-mature-and-optimise-for-success/Pero3MZ3JV6qQb6m 2026-08-31T08:45:14+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T08:38:00+02:00 AI in ITSM: Steady growth, but organisations must mature and optimise for success AI,ITSM,Sean Sebring,SolarWinds,State of ITSM Report Sean Sebring, Solutions Engineer Manager, IT Service Management at SolarWinds. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Sean-Sebring-31Aug2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/smollan-technologies-argility-completes-world-first-workspace-migration/KA3WwMdzpX5vrydZ 2026-08-31T08:45:13+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T08:37:00+02:00 Smollan Technologies' Argility completes world-first Workspace migration Smollan Technologies,Argility,Japie Saunders,Google Workspace,David Smollan Japie Saunders, Argility/Smollan Technologies, Managing Executive – Google Solutions. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Japie-Saunders-31Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/solid8-technologies-highlights-how-algosec-horizon-secures-ai-environments-at-enterprise-level/lwrKxv3Y182Mmg1o 2026-08-31T08:45:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T08:36:00+02:00 Solid8 Technologies highlights how AlgoSec Horizon secures AI environments at enterprise level Solid8 Technologies,AlgoSec Horizon,AI environments,Simone Santana,AlgoSec Simone Santana, MD of Solid8 Technologies and Regional Sales Director of AlgoSec. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Simone-Santana-31Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/landynamix-reveals-how-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep-when-data-protection-is-your-baby/j5alr7QArdW7pYQk 2026-08-31T08:45:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T08:35:00+02:00 LanDynamix reveals how to get a good night’s sleep when data protection is your baby LanDynamix,data protection,Peter Clarke,financial services sector,compliance and security monitoring managed service LanDynamix Founder and CEO, Peter Clarke. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/Peter-Clarke-28July2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-r5m-question-hiding-in-your-dns-records/nWJad7bNDRw7bjO1 2026-08-31T08:45:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T08:34:00+02:00 The R5m question hiding in your DNS records Cyberwin,William Despard,DNS records,POPIA,DMARC DMARC shuts down exact-domain impersonation. (Image: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/11/data-protection-monitor-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/call-vs-online-support-when-do-people-still-pick-up-the-phone/dgp45qaBlnbvX9l8 2026-08-31T08:45:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T08:33:00+02:00 Call vs online support: When do people still pick up the phone? Smartz Solutions,chatbot,live chat,online support,self-service portals Call vs online support: When do people still pick up the phone? (Image: Smartz Solutions) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/SmartzSolutions-31Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/financial-advisers-need-crm-to-do-more-than-store-client-details/lLn14MmQzNZMJ6Aa 2026-08-31T08:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T08:32:00+02:00 Financial advisers need CRM to do more than store client details Maximizer Financial Services Edition,Maximizer CRM,CRM,financial advisers,workflow automation Financial advisers must understand their customers. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Customer-Serevice-182950881.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/telviva-launches-intelligent-digital-agent-viva-to-fast-track-enterprise-ai-adoption-for-sa-businesses/KWEBb7yLbdRvmRjO 2026-08-31T08:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-31T08:31:00+02:00 Telviva launches intelligent digital agent Viva to fast-track enterprise AI adoption for SA businesses Telviva,intelligent digital agent,VIVA,enterprise AI,David Meintjes David Meintjes, CEO at Telviva. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/07/Dave-Meintjies-11July2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sita-prioritises-exec-placements-as-it-looks-to-revival/Kjlyr7wBrQ4vk6am 2026-08-28T13:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-28T13:36:27+02:00 SITA prioritises exec placements as it looks to revival SITA,State Information Technology Agency,Public Service Commission,PSC,Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies SITA’s head office in Erasmuskloof, Pretoria. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/03/SITA-building-2023.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-data-centre-operators-push-back-amid-sustainability-probe/5yONP7EroNQMXWrb 2026-08-28T14:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-28T13:30:32+02:00 SA data centre operators push back amid sustainability probe South African Human Rights Commission,SAHRC,data centres,Ziaad Suleman,Sandile Dube SA’s data centres face growing scrutiny over their environmental footprint. (Image created via Gemini) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/data-center-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-energy-competition-beckons-beyond-the-blackouts/6GxRKqYQ1L4qb3Wj 2026-08-28T13:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-28T12:46:13+02:00 ITWeb TV: Energy competition beckons beyond the blackouts solar,renewables,wind power,energy,Eskom Katherine Persson, MD of SOLA Group. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Katherine-Persson-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/govt-eyes-sas-place-in-global-e-mobility-space/nWJadMbND3wMbjO1 2026-08-28T12:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-28T11:37:02+02:00 Govt eyes SA’s place in global e-mobility space Department of Science Technology and Innovation,DSTI,uYilo e-Mobility Summit,Nelson Mandela University,EV fleet Science, technology and innovation deputy minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/12/Nomalungelo-Gina-Dec-2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/joburg-flags-financial-risk-but-claims-accurate-bills/DZQ58vV8mBlMzXy2 2026-08-28T12:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-28T11:25:00+02:00 Joburg flags financial risk, but claims ‘accurate’ bills City of Johannesburg,Auditor-General of South Africa,Van Deventer Dowlath & Marx Inc,Centre for Development and Enterprise Joburg says its finances are a mess, but claims billing accuracy. (Image by Nicola Mawson | Wikimedia Commons and Freepik) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/Joburg-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/praesignis-at-aws-summit-2026-johannesburg-connecting-talent-technology-and-opportunity/Pero37Z3J68MQb6m 2026-08-28T11:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-28T11:02:00+02:00 Praesignis at AWS Summit 2026 – Johannesburg: Connecting talent, technology and opportunity Praesignis,AWS Summit 2026,Anja Kruger,Busisiwe Ndaba,Ayanda Dhlamini Praesignis CEO, Anja Kruger, with Busisiwe Ndaba, Head of International Certification Programmes at Praesignis, and Ayanda Dhlamini, a Praesignis alumnus of whom the company is incredibly proud. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Praesignis-28Aug2026-1.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/saicta-targets-ict-jobs-gap-with-new-portal/KjlyrvwBrx5qk6am 2026-08-28T12:45:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-28T10:07:54+02:00 SAICTA targets ICT jobs gap with new portal SAICTA,Jannie Zaaiman,Industry Connect,ICT jobs,ICT skills shortage South African Information and Communication Technology Association CEO Dr Jannie Zaaiman. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Jannie-Zaaiman.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/anthropics-model-allows-ai-agents-to-control-devices/5yONPvEroV97XWrb 2026-08-28T12:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-28T09:44:59+02:00 Anthropic’s model allows AI agents to control devices Anthropic,Artificial Intelligence,AI,Claude,Model Hardware Standard The technology is designed to support tasks ranging from routine drug discovery experiments, to laser calibration on quantum computers. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1662701250.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/netcampus-offers-aws-cloud-ai-certification-to-help-learners-upskill-certify-accelerate-their-careers/JN1gPvOAwXdMjL6m 2026-08-28T09:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-28T08:38:00+02:00 Netcampus offers AWS Cloud, AI & Certification to help learners upskill, certify, accelerate their careers Netcampus,AWS Cloud,AI & Certification,Tebogo Makgatho,AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials Tebogo Makgatho, CEO, Netcampus. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/08/NetCampus-19-Aug2025-Tebogo-Makgatho.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/krs-opens-applications-for-2027-ai-first-graduate-engineering-programme-in-cape-town/rxP3jMBE29x7A2ye 2026-08-28T08:45:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-28T08:36:00+02:00 KRS opens applications for 2027 AI-First Graduate Engineering Programme in Cape Town KRS,AI-First Graduate Engineering Programme,Ayesha Bagus,Tinashe Nganadange,AI coding tools KRS is inviting applications for its six-week, in-person AI-First Graduate Engineering Programme, designed to help the next generation of software engineers learn how to build alongside AI. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/KRS-28Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/why-people-hate-repeating-themselves-the-psychology-of-contact-centres/P3gQ2MGAzlEvnRD1 2026-08-28T08:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-28T08:34:00+02:00 Why people hate repeating themselves: The psychology of contact centres Smartz Solutions,Contact centres,CX,Customer experience,Zendesk’s CX Trends 2026 research Why people hate repeating themselves: The psychology of contact centres. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/SmartzSolutions-28Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/why-so-many-broadband-sign-ups-never-finish-and-how-isps-are-fixing-it/Gb3Bw7WaPOaq2k6V 2026-08-28T08:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-28T08:32:00+02:00 Why so many broadband sign-ups never finish – and how ISPs are fixing it Broadband,Splynx,FastestFibre,Stats SA,checkout process A technician documents fibre and CPE equipment during a home installation – the moment every sign-up is trying to reach. (Image: Splynx) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Splynx-28Aug2026-MAIN.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-end-user-is-not-cyber-securitys-weakest-link/raYAyMorGDz7J38N 2026-08-28T08:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-28T07:58:50+02:00 The end-user is not cyber security’s weakest link Wits School of Business Sciences,Rennie Naidoo,cyber security,weakest-link narrative,identity systems Rennie Naidoo, Professor of Information Systems at the Wits School of Business Sciences. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/09/Rennie-Naidoo-2023.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/google-takes-gemini-ai-into-finance-legal-sectors/kYbe97XbZZJqAWpG 2026-08-27T14:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T14:06:11+02:00 Google takes Gemini AI into finance, legal sectors Google Cloud,Gemini Enterprise,Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services,Gemini Enterprise for Legal,agentic AI Google Cloud is tailoring agentic AI to regulated industries, launching dedicated Gemini Enterprise solutions for finance and legal professionals. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Google-Cloud-Gemini-Enterprise.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/women-must-be-active-architects-in-digital-future/KzQenqjyxxOMZd2r 2026-08-27T13:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T13:01:23+02:00 Women must be ‘active architects’ in digital future Huawei South Africa,Women's Month,2026 Women in Tech 2026 programme,Department of Communications and Digital Technologies,DCDT The 2026 cohort of Huawei South Africa’s Women in Tech digital skills development programme. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Huawei-Women-Tech-Programme-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/reunert-invests-in-ai-horsepower-to-unlock-revenue/Pero3MZ3JJ8qQb6m 2026-08-27T13:15:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T12:44:43+02:00 Reunert invests in ‘AI horsepower’ to unlock revenue Reunert,Anthonie de Beer,Biase de Gregorio,IQbusiness,Artificial Intelligence Reunert group CEO Anthonie de Beer. (Image supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Anthonie-de-Beer-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cell-c-pain-finally-over-for-blu-label/LPp6VMrBNNgMDKQz 2026-08-27T12:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T11:48:36+02:00 Cell C pain finally over for Blu Label Blu Label Unlimited,Brett Levy,Cell C,Anchor,Mike Gresty Blu Label Unlimited will be less complicated structurally and financially from the 2027 year. (Photograph by Nicola Mawson) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/BluLabel-headoffice-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/flowgear-encourages-teams-to-start-building-with-ai-and-keep-the-integration-layer-durable/kYbe9MXbZPJvAWpG 2026-08-27T11:15:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T11:06:00+02:00 Flowgear encourages teams to start building with AI – and keep the integration layer durable Flowgear,Cassandra Wallace,AI-assisted building,vibe coding,AI assistants Cassandra Wallace, Senior Software Engineer at Flowgear. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Cassandra-Wallace-27Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/local-ai-cloud-project-puts-over-400-nvidia-gpus-to-work/Gb3BwMWaPPav2k6V 2026-08-27T11:15:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T11:04:50+02:00 Local AI cloud project puts over 400 Nvidia GPUs to work Nvidia,AI cloud,Stratos Lab,Ecoblox,Digital Parks Africa The infrastructure is expected to deliver 7.2 exaflops of computing performance. (Image generated using ChatGPT) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/SA-AI-cloud-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/dvt-webinar-puts-llm-tokenomics-under-the-spotlight/WnpNgq21ZdEMVrGd 2026-08-27T11:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T11:04:00+02:00 DVT webinar puts LLM tokenomics under the spotlight DVT,LLM tokenomics,Insights Webinar,Saurabh Agrawal,generative AI Saurabh Agrawal, CTO: Software Engineering at DVT. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/DVT-27Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/red-ribbon-communications-wins-clouderas-south-african-pr-account-after-competitive-pitch/4r1lyMR9akP7pmda 2026-08-27T11:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T11:02:00+02:00 Red Ribbon Communications wins Cloudera's South African PR account after competitive pitch Red Ribbon Communications,Cloudera,Ronelle Bester,Cloudera Anywhere Cloud,PR tech agency Ronelle Bester, founder of Red Ribbon Communications. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Ronelle-Bester-27Aug2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/master-power-digital-parks-back-2026-data-centre-talent-pipeline/GxwQDq1DP3RMlPVo 2026-08-27T09:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T09:33:45+02:00 Master Power, Digital Parks back 2026 data centre talent pipeline Master Power Technologies,Digital Parks Africa,IBTC DC Academy,data centre engineers,Menno Parsons Data centre trainees will get practical exposure to the infrastructure they are likely to encounter in the workplace. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/DataCentre-26Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/bolt-takes-e-hailing-compliance-push-to-provinces/RgeVDvPRkmKMKJN3 2026-08-27T09:45:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T09:30:55+02:00 Bolt takes e-hailing compliance push to provinces Bolt,e-hailing compliance,e-hailing,National Public Transport Regulator,Mark Skriker Fikile Nzuza-Chunga, senior public policy manager at Bolt South Africa. (Photo: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Fikile-Nzuza-Chunga-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/deploying-ai-agents-safely/nWJadMbNDldMbjO1 2026-08-27T09:15:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T09:02:35+02:00 Deploying AI agents safely Valutivity,Eugene Perumal,AI,AI agents,governance framework Eugene Perumal, founder and principal of Valutivity. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Eugene-Perumal-Mar-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/taking-control-of-your-digital-destiny/DZQ58vV8m3kMzXy2 2026-08-27T09:15:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T09:01:00+02:00 Taking control of your digital destiny Best practice: Cloud sovereignty,Brainstorm Feature https://www.itweb.co.za/static/brainstorm/pictures/2026/07/digital-destiny.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/future-of-security-is-identity-integrity360-acquires-iam-specialist-cyberiam/G98Yd7LGNBRvX2PD 2026-08-27T09:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T09:00:00+02:00 Future of security is identity: Integrity360 acquires IAM specialist CyberIAM Integrity360,IAM,CyberIAM,IGA,identity governance and administration Integrity360 has acquired CyberIAM. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Integrity360-27Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/butchery-excellence-at-cleaver-awards-2025-arch-retail/KzQenMjyxXe7Zd2r 2026-08-27T09:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T08:44:00+02:00 Butchery excellence at Cleaver Awards 2025 | Arch Retail Cleaver Awards 2025,Arch Retail,Arch Retail Solutions,butchery industry,Casey-Lee Venter 21st Annual Cleaver Awards. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/ArchRetail-Main-27Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-de-escalation-effect-how-motorola-solutions-body-cameras-help-enhance-personnel-patient-safety-at-dortmund-hospital/mYZRXv9gVjAMOgA8 2026-08-27T08:45:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T08:42:00+02:00 The de-escalation effect: How Motorola Solutions body cameras help enhance personnel, patient safety at Dortmund Hospital Motorola Solutions,body cameras,Dortmund Hospital,emergency departments,GDPR Motorola Solutions' V200 body camera at Klinikum Dortmund. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/MotorolaSolutions-27Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/your-firewall-is-doing-its-job-but-whos-watching-your-cloud/wbrpO7g2RnWvDLZn 2026-08-27T08:45:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T08:40:00+02:00 Your firewall is doing its job. But who's watching your cloud? Dolos,WatchGuard,CloudDR,cloud risk assessment,Dominic Richardson As African businesses race into cloud-first operations, a security gap is opening above the traditional defences, and attackers have noticed. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Dolos-27Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sas-first-iso-certified-cx-provider-for-ai-why-it-matters/VgZeyqJlBWJ7djX9 2026-08-27T08:45:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T08:38:00+02:00 SA's first ISO-certified CX provider for AI: Why it matters 1Stream,ISO-certified CX provider,Bruce von Maltitz,AI voice agents,ISO/IEC 42001 certification ISO/IEC 42001 focuses on how AI systems are governed throughout their life cycle. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1Stream-27Aug2026-NEW.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/knowing-what-you-spend-on-cloud-is-not-the-same-as-managing-it/GxwQD71DP3ovlPVo 2026-08-27T08:45:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T08:36:37+02:00 Knowing what you spend on cloud is not the same as managing it Cloud on Demand,Regan Chinappan,FinOps,Azure Cost Management,Azure FinOps turns data into business discipline. (Image: Cloud On Demand) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/CloudOnDemand-27Aug2026-MAIN.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/a-bad-ending-can-rewrite-the-whole-customer-journey-the-psychology-of-contact-centres/Pero37Z3J1mMQb6m 2026-08-27T08:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T08:34:00+02:00 A bad ending can rewrite the whole customer journey: The psychology of contact centres Peak-End Rule,behavioural principle,Smartz Solutions,Customer experience,CX A bad ending can rewrite the whole customer journey: The psychology of contact centres. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/SmartzSolutions-27Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/meeting-evolving-supply-chain-demands-head-on/RgeVDMPRkmyvKJN3 2026-08-27T08:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-27T08:32:00+02:00 Meeting evolving supply chain demands head-on Datalogix Matrix 930 scanner,high-accuracy data capture,supply chains,DCI Scanning,high-density codes The Datalogix Matrix 930 scanner for uninterrupted productivity. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/DCI-Scanning-27Aug2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-helps-sasria-forecast-national-risks/KPNG8v8NLzoM4mwD 2026-08-26T13:45:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T13:33:50+02:00 AI helps SASRIA forecast national risks Sasria,Muzi Dladla,Dr Christopher Mahlathi,CSIR,Artificial Intelligence AI can help identify potential unrest weeks ahead by triangulating social media information with other data sources. (Image created via Gemini) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/SASRIA-26Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/digital-migration-progress-what-the-numbers-say/VgZeyvJlBgJMdjX9 2026-08-26T13:15:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T13:05:49+02:00 Digital migration progress: What the numbers say Department of Communications and Digital Technologies,Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies,Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani,dual illumination,set-top box Department of Communications and Digital Technologies director-general Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani. (Photograph by DCDT) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/12/Nonkqubela-Jordan-Dyani-Dec-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/pick-n-pay-asap-becomes-social-commerce-platform/GxwQDM1DPno7lPVo 2026-08-26T13:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T12:56:00+02:00 Pick n Pay asap! becomes social commerce platform Pick n Pay,Pick n Pay ASAP!,Pick n Pay Inspire,Penny,Enrico Ferigolli Pick n Pay is combining shoppable video with its AI grocery assistant to create new ways to discover products. (Image supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/PicknPay-App-26Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-human-element-why-ai-wont-fully-replace-contact-centre-agents-yet/JBwErvn3Wgk76Db2 2026-08-26T14:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T11:10:00+02:00 The human element: Why AI won’t fully replace contact centre agents... yet Smartz Solutions,AI agents,Contact centres,human element,hybrid contact centres Hybrid contact centres utilise the best of AI and the human element. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Smartz-Solutions-26Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/new-connectivity-support-gives-zanogs-community-services-room-to-grow/6GxRKMYQ1xKMb3Wj 2026-08-27T08:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T11:08:00+02:00 New connectivity support gives ZANOG’s community services room to grow ZANOG,Benjamin Deveaux,Workonline Communications Group,South African Network Operators Group,community services Benjamin Deveaux, Head of Business Development at Workonline Communications Group. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/05/Benjamin-Deveaux-12May20265.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/are-you-becoming-a-frontier-firm-or-simply-adding-ai-to-broken-work/KBpdgvpmBj27LEew 2026-08-26T14:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T11:06:00+02:00 Are you becoming a frontier firm, or simply adding AI to broken work? Global Micro Solutions,Claudia Correia de Araujo,Microsoft,frontier firm,Frontier Firm Assessment Claudia Correia de Araujo, Business Development Lead at Global Micro Solutions. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Claudia-Correia-de-Araujo-26Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/how-to-choose-the-right-colour-for-aluminium-venetian-blinds/rW1xLv5ngxj7Rk6m 2026-08-26T13:45:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T11:06:00+02:00 How to choose the right colour for aluminium Venetian blinds Aluminium venetian blinds,Finishing Touches Aluminium Venetian blinds. (Image: Finishing Touches) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/FinishingTouches-26Aug2026-MAIN.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/closing-sas-healthcare-data-gap/8OKdWMDXx3ZMbznQ 2026-08-26T13:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T11:04:00+02:00 Closing SA's healthcare data gap InterSystems South Africa,healthcare data,Henry Adams,referral notes,laboratory results Henry Adams, country manager for InterSystems South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/09/Henry-Adams-2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/before-you-scale-ai-on-aws-ask-these-five-questions/LPwQ57lbe18qNgkj 2026-08-26T13:45:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T11:02:00+02:00 Before you scale AI on AWS, ask these five questions KineticSkunk,AWS,Store. Protect. Prove.,backup processes,recovery runbooks Every new AI capability also creates dependencies. (Image: Kinetic Skunk) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Kinetic-Skunk-26Aug2026-MAIN.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/blu-label-unlimited-smacked-by-r49bn-cell-c-write-down/O2rQGqAERa5qd1ea 2026-08-26T13:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T10:23:20+02:00 Blu Label Unlimited smacked by R4.9bn Cell C write down Blu Label Unlimited,Cell C,Mark Levy,Brett Levy,Blu Energy Blu Label Unlimited co-CEOs Mark and Brett Levy. (Photograph: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/BlueLabel-BrettMark-26Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cape-town-based-ai-start-up-raises-r195m/5yONP7EroDoMXWrb 2026-08-26T10:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T10:07:44+02:00 Cape Town-based AI start-up raises R19.5m Verascient,AI,Artificial Intelligence,Founder Collective,Andrena Ventures Emile Ferreira, CTO of Verascient and Keagan Stokoe, CEO. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Emile-Dos-Santos-Ferreira-Keagan-Stokoe-Admire.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/tshwane-shuts-online-food-stores-over-non-compliance/kYbe9MXbZaOvAWpG 2026-08-26T09:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T09:21:30+02:00 Tshwane shuts online food stores over non-compliance City of Tshwane,Tshegoftso Mashabela,Zulzi,Yassir,Uber Eats Market The City of Tshwane says online food businesses cannot use digital platforms to bypass municipal health, licensing and food-safety requirements. (Image created via Gemini) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Final-UberEats-Yassir-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/built-in-sa-facial-biometrics-speeds-up-authentication-and-onboarding/4r1lyMR9aGQ7pmda 2026-08-26T09:15:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T08:40:00+02:00 Built-in-SA facial biometrics speeds up authentication and onboarding Facial biometrics,Jeremy Engelbrecht,SoftiDoc,identity fraud,facial biometrics authentication Jeremy Engelbrecht, Managing Director of SoftiDoc. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Jeremy-Engelbrecht-26Aug2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/fortinet-expands-fortiendpoint-with-new-capabilities-for-the-ai-era/6GxRKqYQ1bKqb3Wj 2026-08-26T09:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T08:36:00+02:00 Fortinet expands FortiEndpoint with new capabilities for the AI era Fortinet,FortiEndpoint,Michael Xie,Fortinet Security Fabric,AI-era endpoint security Michael Xie, Founder, President and CTO at Fortinet. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Michael-Xie-26Aug2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/power-partnership-sap-and-opentexts-30-plus-year-relationship-builds-stronger-ai-foundations-for-customers/KBpdg7pmBx2MLEew 2026-08-26T09:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T08:34:00+02:00 Power partnership: SAP and OpenText’s 30-plus year relationship builds stronger AI foundations for customers SAP,OpenText,Estelle de Beer,OpenText Summit Africa 2026,Pinnacle award Estelle de Beer, Chief Partner Officer for MEA South at SAP. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Estelle-deBeer-26Aug2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/plugging-the-data-leak-a-blueprint-for-deploying-safe-popia-compliant-enterprise-ai-agents/rW1xL75ngajMRk6m 2026-08-26T08:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T08:32:00+02:00 Plugging the data leak – a blueprint for deploying safe, POPIA-compliant enterprise AI agents POPIA,enterprise AI agents,Accelera Digital Group,Anju Mammen,dark data Accelera Digital Group customer engineer Anju Mammen. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Anju-Mammen-26Aug2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/closing-the-widening-education-gap-created-by-ai/LPwQ5Mlben8vNgkj 2026-08-26T08:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-26T08:29:12+02:00 Closing the widening education gap created by AI redAcademy,Jessica Hawkey,onboarding,entry-level work,AI Jessica Hawkey, founder and managing director of redAcademy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/Jessica-Hawkey-IIN-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-biz-the-architecture-of-ai-native-cyber-defence/GxwQDq1DPOoMlPVo 2026-08-27T08:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T14:35:30+02:00 ITWeb TV Biz: The architecture of AI-native cyber defence AI-native cyber defence,intelligent detection,Digital twins,purpose-built models,Nithen Naidoo Nithen Naidoo, CEO, Snode. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Nithen-Naidoo-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/social-media-fuels-online-wildlife-trade/GxwQD71DPGNvlPVo 2026-08-25T13:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T12:51:45+02:00 Social media fuels online wildlife trade Illegal wildlife trade,wildlife trafficking,Social Media,Facebook,Instagram Researchers identify AI monitoring, platform regulation, demand reduction and community coordination as key weapons against online wildlife trafficking. (Image created via Gemini) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/wildlife-trafficking-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/property-hunting-enters-the-ai-agent-era/j5alrvQArzDvpYQk 2026-08-25T12:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T12:27:52+02:00 Property hunting enters the AI agent era Lightstone,Google’s Gemini and Google Cloud,Google Analytics,ChatGPT,Claude People’s behaviour is shifting from searching with Google to using AI. (Image created with GenAI) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/robot-home-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/social-media-stars-create-income-skills-businesses/KWEBbvyLbwpqmRjO 2026-08-25T12:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T11:41:03+02:00 Social media stars create income, skills, businesses SASMA 2026,Openserve,South African Social Media Awards,creator economy,Weza Matomane SASMA 2026 puts SA’s creator economy under the spotlight, with organisers calling for greater investment, policy support and protection. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1369216707.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-is-writing-more-code-than-ever-but-is-it-good-enough/mQwkoM6Y9a373r9A 2026-08-25T11:15:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T11:08:00+02:00 AI is writing more code than ever, but is it good enough? DORA State of DevOps Report,Augustine Tumi Mogashoa,ASQE,coding assistants,code generation Augustine Tumi Mogashoa, IT and Business Continuity Management Specialist at ASQE. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/04/Augustine-Tumi-Mogashoa-15April2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/rittal-makes-high-quality-industrial-enclosures-more-accessible/5yONPvErolw7XWrb 2026-08-25T11:15:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T11:06:00+02:00 Rittal makes high-quality industrial enclosures more accessible Rittal,industrial enclosures,Jason Osner,AX,KX Jason Osner, National Sales Manager, Rittal South Africa. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/03/Jason-Osner-25Mar2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/spinnaker-support-to-lead-cxo-series-conversation-on-taking-back-control-of-enterprise-technology/xA9POvNE6xjqo4J8 2026-08-25T11:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T11:04:00+02:00 Spinnaker Support to lead CxO Series conversation on taking back control of enterprise technology Spinnaker Support,CxO Series,enterprise technology,independent software support,Teko Mojaki CxO Series. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Spinnaker-Support-25Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/paratus-showcases-growing-northern-namibia-operation-at-ongwediva-trade-fair/Gb3Bw7WaPEBq2k6V 2026-08-25T11:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T11:02:00+02:00 Paratus showcases growing northern Namibia operation at Ongwediva Trade Fair Paratus,Namibia,Ongwediva Trade Fair,Paratus Namibia,mobile connectivity Paratus Namibia – Ongwediva Trade Fair https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Paratus-25Aug2026-MAIN.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/collective-x-adopts-always-on-approach-to-skills-fund/KjlyrvwBrwVqk6am 2026-08-25T11:15:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T11:00:11+02:00 Collective X adopts ‘always on’ approach to skills fund Digital Skills Impact Fund,Nsika Mutasa,Collective X,Evan Jones,SFIA Evan Jones, CEO of Collective X. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/06/Evan-Jones-CEO-2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mtn-advances-ai-ready-data-centre-strategy/4r1ly7R9aWAvpmda 2026-08-25T10:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T10:01:47+02:00 MTN advances AI-ready data centre strategy MTN,AI data centre,Cloud Computing,MTN Digital Infrastructure,data centres MTN’s data centre strategy is aimed at addressing Africa’s growing requirements for cloud, enterprise and AI infrastructure. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/2258598400.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/everpure-lands-new-design-win-with-second-top-five-hyperscaler/KPNG8v8NLQGM4mwD 2026-08-25T09:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T08:44:00+02:00 Everpure lands new design win with second top-five hyperscaler Everpure,hyperscaler,Storage,Data Management,Charles Giancarlo DirectFlash enables hyperscalers to deploy a consistent and unified architecture across multiple performance tiers of their storage hierarchy. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Storage.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/haibot-puts-sales-knowledge-agent-inside-microsoft-teams-giving-reps-instant-answers-from-unified-knowledge-base/mYZRX79gV3JqOgA8 2026-08-25T08:45:17+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T08:42:00+02:00 Haibot puts Sales Knowledge Agent inside Microsoft Teams, giving reps instant answers from unified knowledge base Haibot,Microsoft Teams,Sales Knowledge Agent,Bitrix24,deal data Haibot’s Sales Knowledge Agent unifies live Bitrix24 deal data and curated SharePoint resources into a single, governed knowledge base, accessible through natural-language queries in Microsoft Teams, with role-based access ensuring every rep gets the right answer, every time. (Graphic: Haibot) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Haibot-25Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/regulated-systems-need-more-automation-not-less/wbrpOMg2Rw97DLZn 2026-08-25T08:45:15+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T08:40:00+02:00 Regulated systems need more automation, not less BBD,Akshay Deole,quality assurance,automation,QA Automation is often perceived as a threat to oversight. (Image: BBD) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/BBD-25Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/buying-yesterdays-technology-with-tomorrows-credit/VgZeyvJlBj2MdjX9 2026-08-25T08:45:14+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T08:38:00+02:00 Buying yesterday's technology with tomorrow's credit InnoVent Rental and Asset Management Solutions,Marcelle Steyn,ageing hardware,borrowing capacity,IFRS16 Marcelle Steyn, InnoVent Rental and Asset Management Solutions. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Marcelle-Steyb-25Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/your-firewall-is-innocent/GxwQDM1DPYN7lPVo 2026-08-25T08:45:12+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T08:36:00+02:00 Your firewall is innocent Troye,Kurt Goodall,Firewall,MDR,Check Point Research Troye technical director Kurt Goodall. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Kurt-Goodall-25Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/why-book-early-is-not-always-the-best-corporate-travel-advice/Pero3MZ3JzVqQb6m 2026-08-25T08:45:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T08:34:00+02:00 Why ‘book early’ is not always the best corporate travel advice Corporate travel,The Travel Group,booking strategy,corporate travel policy,fixed events Adopt a corporate travel strategy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/The-Travel-Group-25Aug2026-MAIN.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/modernising-enterprise-service-management-with-a-saas-first-omnichannel-platform/KA3WwMdzpdpvrydZ 2026-08-25T08:45:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T08:32:00+02:00 Modernising enterprise service management with a SaaS-first, omnichannel platform ITWeb Cloud & Data Centre Summit,enterprise service management,SAAS,omnichannel,First Digital First Digital – modernising enterprise service management with a SaaS-first, omnichannel platform. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/First-Digital-Modernising-enterprise-service-management-with-a-SaaS-first-omnichannel-platform.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-please-call-me-millions-the-data-that-didnt-exist/lwrKxv3Y1RPMmg1o 2026-08-25T08:45:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T08:15:00+02:00 The Please Call Me millions: The data that didn’t exist Vodacom,Please Call Me,Nkosana Makate,Alan Knott-Craig,Johan van der Watt The Please Call Me case went through four courts before eventually being settled. (Image made with GenAI) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/Please-Call-Me-Jul-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ais-productivity-paradox-we-are-electrifying-the-old-factory/KWEBb7yLbopvmRjO 2026-08-25T08:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-25T08:04:24+02:00 AI’s productivity paradox: We are electrifying the old factory Sasol,Bramley Maetsa,AI,Artificial Intelligence,enterprise AI Bramley Maetsa, IT digital and innovation enablement lead at Sasol. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/05/Bramley-Maetsa-IIN-2026-NEW.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cause-of-breach-on-sas-supercomputer-revealed/KPNG878NLeGq4mwD 2026-08-24T13:45:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-24T13:32:40+02:00 Cause of breach on SA’s supercomputer revealed Centre for High Performance Computing,CHPC,Lengau supercomputer,cyber security,Council for Scientific and Industrial Research The Centre of High Performance Computing’s Lengau supercomputer suffered a cyber security incident in late-May. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/2164863001.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-women-powering-gosolr/G98YdqLGNVYMX2PD 2026-08-24T13:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-24T13:15:00+02:00 The women powering GoSolr GoSolr,Dharmisha Lala-Harmse,Tanya Jooste,Natalie Thom,renewable energy According to Stats SA, South Africa's green and renewable energy transition remains heavily male-dominated. (Image source: 123RF, created via GenAI) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/solar-panels-sunset-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/top-ict-tenders-inmates-to-get-telecoms-upgrade/KzQenvjyx98qZd2r 2026-08-24T13:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-24T12:42:32+02:00 Top ICT tenders: Inmates to get telecoms upgrade National Tender Bulletin,ICT tenders,State Information Technology Agency,SITA,Department of Correctional Services The inmate telephone system will be rolled out to 243 correctional centres (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1138187706.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/new-capital-quadruples-frogfoots-fibre-rollout/mYZRXv9gVp5MOgA8 2026-08-24T11:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-24T11:29:00+02:00 New capital quadruples Frogfoot’s fibre rollout Frogfoot Networks,Vox,Hypa Fibre,Abraham van der Merwe,Gert Koen Abraham van der Merwe, Group CEO of Vivica Group. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Abraham-van-Der-Merwe.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/kyocera-expands-a3-portfolio-to-meet-demands-of-high-volume-workplaces/O2rQGMAEReyMd1ea 2026-08-25T08:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-24T11:06:00+02:00 Kyocera expands A3 portfolio to meet demands of high-volume workplaces KYOCERA,A3 portfolio,Multifunction printers,TASKalfa MZ9500ci and MZ10500i series,Greg Griffith TASKalfa MZ9500ci and MZ10500i series. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Kyocera-24Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/copilot-is-ready-is-your-data/RgeVDMPRkgdvKJN3 2026-08-24T11:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-24T11:02:00+02:00 Copilot is ready. Is your data? Copilot,Ascent Technology,Microsoft,governed data estate,Ascent’s Data Platform Modernisation Copilot is ready. Is your data? https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Copilot.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/minister-advocates-for-more-women-in-sci-tech/lwrKxq3Y1L47mg1o 2026-08-24T11:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-24T10:55:22+02:00 Minister advocates for more women in sci-tech South African Women in Science Awards,SAWiSA,Blade Nzimande,Department of Science,Technology and Innovation Professor Blade Nzimande, minister of science, technology and innovation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/04/Blade-Nzimande-Apr-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mtns-h1-earnings-surge-launches-r6bn-share-buyback/lLn147mQzZ27J6Aa 2026-08-24T09:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-24T09:34:30+02:00 MTN’s H1 earnings surge, launches R6bn share buyback MTN,Ralph Mupita,mobile-money,Fintech,share buyback MTN says increasing digital adoption and financial inclusion across Africa support its long-term outlook. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/08/MTN-head-office-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/smollan-technologies-fleetdomain-hits-new-growth-milestone/LPp6V7rBNj37DKQz 2026-08-24T08:15:15+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-24T08:44:00+02:00 Smollan Technologies’ FleetDomain hits new growth milestone Smollan Technologies,FleetDomain,assets managed,fleet management sector,Jai Kalyan FleetDomain growth milestone. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/SmollenTech-24Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/retro-rabbit-cautions-businesses-to-beware-of-ai-trap-in-development/Olx4z7kaomQq56km 2026-08-24T08:15:13+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-24T08:44:00+02:00 Retro Rabbit cautions businesses to beware of AI trap in development Retro Rabbit,David Noakes,SmarTek21,software development life cycle,human skill David Noakes, Software Architect at Retro Rabbit/SmarTek21. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/10/David-Noakes-IIN-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/tactile-technologies-expands-its-financial-tools-with-new-opex-model-in-partnership-with-pendigo/KjlyrvwBrDRqk6am 2026-08-24T08:15:12+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-24T08:42:00+02:00 Tactile Technologies expands its financial tools with new opex model, in partnership with Pendigo Tactile Technologies,Pendigo,John Plant,Amanda Bindeman,opex model An opex model gives companies a practical alternative that improves flexibility and budgeting predictability. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Digital-Economy-195985335.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/making-payments-work-harder/mQwkoM6Y9lp73r9A 2026-08-24T08:15:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-24T08:40:00+02:00 Making payments work harder Sybrin,Shomari Shija,e‑payment rules,Tanzania,digital money Shomari Shija, Sybrin: Business Development Manager for Tanzania. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Shomari-Shija-24Aug2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/more-than-connectivity-how-icl-is-building-capability-across-sas-digital-infrastructure/5yONPvEroB27XWrb 2026-08-24T08:15:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-24T08:38:00+02:00 More than connectivity: How ICL is building capability across SA’s digital infrastructure ICL,Joe Monakali,fibre-optic training,ICT skills development,Fibre connectivity More than connectivity: How ICL is building capability across South Africa’s digital infrastructure. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/ICL-24Aug2026-2.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/less-pressure-more-support-for-hr-and-payroll/rxP3jqBE2W8MA2ye 2026-08-21T13:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-21T13:05:00+02:00 Less pressure, more support for HR and payroll HR and Payroll,Nkosinathi Mbulumeti,Sage,Sage HR and Payroll Leaders Report 2026,Sage 300 People Sakeena Adams, Regional People Director, Africa and Middle East (AME) at Sage. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Sakeena-Adams-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-search-firmly-part-of-customer-experience/P3gQ2qGAzQm7nRD1 2026-08-21T13:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-21T12:59:01+02:00 AI search ‘firmly’ part of customer experience South African Customer Experience Report,Artificial Intelligence,AI Search,ChatGPT,Gemini South African consumers use AI for everyday problem-solving, including product research and price comparison. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1304335596.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-agents-rewrite-customer-experience-playbook/o1Jr5qxPanjqKdWL 2026-08-21T13:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-21T12:42:59+02:00 AI agents rewrite customer experience playbook CEM Africa 2026,Customer experience,AI,Luke Duffell,NICE Speaking at CEM Africa 2026, Rahul Jain, CEO and co-founder of Peach Payments, said bringing in AI but doing it poorly will only make the customer experience worse. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Rahul-Jain-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/1bn-aws-engineering-firm-to-accelerate-african-ai/JBwEr7n3WOEM6Db2 2026-08-21T12:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-21T12:26:27+02:00 $1bn AWS engineering firm to accelerate African AI Amazon Web Services,AWS,Forward Deployed Engineering,FDE,Jonathan Allen Jonathan Allen, AWS executive in residence. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Jonathan-Allen-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cell-c-adds-13m-subscribers-as-turnaround-gains-pace/DZQ58MV8mDXvzXy2 2026-08-21T12:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-21T11:58:35+02:00 Cell C adds 1.3m subscribers as turnaround gains pace Cell C,Jorge Mendes,El Kope,JSE,mobile virtual network operator Cell C’s second-half performance provides a clearer picture of its underlying business following the restructuring and listing transactions. 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(Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Webber-Wentzel-21Aug2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/nedbank-tests-next-gen-self-service-branches/GxwQDq1DPg6MlPVo 2026-08-21T11:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-21T10:55:07+02:00 Nedbank tests next-gen self-service branches Nedbank,Client Connect Zone,Werner Terblanche,self-service kiosks,Digital banking As digital banking accelerates, Nedbank is redesigning physical touchpoints rather than abandoning them altogether. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Nedbak-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/more-time-for-public-input-on-ec-amendment-bill/j5alrMQArj5MpYQk 2026-08-21T11:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-21T10:44:15+02:00 More time for public input on EC Amendment Bill Electronic Communications Amendment Bill,Parliament,Electronic Communications Act,Solly Malatsi,Khusela Sangoni-Diko Khusela Sangoni-Diko, chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/08/Khusela-Sangoni-Diko-1-2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/telkom-wins-agm-vote-despite-share-issue-dissent/DZQ58vV8mDAMzXy2 2026-08-21T10:45:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-21T10:24:13+02:00 Telkom wins AGM vote despite share issue dissent Telkom,Annual General Meeting,AGM,Telkom AGM,Makhotso Qhena At Telkom’s AGM, shareholders representing about 84.4% of the company’s ordinary shares voted on most resolutions. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/02/Telkom-self-service-stores-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sebokeng-youth-get-cellphone-repair-containers/mYZRXv9gV52MOgA8 2026-08-21T10:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-21T10:15:02+02:00 Sebokeng youth get cellphone repair containers Cellphone Repair Programme,Wholesale & Retail Sector Education and Training Authority,W&RSETA,Buti Manamela,Sebokeng Higher education and training minister Buti Manamela. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Wikimedia Commons & CHIETA) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Buti-Manamela-Aug-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-biz-how-aws-is-helping-to-build-sas-next-generation-of-cloud-entrepreneurs/Pero37Z3JneMQb6m 2026-08-22T08:15:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-21T09:25:00+02:00 ITWeb TV Biz: How AWS is helping to build SA’s next generation of cloud entrepreneurs Equity Equivalent Investment Programme,AWS South Africa,cloud entrepreneurs,go-to-market skills,James Hickman Nomzamo Xaba, principal programme manager for B-BBEE, AWS South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Nomzamo-Xaba-Aug-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-adoption-exposes-governance-gaps-as-organisations-race-to-keep-up/GxwQD71DPgBvlPVo 2026-08-21T09:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-21T09:19:00+02:00 AI adoption exposes governance gaps as organisations race to keep up TrendAI,AI,AI adoption,governance,Norbit Williams AI adoption is gathering pace across the enterprise, bringing new opportunities alongside new risks. (Source: ChatGPT) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/05/SA-AI-adoption-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-face-in-the-machine/dgp45MaBlzDqX9l8 2026-08-21T09:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-21T08:45:38+02:00 The face in the machine Anthony Olivier,AI anthropomorphism,AI,pareidolia,chatbots Information security and privacy consultant Anthony Olivier. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/Anthony-Olivier-IIN-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/agentic-ai-innovations-at-solarwinds-are-paving-the-way-for-new-operational-resilience-in-it/KWEBbvyLbOLqmRjO 2026-08-21T08:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-21T08:32:00+02:00 Agentic AI innovations at SolarWinds are paving the way for new operational resilience in IT agentic AI,SolarWinds,Operational resilience,SolarWinds World Tour,ATS Network Management The SolarWinds World Tour team in Johannesburg. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/ATS-21Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-bucks-africas-smartphone-market-downturn/o1Jr5MxPaLOMKdWL 2026-08-20T14:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T14:11:15+02:00 SA bucks Africa’s smartphone market downturn Omdia,smartphone,Smartphone market,Manish Pravinkumar,IDC Across Africa, smartphone shipments fell 7%, while prices rose by $41 year-on-year to $202. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/businesspeople-mobile-phones-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/absas-ai-chatbot-reaches-16m-users/JBwErvn3WQd76Db2 2026-08-20T13:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T12:55:09+02:00 Absa’s AI chatbot reaches 1.6m users Absa Group,Artificial Intelligence,AI chatbot,Johnson Idesoh,Amazon Connect Johnson Idesoh, group chief information and technology officer, Absa Group. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/11/Johnson-Idesoh-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/recruiters-embrace-new-sourcing-channels/KPNG8v8NLZEM4mwD 2026-08-20T12:45:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T12:09:06+02:00 Recruiters embrace new sourcing channels recruiters,CV databases,CareerJunction,PNet,Anja Bates Rising applications and AI-powered recruitment tools reduce reliance on proactive CV searches. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/2212529986.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/south-africa-shows-africa-how-to-make-mvnos-work/KA3WwMdzpRevrydZ 2026-08-20T11:45:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T11:36:21+02:00 South Africa shows Africa how to make MVNOs work MVNOs,mobile virtual network operator,Africa Analysis,Andr'e Wills,SIM cards Africa Analysis expects South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda to account for 85% of the continent’s MVNO subscriber base by 2030. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/2127694534.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ricoh-smart-learning-and-meeting-solution-gains-ground-in-rustenburg-classrooms/rW1xLv5ng347Rk6m 2026-08-20T12:45:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T11:08:00+02:00 Ricoh smart learning and meeting solution gains ground in Rustenburg classrooms Interactive whiteboards,Leandre Derks,Consensus Group,Ricoh South Africa,Laerskool Generaal Hendrik Schoeman Leandre Derks, Director at Consensus Group. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Leandre-Derks-20Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ubiquiti-unifi-cloud-gateways-protect-built-for-south-africas-connected-future/8OKdWMDXxpdMbznQ 2026-08-20T12:45:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T11:06:00+02:00 Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateways & Protect: Built for South Africa’s connected future Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateways & Protect,Ubiquiti,UniFi Site Manager,Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway range,Cloud Gateway Ultra and Cloud Gateway Max There are no hidden management fees and no recurring licences simply to own and operate the UniFi infrastructure. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/EvenFlow-20Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/more-council-centres-go-cashless-in-cape-town/lLn14MmQzbnMJ6Aa 2026-08-20T11:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T11:05:34+02:00 More council centres go cashless in Cape Town City of Cape Town,Customer interaction centres,motor vehicle registration and licensing offices,Table Bay Mall,Durbanville Cape Town expands cashless operations to three additional customer centres and motor vehicle licensing offices. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/CT-cashless-licensing-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/black-friday-isnt-won-on-the-day-its-won-in-the-systems-underneath-it/DZQ587V8m1AqzXy2 2026-08-20T12:45:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T11:04:00+02:00 Black Friday isn't won on the day — it's won in the systems underneath it Stock2Shop,Black Friday,e-commerce,Warren Mc Nicol,ERP-to-ecommerce integration Warren Mc Nicol, Head of Sales at Stock2Shop. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Warren-McNicol-20Aug2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/rubrik-unveils-agent-identity-to-secure-agentic-actions-in-real-time/KzQenqjyxzEMZd2r 2026-08-20T12:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T11:02:00+02:00 Rubrik unveils Agent Identity to secure agentic actions in real-time Rubrik,Agent Identity,Dev Rishi,Rubrik Agent Identity,Shadow IT Rubrik Agent Cloud. (Image: Butter Knife Pty Ltd) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/ButterKnife-20Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/aws-takes-ai-powered-maths-game-across-africa/Olx4zMkao9dv56km 2026-08-20T10:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T10:38:28+02:00 AWS takes AI-powered maths game across Africa Amazon Web Services,AWS,Learn Fresh,NBA Africa,NBA Math Hoops AWS is backing a continent-wide expansion of NBA Math Hoops, targeting learners in SA, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and Egypt. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1406531570.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/malatsi-backs-leo-operators-as-icasa-calls-the-shots/Gb3BwMWaPAEv2k6V 2026-08-20T10:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T10:11:41+02:00 Malatsi backs LEO operators as ICASA calls the shots Solly Malatsi,Amazon,HeroTel,Elon Musk,Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Communications and digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi. (Photograph: Nicola Mawson and gov.za) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Solly-Malatsi-Aug-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/oauth-token-theft-surges-as-attackers-weaponise-consent/WnpNgq21ZggMVrGd 2026-08-20T09:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T09:13:08+02:00 OAuth token theft surges as attackers weaponise consent Mimecast,Heino Gevers,OAuth token theft,OAuth,Multi-factor authentication Heino Gevers, vice-president of global customer success at Mimecast. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Heino-Gevers-IIN-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/comsol-launches-5g-assault-on-sas-home-broadband-market/LPwQ5MlbejdvNgkj 2026-08-20T09:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T08:51:00+02:00 Comsol launches 5G assault on SA’s home broadband market Comsol,5G,5G Advanced,fixed wireless access,spectrum Comsol will operate as a wholesale infrastructure provider rather than selling directly to consumers. (Image supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Comsol-building-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/now-where-does-it-hurt/G98YdqLGNOkMX2PD 2026-08-20T09:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T08:47:00+02:00 Now, where does it hurt? Best practice: Telemedicine,Brainstorm Feature https://www.itweb.co.za/static/brainstorm/pictures/2026/07/does-it-hurt.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/saving-grace-education-group-launches-learn-to-read-programme-for-grade-r-6-learners/kYbe9MXbZOgvAWpG 2026-08-20T09:45:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T08:40:00+02:00 Saving Grace Education Group launches Learn to Read programme for Grade R–6 learners Saving Grace Education Group,Saving Grace Learn to Read,online reading programme,Literacy Learner Path,Grade R–6 learners Every lesson is hands-on and taught through play rather than worksheets. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/SavingGrace-20Aug2026-1.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/can-an-ice-blasting-machine-safely-clean-electrical-equipment/KzQenvjyxgEqZd2r 2026-08-20T08:45:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T08:36:00+02:00 Can an ice blasting machine safely clean electrical equipment? Dry ice blasting,ice blasting machine,electrical equipment,Dry Ice Blasting Services Dry ice blasting propels small pellets of solid carbon dioxide at a contaminated surface using compressed air. (Image: Dry Ice Blasting Services) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Dry-Ice-Blasting-20Aug2026-MAIN.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/why-smaller-urban-warehouses-are-becoming-vital-to-online-retail/mYZRXM9gVD2vOgA8 2026-08-20T08:45:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T08:34:00+02:00 Why smaller urban warehouses are becoming vital to online retail Inospace,micro-warehousing,self-storage,online retail,urban warehouse Self-storage gives an online retailer a secure place to keep stock closer to customers. (Image: Inospace) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Inospace-20Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/enterprise-ai-needs-more-than-better-prompts-it-needs-better-context-how-promptsverseai-is-shaping-the-next-generation-of-enterprise-ai/VgZey7JlBOKqdjX9 2026-08-20T08:45:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T08:32:00+02:00 Enterprise AI needs more than better prompts, it needs better context: How PromptsVerse.ai is shaping the next generation of enterprise AI PromptsVerse.ai,enterprise AI,prompts,context,skills An AI model is only as effective as the information it receives. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Integrove-20Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-u6-ghz-decision-a-foundation-for-sas-digital-trajectory/j5alrMQArOxMpYQk 2026-08-20T08:45:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-20T08:30:00+02:00 The U6 GHz decision: A foundation for SA's digital trajectory U6 GHz allocation,Independent Communications Authority of South Africa,ICASA,National Radio Frequency Plan 2026,NRFP 2026 South Africa's digital trajectory gets a boost with U6 GHz spectrum allocation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/08/ICASA-boardoom-Nov-2022.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-teen-linked-to-global-child-exploitation-networks/KzQenMjyxgV7Zd2r 2026-08-19T13:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-19T13:04:30+02:00 SA teen linked to global child exploitation networks South African Police Service,SAPS,Malmesbury Magistrates’ Court,Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations A SAPS sting operation resulted in the discovery of devices containing explicit images and videos. (Source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1358389574.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/nsfas-gets-30-days-to-shake-off-ict-limitations/KA3Ww7dzpAPqrydZ 2026-08-21T12:45:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-19T12:30:29+02:00 NSFAS gets 30 days to shake-off ICT limitations National Student Financial Aid Scheme,NSFAS,Department of Higher Education and Training,Buti Manamela,Kholeka Gcaleka The National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s board must urgently develop a digital modernisation and systems integration plan. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1458140561.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/lesaka-brings-data-science-to-sas-spaza-economy/KjlyrvwBrAAqk6am 2026-08-19T12:15:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-19T11:59:55+02:00 Lesaka brings data science to SA’s spaza economy Lesaka Technologies,Lesaka Data & Insights,Kazang Insights,Roland Naidoo,Touchsides Roland Naidoo, COO of Lesaka’s Merchant Division. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Roland-Naidoo-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/what-happens-to-your-erp-when-the-internet-goes-down-a-south-african-business-guide/KWEBbvyLbAoqmRjO 2026-08-20T08:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-19T11:10:00+02:00 What happens to your ERP when the internet goes down? A South African business guide ERP,QuickEasy BOS,QuickEasy,cloud hosting,local hosting QuickEasy BOS eases the admin burden. (Image: QuickEasy Software) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/QuickEasy-19Aug2026-2.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/keeping-the-human-in-the-finance-loop/rxP3jMBE2OQ7A2ye 2026-08-19T13:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-19T11:08:00+02:00 Keeping the human in the finance loop Microsoft,AI agents,Accounts Payable,Claire van der Merwe,Braintree Claire van der Merwe: Practice Head for Dynamics 365 Business Central Consulting at Braintree. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Claire-VD-Merwe-19Aug2026-AI-Enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/nutanix-chronoscale-announce-strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-enterprise-ai-adoption/P3gQ2MGAz3gvnRD1 2026-08-19T11:45:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-19T11:06:00+02:00 Nutanix, ChronoScale announce strategic partnership to accelerate enterprise AI adoption Nutanix,ChronoScale,agentic AI,accelerated compute,enterprise AI foundry Tarkan Maner, Chief Commercial Officer at Nutanix. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/08/Tarkan-Maner-2023.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cybersecurity-awareness-month-2026-wolfpack-helps-organisations-build-their-human-firewalls/xnklOqz1QwBM4Ymz 2026-08-19T11:45:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-19T11:04:00+02:00 Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: Wolfpack helps organisations build their human firewalls Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026,Wolfpack,Wolfpack Information Risk,Cyber Escape Rooms,AI-powered Human Risk Management Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: Wolfpack helps organisations build their human firewalls. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/WolfPack-19Aug2026-AI-Enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/building-an-evidence-layer-for-ai/kLgB17ezYAKM59N4 2026-08-19T11:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-19T11:02:00+02:00 Building an evidence layer for AI Smarsh,Eric Wiggins,AI assistant,Financial Sector Conduct Authority,Prudential Authority Eric Wiggins, Smarsh Product Marketing Director. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Eric-Wiggins-19Aug-2026-AI-Enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cloud-complexity-turns-security-policy-into-outage-risk/G98YdMLGNJG7X2PD 2026-08-19T10:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-19T10:24:07+02:00 Cloud complexity turns security policy into outage risk Cloud security,hybrid cloud,multi-cloud,Cloud Security Alliance,Security policy Organisations need to rethink how security policy is managed across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, says the CSA. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/2211506889.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-biz-building-a-network-that-thinks-ahead/wbrpOMg2RAz7DLZn 2026-08-19T10:15:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-19T09:39:00+02:00 ITWeb TV Biz: Building a network that thinks ahead Telkom,Hercules Ragoleka,Network architecture,carbon neutrality,cable theft Hercules Ragoleka, executive of RAN engineering, build and optimisation, Telkom. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Hercules-Ragoleka-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/inlexso-is-redefining-legal-transcriptions-with-lexi/nWJad7bNDpE7bjO1 2026-08-19T08:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-19T08:36:00+02:00 Inlexso is redefining legal transcriptions with Lexi Inlexso,legal transcriptions,Lexi,Andre Davids,iOCO Accuracy, context and accountability are essential for AI transcriptions in the legal environment. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1500873071.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sigfox-0g-network-powers-sas-first-nationwide-proactive-fire-risk-ecosystem/WnxpE74YJxLMV8XL 2026-08-19T08:15:13+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-19T08:34:00+02:00 Sigfox 0G network powers SA's first nationwide proactive fire-risk ecosystem Sigfox 0G,proactive fire-risk ecosystem,HEATWATCH,Fidelity SecureFire,HeatWatch Sensor Sticker HEATWATCH is a connected fire-risk ecosystem developed by Fidelity SecureFire. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Sigfox-19Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-coding-tools-exposing-a-discipline-gap-in-sa-delivery-teams/LPp6VMrBNJZMDKQz 2026-08-19T11:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-19T08:32:00+02:00 AI coding tools exposing a discipline gap in SA delivery teams JustCode – AI Mastery,JustSolve,AI coding tools,Claude Code,ChatGPT Codex JustSolve – closing the AI coding discipline gap in SA delivery teams. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/JustSolve-19Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/being-in-the-cloud-does-not-equate-to-being-secure/dgp45qaBl5gvX9l8 2026-08-19T08:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-19T08:29:35+02:00 Being in the cloud does not equate to being secure BlueVision ITM,Christo Coetzer,shared responsibility model,modern cloud environment,cloud providers Christo Coetzer, CEO of BlueVision. (Photo: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/07/Christo-Coetzer-IIN-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/solarwinds-world-tour/Gb3BwMWaPKwv2k6V 2026-08-14T15:15:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-18T20:00:00+02:00 SolarWinds World Tour ATS Network Management https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/2026-WT-Banners-Customer-Group-6-2540x700-140kb.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cisco-hanley-group-bring-digital-skills-training-to-northern-cape-schools/raYAyqorGPEMJ38N 2026-08-24T09:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-18T16:03:01+02:00 Cisco, Hanley Group bring digital skills training to Northern Cape schools Cisco Networking Academy,Hanley Group,Northern Cape Department of Education,Artificial Intelligence,cybersecurity Cisco Networking Academy and Hanley Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to bring digital skills courses to 235 schools across the Northern Cape province. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Cisco-HanleyGroup-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/jem-raises-84m-to-expand-ai-powered-platform/DZQ58MV8mZjvzXy2 2026-08-18T12:45:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-18T12:08:22+02:00 Jem raises $8.4m to expand AI-powered platform Jem,Quona Capital,Fintech,Simon Ellis,Caroline van der Merwe Simon Ellis, co-founder and CEO of Jem, Quona Venture Partner Johan Bosini and Caroline van der Merwe, Jem co-founder and COO. (Photo: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Jem-founders-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/fireside-chat-whos-guarding-your-front-line-meet-the-minds-behind-armata-cyber-security/LPwQ5MlbeQNvNgkj 2026-08-18T14:45:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-18T11:08:00+02:00 Fireside chat: Who’s guarding your front line? Meet the minds behind Armata Cyber Security Armata Cyber Security,Caesar Tonkin,cyber security,Signalling Theory Caesar Tonkin, Managing Director, Armata Cyber Security. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/02/Caesar-Tonkin-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/beyond-connectivity-why-sa-businesses-need-a-more-connected-approach-to-technology/KPNG878NL61q4mwD 2026-08-18T12:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-18T11:06:00+02:00 Beyond connectivity: Why SA businesses need a more connected approach to technology The ICT Group,Redwill ICT,Opentel,salestalk.io,Nick Reddy Technology has moved beyond the traditional IT department. (Image: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Business-increase-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/paratus-rwanda-rings-in-afpif-2026/VgZey7JlB6YqdjX9 2026-08-18T11:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-18T11:04:00+02:00 Paratus Rwanda rings in AfPIF 2026 Paratus Rwanda,AfPIF 2026,African Peering and Interconnection Forum 2026,Kigali Marriott Hotel,StarLink From left: Pamela Umguwaneza, Office Administrator of Paratus Rwanda; Willie Barkhuizen, Paratus Group Financial Operations Manager: New Ventures; Stephen Petersen, Paratus Group Sales Executive; Bruno Vergamota, Technical Manager, Paratus Mozambique; Thas Pillay, Paratus Group Sales Executive and Manager: New Business Development; Innocent Mutimura, Country Manager of Paratus Rwanda; Edwin Kyambadde, Country Manager of Paratus Uganda; Hussein Habimana, Account Manager of Paratus Rwanda; Martin Cox, Chief Commercial Officer of Paratus Group. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Paratus-18Aug2026-MAIN.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/built-for-resilience/KA3WwqdzpxP7rydZ 2026-08-24T14:45:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-18T11:02:00+02:00 Built for resilience NEC XON,workforce solutions,Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR,Palo Alto Networks,extended detection and response Re-inventing cyber security. (Image: NEC XON) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/NEC-XON-18Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sars-invites-input-on-vat-modernisation/DZQ58vV8m9NMzXy2 2026-08-18T11:15:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-18T10:43:52+02:00 SARS invites input on VAT modernisation South African Revenue Service,SARS,VAT,value-added tax,VAT Modernisation Discussion Paper SARS seeks public input on a new digital VAT model to modernise VAT administration. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1251368877.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/absa-boosts-tech-spend-7-to-r88bn/Pero37Z3J82MQb6m 2026-08-18T10:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-18T10:03:00+02:00 Absa boosts tech spend 7% to R8.8bn Absa,IT spend,Kenny Fihla,Artificial Intelligence,AI Kenny Fihla, Absa Group chief executive officer. (Image supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Kenny-Fihla-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/crypto-holders-becoming-targets-for-kidnappers/KA3Ww7dzpxxqrydZ 2026-08-18T10:15:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-18T09:45:44+02:00 Crypto holders becoming targets for kidnappers Chainalysis,blockchain,kidnapping,home invasion,wrench attacks The rise in violent attacks demonstrates that crypto-currency is no longer solely a cyber crime issue, says Chainalysis. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/07/Bitcoin-dollars-criminal-2023.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-an-agent-for-change/KWEBbvyLbkyqmRjO 2026-08-18T08:45:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-18T08:33:29+02:00 AI: An agent for change Smollan Technologies,Barbara Kettner,AI,Artificial Intelligence,change management Barbara Kettner, Google deployment and transformation manager, Smollan Technologies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Barbara-Kettner-IIN-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-wont-fix-bad-crm-data-warns-camsoft/lLn147mQzkl7J6Aa 2026-08-18T08:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-18T08:32:00+02:00 AI won't fix bad CRM data, warns Camsoft CRM data,Camsoft,AI,Customer relationship management,Camsoft Solutions AI cannot work with information that isn't there. (Image: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/AI-Infrastructure-151554583.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-please-call-me-millions-three-strikes-for-raining-mens-rescuer/j5alrvQArP8vpYQk 2026-08-18T10:45:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-18T08:21:51+02:00 The Please Call Me millions: Three strikes for Raining Men’s rescuer Raining Men,Vodacom,Nkosana Makate,Please Call Me,Errol Elsdon Raining Men, once a claimant to millions, has been in business rescue since 2019. (Image created with GenAI) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/Please-Call-Me-Jul-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/top-ict-tenders-dpsa-targets-info-security-officer-training/WnpNgM21Zx87VrGd 2026-08-17T13:45:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-17T13:13:44+02:00 Top ICT tenders: DPSA targets info security officer training National Tender Bulletin,ICT tenders,State Information Technology Agency,SITA,Department of Public Service and Administration fs Training Development 2018 The Department of Public Service and Administration wants to establish a training programme for information security officers across the public sector. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2018/01/resized/-fs-Training-Development-2018.xl.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/malatsi-details-persistent-headaches-at-portfolio-depts/4r1ly7R9aK4vpmda 2026-08-17T13:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-17T12:47:11+02:00 Malatsi details persistent headaches at portfolio depts Department of Communications and Digital Technologies,DCDT,Solly Malatsi,USAASA,Broadband Infraco Solly Malatsi, minister of communications and digital technologies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/07/Solly-Malatsi-Jul-2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-adoption-exposes-higher-education-policy-gaps/JBwErvn3Woj76Db2 2026-08-17T12:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-17T12:31:30+02:00 AI adoption exposes higher education policy gaps Artificial Intelligence,AI adoption,Vaal University of Technology,VUT,Naledi Kaeane AI presents teaching opportunities, but VUT warns universities need stronger governance, ethical guidelines and lecturer training. (Image created via ChatGPT) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/students-AI-exam-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/standard-bank-transitions-to-ai-enabled-organisation/8OKdWMDXxw2MbznQ 2026-08-17T12:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-17T11:51:19+02:00 Standard Bank transitions to AI-enabled organisation Standard Bank Group,Margaret Nienaber,Artificial Intelligence,AI,generative AI Margaret Nienaber, COO of Standard Bank Group. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Margaret-Nienaber-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/humanoid-tutor-manufacturing-plant-opens-in-durban/G98YdMLGNwV7X2PD 2026-08-17T11:45:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-17T11:24:01+02:00 Humanoid tutor manufacturing plant opens in Durban BSG and Technologies,Department of Science,Technology and Innovation,DSTI,Nomalungelo Gina BSG Technologies founder and CEO Thando Gumede at the Iris showroom launch. (Image source: DSTI) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Thando-Gumede-IRIS-robot.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-is-making-call-centres-more-expensive-not-cheaper/KPNG8v8NLw3M4mwD 2026-08-17T12:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-17T11:04:00+02:00 AI is making call centres more expensive – not cheaper AI,call centres,Sanjay Govender,Qrent,BPO industry Sanjay Govender, Qrent’s Head of GBS/BPO Solutions. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/08/Sanjay-Govender-18Aug2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/african-scientists-to-put-radio-telescope-on-moon/RgeVDqPRkKa7KJN3 2026-08-17T11:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-17T10:58:11+02:00 African scientists to put radio telescope on Moon #Africa2Moon,Rhodes University,astronomy,Oleg Smirnov,radio telescope The Africa2Moon mission concept consists of a set of spheres, referred to as BALLS, short for Bounced African Low Lunar Spheres. (Image source: Foundation for Space Development Africa) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/radio-telescope-moon-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/effective-ai-it-all-starts-with-trusted-data/raYAyMorGkd7J38N 2026-08-18T13:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-17T09:00:00+02:00 Effective AI: It all starts with trusted data iOCO,Tapiwa Mudungwe,AI,advanced analytics,automation Tapiwa Mudungwe, iOCO business unit manager: data and analytics. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/11/Tapiwa-Mudungwe-IIN-2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/case-study-how-a-leading-healthcare-provider-modernised-finance-with-sage-intacct-from-alnet-technologies/Olx4zMkao4Gv56km 2026-08-17T08:45:12+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-17T08:42:00+02:00 Case study: How a leading healthcare provider modernised finance with Sage Intacct from ALNET Technologies Sage Intacct,ALNET Technologies,cloud-based financial management platform,Netesh Maharajh,automated consolidations Netesh Maharajh, Director, ALNET Technologies. (Image: ALNET Technologies) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/02/Netesh-Maharajh-2024NEW.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-3g-switch-off-will-expose-sas-forgotten-backup-networks/Kjlyr7wBrobvk6am 2026-08-17T08:45:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-17T08:40:00+02:00 The 3G switch-off will expose SA’s forgotten backup networks 3G,Justin Mackenzie,VO Connect,4G,5G A backup link is usually noticed only when the primary service fails. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/12/3G-2G-light-box-2023.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sybrin-strengthens-east-african-presence-to-support-ethiopias-digital-payments-modernisation/5yONP7Erow8MXWrb 2026-08-17T08:45:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-17T08:36:00+02:00 Sybrin strengthens East African presence to support Ethiopia’s digital payments modernisation Sybrin,digital payments modernisation,Moncy Matthews,Moti Engineering,Avinash Naidoo The partnership aims to modernise Ethiopia's payments ecosystem. (Image: Sybrin) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Sybrin-17Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/is-your-business-really-prepared-for-the-next-cyber-attack/xA9PO7NE6K5vo4J8 2026-08-17T08:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-17T08:34:00+02:00 Is your business really prepared for the next cyber attack? SevenC,Cyber attack,Cyber Security Awareness Training,Malware,Software updates Many cyber attacks are not highly sophisticated. (Image: SevenC Managed IT Services) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/SevenC-17Aug2026-MAIN.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/harnessing-ai-in-cyber-security-ways-companies-can-stay-ahead-of-ai-driven-threats/JN1gP7OAwKZqjL6m 2026-08-17T08:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-17T08:32:00+02:00 Harnessing AI in cyber security: Ways companies can stay ahead of AI-driven threats Kaspersky,AI-driven threats,Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team,RevengeHotels campaign,SOC Kaspersky Security Centre (KSC) 3D illustration. (Image: Kaspersky) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Kaspersky-17Aug2026-MAIN-2.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/indrive-gives-sa-riders-smarter-pickup-tool/kLgB1MezYozq59N4 2026-08-14T14:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T14:28:04+02:00 inDrive gives SA riders smarter pickup tool inDrive,Panorama View,Recommended Pickup Points,Johannesburg,Cape Town inDrive says smarter pickup locations could reduce delays, while helping drivers spend less time circling busy commercial and transport hubs. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/07/inDrive-Mar-2023.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ict-sector-council-chairperson-gets-the-boot/o1Jr5qxPazEqKdWL 2026-08-14T14:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T13:52:03+02:00 ICT sector council chairperson gets the boot B-BBEE ICT Sector Council,Department of Communications and Digital Technologies,Equity Equivalent Investment Programme,ICT Sector Codes,Minki Mazibuko-Thulo Communications minister Solly Malatsi. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/09/Solly-Malatsi-Sept-2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/claude-ai-watermarking-is-not-definitive-evidence-say-sa-experts/kYbe9MXbZK6vAWpG 2026-08-14T14:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T13:39:38+02:00 Claude AI watermarking is not definitive evidence, say SA experts Anthropic,Claude,AI watermarking,AI-generated content,AI identification South African AI experts support stronger provenance but warn Claude’s watermark cannot prove who authored or misused content. (Image created via ChatGPT) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Claude-watermark-Aug-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-the-growth-of-ai-at-the-edge/6GxRKqYQ12Lqb3Wj 2026-08-14T13:45:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T13:21:00+02:00 ITWeb TV: The growth of AI at the edge HP,AI PC,Yesh Surjoodeen,Ketan Patel,Personal Systems HP Southern and Central Africa MD Yesh Surjoodeen. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Yesh-Surjoodeen-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/my-ai-lawyer-broadens-access-to-legal-services/KBpdg7pmB25MLEew 2026-08-14T16:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T13:14:15+02:00 My AI Lawyer broadens access to legal services My AI Lawyer,generative artificial intelligence,GenAI,Darren Cohen,OpenAI My AI Lawyer is designed to meet people where they are and democratise access to legal services. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1500873071.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/blu-label-earnings-hit-by-cell-c-restructuring/GxwQDq1DP4JMlPVo 2026-08-14T12:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T12:28:58+02:00 Blu Label earnings hit by Cell C restructuring Blu Label Unlimited,blu,Cell C,Comm Equipment Company,PINless top-ups The expected significant decline in reported earnings comes as Blu Label continues to account for the complex restructuring of Cell C. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1059661940.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/south-africans-street-smarts-blunt-ai-enabled-fraud/lwrKx73Y14kqmg1o 2026-08-14T12:45:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T12:10:47+02:00 South Africans’ street smarts blunt AI-enabled fraud Celyntis,Satya Nadella,Microsoft,Moore's Law,Grok South Africans’ fear of crime and low economic growth act as a shield against AI-related crime. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Unsplash and Magnific) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/AI-hacks-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/adapt-its-micros-strengthens-hospitality-leadership-with-travel-trackers-acquisition/wbrpO7g2RVKvDLZn 2026-08-14T11:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T11:04:00+02:00 Adapt IT’s Micros strengthens hospitality leadership with Travel Trackers acquisition Adapt IT,Micros,Travel Trackers,ResRequest,Hospitality software Shaping the future of hospitality software globally. (Image: Adapt IT) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/AdaptIT-14Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/kaseya-unveils-first-agentic-it-management-platform-turning-data-into-autonomous-action/GxwQD71DP4xvlPVo 2026-08-14T11:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T11:02:00+02:00 Kaseya unveils first agentic IT management platform – turning data into autonomous action Kaseya Intelligence,Kaseya,agentic IT management platform,automated ticket triage,unified cyber resilience Kaseya's platform turns IT data into autonomous action. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/AI-Draft-157673002.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/bluevision-expands-behavioural-analytics-across-three-markets/Pero37Z3Ja5MQb6m 2026-08-14T11:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T10:55:41+02:00 BlueVision expands behavioural analytics across three markets BlueVision,Fluency Security,Christo Coetzer,analytics,Fusion Cloud Christo Coetzer, CEO of BlueVision. (Photo: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/07/Christo-Coetzer-IIN-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/vodacom-execs-sell-r99m-shares-to-settle-tax/RgeVDMPRkVrvKJN3 2026-08-14T10:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T10:40:18+02:00 Vodacom execs sell R9.9m shares to settle tax Vodacom,Sitho Mdlalose,Refilwe Nkabinde,Beverly Ngwenya,Videsha Proothveerajh Vodacom South Africa CEO Sitho Mdlalose. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/03/Sitho-Mdlalose-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/social-media-rapist-gets-four-life-terms/WnxpEv4YJ4D7V8XL 2026-08-14T10:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T09:53:00+02:00 Social media rapist gets four life terms Social media rapist,National Prosecuting Authority,NPA,Victor Mokoena,Thabo Bester Victor Mokoena was sentenced to life imprisonment on each of the four rape counts. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/119078180.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-adoption-starts-with-content-governance-not-algorithms/Gb3Bw7WaPb6q2k6V 2026-08-14T09:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T08:46:00+02:00 AI adoption starts with content governance, not algorithms Faranani DocTec,OpenText Reseller Platinum Partner,Titanium Experience Partner,OpenText Summit Africa 2026,Ben van Niekerk The Faranani DocTec stand at last year’s OpenText Summit. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/OpenText-Summit-14Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/rfid-projects-succeed-or-fail-long-before-the-first-tag-is-deployed/xnklOqz1QGaM4Ymz 2026-08-14T09:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T08:44:00+02:00 RFID projects succeed or fail long before the first tag is deployed RFID,Jeanne du Plessis,Osiris Technical Systems,contactless tracking,stock accuracy Jeanne du Plessis, Solutions Manager, Osiris Technical Systems. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Jeanne-du-Plessis-14Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/why-your-data-estate-not-your-ai-model-will-decide-who-wins/kLgB17ezYlPM59N4 2026-08-14T09:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T08:42:00+02:00 Why your data estate, not your AI model, will decide who wins Gunther Wucherpfennig,Mint Group,AI hype,data estate,Data quality Gunther Wucherpfennig, Executive: Data Analytics and AI, Mint Group. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Gunther-Wucherpfennig-14Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/how-chillisoft-is-retaining-women-in-tech-by-rethinking-the-modern-workplace/raYAyMorG4J7J38N 2026-08-14T08:45:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T08:40:00+02:00 How Chillisoft is retaining women in tech by rethinking the modern workplace Chillisoft Solution Services,Rizwana Svourakis,recruitment,women in technology,career progression Women's Day event held at DUT. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Chillisoft-14Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/peresoft-expands-in-product-support-and-self-service-for-cashbook-users/o1Jr5MxPaGnMKdWL 2026-08-14T08:45:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T08:38:00+02:00 Peresoft expands in-product support and self-service for Cashbook users Peresoft,in-product support,Self-Service,Cashbook,RecXpress An AI help bot now sits inside the Cashbook, RecXpress and EFTXpress web UIs. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Peresoft-14Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/from-reactive-to-autonomous-how-cortex-xsiam-is-rewriting-soc-economics/kYbe97XbZQpqAWpG 2026-08-14T08:45:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T08:36:00+02:00 From reactive to autonomous: How Cortex XSIAM is rewriting SOC economics Cortex XSIAM,SOC economics,Palo Alto Networks,Khipu Networks,Obscure Technologies "Cortex XSIAM, in the hands of an experienced SOC team, is the closest thing the market has to a genuine step change in security operations." https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Khipu-14Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/faranani-doctec-showcases-secure-information-management-at-opentext-summit-africa/WnpNgM21ZJa7VrGd 2026-08-14T08:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T08:34:00+02:00 Faranani DocTec showcases secure information management at OpenText Summit Africa Faranani DocTec,information management,OpenText Summit Africa,Sam Selepe,Niël van der Merwe The Faranani DocTec team at OpenText Summit Africa 2025. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Faranani-14Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-is-changing-software-development-but-who-is-governing-the-ai/4r1ly7R9apOvpmda 2026-08-14T08:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-14T08:32:00+02:00 AI is changing software development. But who is governing the AI? Knovation Solutions,SDLC security platform,BlueFlag Security,AI coding assistants,William Hardie Knovation Solutions and BlueFlag are helping companies adopt AI-enabled software development with greater visibility, governance and confidence. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Identity-157793597.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/standard-bank-staff-are-active-genai-users/GxwQDM1DP1x7lPVo 2026-08-14T16:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T14:06:39+02:00 Standard Bank staff are ‘active’ GenAI users Standard Bank,Sim Tshabalala,Arno Daehnke,digital clients,generative AI tools Big-four bank Standard Bank’s IT spend reached R11.8 billion for the six months ended 30 June. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/07/Standard-bank-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/uj-introduces-african-languages-to-its-chatbot/nWJad7bNDLP7bjO1 2026-08-13T13:15:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T13:13:00+02:00 UJ introduces African languages to its chatbot University of Johannesburg,large language model,Chatbot MoUJi,Artificial Intelligence,Bettine van Vuuren The University of Johannesburg introduces African languages to its chatbot, MoUJi. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/01/UJ-campus-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/turnstay-scales-from-start-up-to-r1bn-transactions/dgp45qaBljkvX9l8 2026-08-13T13:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T13:08:25+02:00 TurnStay scales from start-up to R1bn transactions TurnStay,Alon Stern,James Hedley,travel payments,Fintech Alon Stern and James Hedley, co-founders of TurnStay. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Alon-Stern-James-Hedley-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/agentic-ai-arms-cyber-attackers-to-up-their-game/PmxVEMKEOjEvQY85 2026-08-13T13:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T12:49:00+02:00 Agentic AI arms cyber attackers to up their game ESET,quishing,PromptSpy,Tony Anscombe,ClickFix Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/11/Tony-Anscombe-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/digital-travel-system-takes-off-at-four-sa-airports/O2rQGqAERbnqd1ea 2026-08-13T13:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T12:39:12+02:00 Digital travel system takes off at four SA airports Electronic Travel Authorisation,ETA,OR Tambo International Airport,Cyril Ramaphosa,home affairs President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the Electronic Travel Authorisation launch. (Source: Presidency) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Cyril-Ramaphosa-Aug-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/downtime-issues-persist-at-home-affairs/P3gQ2qGAzgZ7nRD1 2026-08-13T12:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T11:49:11+02:00 Downtime issues persist at Home Affairs Department of Home Affairs,Leon Schreiber,front-office system downtime,National Population Register,NPR Home Affairs is implementing an end-to-end service observability capability to measure whether services are available and functional. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/2229569787.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mtn-uses-ai-to-connect-african-youth-to-jobs/kYbe9MXbZrpvAWpG 2026-08-13T11:45:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T11:27:00+02:00 MTN uses AI to connect African youth to jobs MTN,Marina Madale,MTN Skills Academy,AI-powered Job Board,Artificial Intelligence The MTN Skills Academy now combines digital learning, AI-powered job matching and career application tracking in one platform. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1423051584.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-innovation-ecosystem-policy-hub-goes-live/6GxRKqYQ1rgqb3Wj 2026-08-13T11:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T11:11:15+02:00 SA innovation ecosystem policy hub goes live South African Innovation Ecosystem Policy Hub,SAIEPH,Department of Science,Technology and Innovation,DSTI SAIEPH was established to support a more coordinated, data-informed and collaborative innovation ecosystem. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/SAIEPH-2-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/autonomous-finance-buzzword-or-breakthrough/rW1xL75ngzwMRk6m 2026-08-13T11:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T11:06:00+02:00 Autonomous finance: Buzzword or breakthrough? Autonomous finance,Stephen Howe,Times 3 Technologies,transaction matching,reconciliations By automating routine, rules-based activities, finance professionals can focus on higher-value strategic work. (Image: Times 3 Technologies) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Three3tech-13Aug2026-MAIN.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/all-about-the-frequency-icasas-2026-spectrum-overhaul-explained/8OKdWqDXxZbqbznQ 2026-08-13T11:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T11:04:00+02:00 All about the frequency: ICASA's 2026 spectrum overhaul explained Webber Wentzel,ICASA,Livia Dyer,Karl Blom,Humayra Hajat Livia Dyer, Karl Blom, Partners and Humayra Hajat, Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Webber-Wentzel-13Aug2026-NEW2.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sas-digicargo-tackles-port-inefficiencies-with-ai/DZQ58MV8mrLvzXy2 2026-08-13T11:15:03+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T10:36:12+02:00 SA’s DigiCargo tackles port inefficiencies with AI DigiCargo,freight operations,vehicle tallying,Pace Online,Marlon Murahwa DigiCargo has recorded more than 700 000 vehicles across Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London. (Image supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/DigiCargo-scanner-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-multicloud-conversation-is-msps-secret-weapon/lwrKx73Y1zNqmg1o 2026-08-13T09:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T08:44:50+02:00 The multicloud conversation is MSP’s secret weapon Traci Maynard,managed service provider,MSP,hyperscalers,multicloud Traci Maynard, ICT channel and partnership specialist. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Traci-Maynard-IIN-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-power-of-believing-in-others/nWJadMbNDrPMbjO1 2026-08-13T08:45:12+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T08:36:00+02:00 The power of believing in others Healthbridge,Ivone Veiga-Moroldo,female clinicians,Career Journey,Health tech Ivone Veiga-Moroldo, Head of Client Experience, Healthbridge. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Ivone-Veiga-Moroldo-13Aug2026-AI-Enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/lay-by-is-back-how-retailers-are-driving-sales-with-flexible-payments/DZQ58vV8mroMzXy2 2026-08-13T08:45:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T08:34:00+02:00 Lay-by is back: How retailers are driving sales with flexible payments Altron FinTech,Andre Van Rheede,lay-by,flexible payment options,BNPL Andre Van Rheede, Regional Sales Manager, Altron FinTech. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Andre-Van-Rheede-13Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/what-is-comptia-ai-for-marketing-essentials-a-practical-guide-for-modern-marketers/G98Yd7LGN8EvX2PD 2026-08-13T08:45:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T08:32:52+02:00 What is CompTIA AI for Marketing Essentials? A practical guide for modern marketers CompTIA AI for Marketing Essentials,CompTIA,AI fluency gap,CompTIA’s CertMaster Learn platform,AI-driven SEO AI for Marketing Essentials focuses on practical applications of GenAI within modern marketing work. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/AccountingBusiness-1480239160.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/we-need-to-talk-about-passwords/KzQenMjyxmy7Zd2r 2026-08-13T08:45:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-13T08:20:00+02:00 We need to talk about passwords Best practice: Passwords,Brainstorm Feature Tatyana Shishkova, Kaspersky https://www.itweb.co.za/static/brainstorm/pictures/2026/07/Tatyana-Shishkova.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/icasa-rules-to-close-data-expiry-loopholes/lwrKxq3Y15y7mg1o 2026-08-13T08:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T14:13:15+02:00 ICASA rules to close data expiry loopholes End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations,data rollover,Independent Communications Authority of South Africa,ICASA,cost to communicate ICASA emphasises that the new rules aim to protect consumers as bill shock complaints continue. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/2284133707.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/old-mutuals-tech-hub-builds-talent-pipeline-from-kzn/nWJadvbNDdlvbjO1 2026-08-12T14:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T14:05:25+02:00 Old Mutual’s tech hub builds talent pipeline from KZN Durban Capability Hub,Old Mutual,Durban University of Technology,University of KwaZulu-Natal,Eduvos Old Mutual’s Durban Capability Hub marks three years. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Durban-CapabilityHub-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ncino-kyc-sheds-light-on-whats-fuelling-financial-crime-in-sa/KWEBbvyLb1wqmRjO 2026-08-13T08:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T13:15:00+02:00 nCino KYC sheds light on what’s fuelling financial crime in SA nCino KYC,Fighting Financial Crime Conference 2026,Pieter-Louis Myburgh,Tertia Barrett,FICA Tertia Barrett, area VP of sales at nCino KYC, addressing delegates at the company’s Fighting Financial Crime Conference 2026. (Image supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Tertia-Barrett.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/equinix-doubles-down-on-joburg-data-centre-expansion/PmxVE7KEObLqQY85 2026-08-12T13:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T13:05:42+02:00 Equinix doubles down on Joburg data centre expansion Equinix,Sandile Dube,Johannesburg 1,data centres,Artificial Intelligence Sandile Dube, MD South Africa at Equinix. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Sandile-Dube-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/women-urged-to-seize-opportunities-in-ai-revolution/WnxpEv4YJp87V8XL 2026-08-12T13:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T12:49:11+02:00 Women urged to seize opportunities in AI revolution Zanele Njapha,AI,Artificial Intelligence,The UnLearners,Wired4Women National Women’s Day Zanele Njapha, CEO and founder of The Unlearners. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Zanele-Njapha-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/board-shake-up-at-vodacom/KjlyrvwBrP2qk6am 2026-08-19T09:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T12:22:32+02:00 Board shake-up at Vodacom Vodacom,Saki Macozoma,Khumo Shuenyane,Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa,Segun Ogunsanya Vodacom has a self-imposed tenure of 10 years for board members. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/02/Vodacom-HQ-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sas-telcos-have-a-customer-service-problem/kLgB17ezY1LM59N4 2026-08-12T12:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T11:55:33+02:00 SA’s telcos have a customer service problem Customer experience,DataEQ,2026 SA Telecoms Customer Experience Index report,South Africa telecoms,Vodacom Consumers reported continuing to be billed after requesting cancellations, says DataEQ. (Image generated using ChatGPT) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/telco-frustration-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/salesforce-leverages-aws-partnership-to-host-cloud-platform-in-sa/kYbe97XbZ8zqAWpG 2026-08-12T13:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T11:45:00+02:00 Salesforce leverages AWS partnership to host cloud platform in SA Salesforce,Hyperforce,Agentforce,AWS,Linda Saunders Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director of solution engineering for Africa at Salesforce. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Linda-Saunders-Aug-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/new-partnership-targets-women-in-university-innovation/WnpNgM21Zmo7VrGd 2026-08-12T11:45:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T11:41:00+02:00 New partnership targets women in university innovation Technology Innovation Agency,TIA,Female Academic Leaders Fellowship,FALF,women innovators Executives from the Technology Innovation Agency and the Female Academic Leaders Fellowship. (Image supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/TIA-FALF-group-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sumsub-unveils-real-time-bank-account-verification-for-sa/6GxRKMYQ1lAMb3Wj 2026-08-12T11:45:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T11:33:00+02:00 Sumsub unveils real-time bank account verification for SA Sumsub,South African Bank Account Verification,digital onboarding,Andrew Novodelsky,bank account Sumsub introduces a solution that allows businesses to confirm a bank account exists and belongs to the customer providing the information. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1400278906.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/united-telecoms-brings-direct-whatsapp-integration-to-its-omnichannel-platform-for-sa-businesses/rW1xLv5ngYN7Rk6m 2026-08-12T11:45:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T11:12:00+02:00 United Telecoms brings direct WhatsApp integration to its omnichannel platform for SA businesses United Telecoms,WhatsApp,omnichannel,omnichannel cloud call centre software,Meta A United Telecoms contact centre agent manages WhatsApp conversations alongside voice calls and live chat from a single platform. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/United-Business-12Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/qbs-software-africa-partners-with-smartsheet-to-bring-intelligent-work-management-to-africa/VgZeyvJlBaVMdjX9 2026-08-12T11:15:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T11:10:00+02:00 QBS Software Africa partners with Smartsheet to bring intelligent work management to Africa QBS Software Africa,Smartsheet,intelligent work management,Cherene Loots,Samir Zerizar The partnership adds a strong work management offering to the QBS Software Africa portfolio. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Smartsheet-12Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-please-call-me-millions-accusations-fly/KPNG8v8NLErM4mwD 2026-08-12T11:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T11:09:34+02:00 The Please Call Me millions: Accusations fly Nkosana Makate,Vodacom,Please Call Me,Chris Schoeman,Wilma Lubbe The Please Call Me saga spanned several courts in South Africa and at least one in London. (Image created with GenAI) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/Please-Call-Me-Jul-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/nutanix-puts-agentic-ai-into-action-for-enterprises/GxwQDM1DPlV7lPVo 2026-08-12T11:15:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T11:08:00+02:00 Nutanix puts agentic AI into action for enterprises Nutanix,agentic AI,MCP server,Nutanix Cloud Platform,Thomas Cornely Thomas Cornely, executive vice-president, Product Management, Nutanix. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Thomas-Cornely-12Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ais-forgotten-hero/Pero3MZ3JbLqQb6m 2026-08-12T11:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T11:06:00+02:00 AI's forgotten hero NEC XON,network,AI,Anthony Laing,HPE Discover Las Vegas 2026 Anthony Laing, General Manager of the Networking Business Unit at NEC XON. (Image: NEC XON) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/Anthony-Laing-28July2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/technology-needs-more-women-across-every-discipline/RgeVDqPRkB27KJN3 2026-08-12T11:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T11:04:00+02:00 Technology needs more women, across every discipline e4,Busisiwe Mbatha,Robyn Beckworth Judge,Lorraine Makura,Siphokazi Zita Busisiwe Mbatha, Robyn Beckworth-Judge, Lorraine Makura, Siphokazi Zita. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/e4-12Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-has-moved-the-work-not-reduced-it-krs-developer-on-the-hidden-cost-of-ai-assisted-coding/KA3WwMdzpjXvrydZ 2026-08-12T11:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T11:02:00+02:00 AI has moved the work, not reduced it: KRS developer on the hidden cost of AI-assisted coding AI-assisted coding,KRS,Khanyisa Real Systems,Miengha Behardien,AI-accelerated software development Khanyisa Real Systems (KRS) senior developer Miengha Behardien says AI-assisted software development has shifted developer time from writing code to reviewing, testing and validating it, changing what businesses should ask about AI-generated code. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/KRS-12Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-cloud-summit-2026-addressing-the-cloud-consequence-gap/O2rQGqAERBeqd1ea 2026-08-12T09:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T09:39:00+02:00 ITWeb Cloud Summit 2026: Addressing the cloud consequence gap ITWeb Cloud Summit 2026,Dr Maiendra Moodley,Wikistrat Dr Maiendra Moodley, senior analyst at Wikistrat. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/06/Maiendra-Moodley-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/secure-means-something-different-for-every-business-do-you-know-what-it-means-for-yours/Kjlyr7wBrm2vk6am 2026-08-12T09:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-12T08:32:00+02:00 'Secure' means something different for every business – do you know what it means for yours? Cyberwin,Cyberwin Readiness Check,POPIA,compliant Protect your business. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Cyberwin-12Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/uct-western-cape-govt-sign-mou-to-strengthen-research-collaboration/kLgB1MezYLLq59N4 2026-08-11T15:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T15:13:00+02:00 UCT, Western Cape govt sign MOU to strengthen research collaboration University of Cape Town,Western Cape government,memorandum of understanding,Professor Brandon Collier-Reed,Tertuis Simmers UCT and Western Cape government officials have signed an MOU to strengthen collaboration in research, innovation, skills development and public sector capacity building. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1947499362.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-lowers-barrier-to-sophisticated-cyber-attacks/raYAyqorG2xMJ38N 2026-08-11T15:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T15:01:00+02:00 AI lowers barrier to sophisticated cyber attacks TrendAI,TrendAI Spark 2026,Bilal Baig,Assad Arabi,cybersecurity Emmanuel Tzingakis, technical manager for Africa and venture markets at TrendAI. (Photo: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Emmanuel-Tzingakis-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-a-hotbed-for-ai-deepfake-fraud-warns-lexisnexis-risk-solutions/8OKdWqDXxojqbznQ 2026-08-12T13:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T13:25:00+02:00 SA a hotbed for AI deepfake fraud, warns LexisNexis Risk Solutions AI deepfake fraud,LexisNexis Risk Solutions,Kimberly Sutherland,Shane O’Sullivan,Juniper Research AI deepfake fraud threatens SA’s efforts to rebuild investor and institutional trust. (Image: istockphoto.com) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1462024468.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/top-ict-tenders-dcdt-eyes-2050-digital-economy-vision/KPNG878NLorq4mwD 2026-08-11T13:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T13:13:58+02:00 Top ICT tenders: DCDT eyes 2050 digital economy vision National Tender Bulletin,ICT tenders,State Information Technology Agency,SITA,Road Accident Fund The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies wants to develop ICT indicators, modelling and plausible scenarios system for SA’s 2050 digital economy vision. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1418476287.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/insurers-cant-hide-behind-the-sim-card/KzQenvjyx5yqZd2r 2026-08-11T13:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T13:05:00+02:00 Insurers can’t hide behind the SIM card Naked,Vodacom,National Financial Ombud,Hannes Bester,Edite Teixeira-McKinon Short-term ombud is concerned more insurers are rejecting claims on SIM card grounds. #DeviceInsurance https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/insurance-SIM-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/zadna-terminates-ceos-contract/dgp45vaBloN7X9l8 2026-08-11T12:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T12:22:28+02:00 ZADNA terminates CEO’s contract ZADNA,Molehe Wesi,ZA Domain Name Authority,procurement policy,Department of Communications and Digital Technologies Former ZADNA CEO Molehe Wesi. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/06/Molehe-Wesi-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sas-crypto-rules-hit-decentralised-finance-wall/KA3Ww7dzpmnqrydZ 2026-08-11T12:15:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T11:44:43+02:00 SA’s crypto rules hit decentralised finance wall Financial Sector Conduct Authority,Unathi Kamlana,FSCA,crypto regulation,crypto currency Decentralised finance requires regulators to rethink how financial activity is supervised and governed, says the Financial Sector Conduct Authority. (Image created via ChatGPT) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/DeFi-regulation-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/why-roi-in-the-age-of-electricity-relies-on-three-rs/rW1xL75ngeNMRk6m 2026-08-11T14:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T11:06:00+02:00 Why ROI in the age of electricity relies on three Rs Aveva,Age of Electricity,power utilities,Hanno Van Niekerk,International Energy Agency Hanno Van Niekerk, Market Leader – sub-Saharan Africa, AVEVA. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Hanno-VanNiekerk-11Aug2026-AI-Enhanced.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ovations-camunda-partnership-to-transform-business-process-orchestration-in-sa/Pero37Z3JWOMQb6m 2026-08-11T12:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T11:02:00+02:00 Ovations, Camunda partnership to transform business process orchestration in SA Ovations,Camunda,business process orchestration,Ovations Technologies,Deon van Niekerk fs Business transformation 1 2019 Ovations Technologies is a Camunda silver implementation and reseller partner. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2019/02/resized/-fs-Business-transformation-1-2019.xl.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ransomware-gangs-intensify-attacks-in-sa/lLn147mQzxP7J6Aa 2026-08-11T11:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T10:56:47+02:00 Ransomware gangs intensify attacks in SA ransomware,Cyanre,cyber security,Lukas van der Merwe,Cyber resilience Lukas van der Merwe, associate director at Cyanre. (Image supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Lukas-van-der-Merwe-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/women-in-tech-initiative-seeks-2026-cohort/WnxpEv4YJP17V8XL 2026-08-11T10:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T10:28:33+02:00 Women in Tech initiative seeks 2026 cohort Huawei South Africa,HERabytes,Women in Tech digital skills training programme,Department of Communications and Digital Technologies,Vanashree Govender The 2025 cohort of the Huawei Women in Tech digital skills training programme. (Image supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Huawei-WomenTechDigitalSkills-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/when-magic-becomes-engineering/5yONPvErokz7XWrb 2026-08-11T09:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T09:29:44+02:00 When magic becomes engineering South Africa Information and Communication Technology Association,Dr Jannie Zaaiman,quantum computing,cyber security,encrypted data Dr Jannie Zaaiman, CEO of the South Africa Information and Communication Technology Association, a non-governmental, non-profit professional body. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/10/Jannie-Zaaiman-IIN-2024.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/major-financial-management-opportunity-for-sa-smes/Gb3Bw7WaPRgq2k6V 2026-08-11T08:45:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T08:38:00+02:00 Major financial management opportunity for SA SMEs Bottomline IT,financial management,Sage Accounting Firm,SMEs,Sage Business Cloud Accounting Bottomline IT is a Sage Accounting Firm. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Bottom-Line-IT-11Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/technical-debt-is-the-new-load-shedding-the-innovation-tax-sa-enterprises-cant-see/xnklOqz1Q3rM4Ymz 2026-08-11T08:45:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T08:36:00+02:00 Technical debt is the new load-shedding: The innovation tax SA enterprises can’t see Splitpoint Solutions,technical debt,Deloitte’s 2026 Global Technology Leadership Study,legacy estates,AS/400 systems Brett Airey, Managing Director, Splitpoint Solutions. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/06/Brett-Airey-30June2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/your-staff-clicked-the-link-now-what/kLgB17ezYKyM59N4 2026-08-11T11:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T08:34:00+02:00 Your staff clicked the link. Now what? IronTree,security tool,security culture,Byron Robertson,IronTree's Security Awareness Training IronTree's Security Awareness Training is available as a fully managed service. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/09/AFRICA-17Sept2025-1.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/why-the-right-pos-platform-has-become-the-backbone-of-modern-restaurant-operations/raYAyMorGxr7J38N 2026-08-11T08:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-11T08:32:00+02:00 Why the right POS platform has become the backbone of modern restaurant operations POS,Kemtek,Point of sale,Anthony Shumba,Customer experience Legacy POS can negatively affect efficiency. (Image: Kemtek) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Kemtek-11Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/former-telkom-ceo-sipho-maseko-joins-motus-board/6GxRKMYQ1GOMb3Wj 2026-08-07T15:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-07T14:28:58+02:00 Former Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko joins Motus board Sipho Maseko,Motus,Telkom,Sango Ntsaluba Sipho Maseko has joined the Motus board of directors. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/06/Sipho-Maseko-2023.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/nsfas-says-ict-is-its-biggest-operational-risk/rW1xLv5ngJy7Rk6m 2026-08-07T13:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-07T13:32:41+02:00 NSFAS says ICT is its biggest operational risk NSFAS,National Student Financial Aid Scheme,Hlengani Mathebula,Buti Manamela,Blade Nzimande NSFAS administrator, professor Hlengani Mathebula. (Image source: X) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Hlengani-Mathebula-06Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/nsfas-opens-theft-case-against-former-board-member/KPNG8v8NLjzM4mwD 2026-08-07T13:15:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-07T12:57:23+02:00 NSFAS opens theft case against former board member NSFAS,National Student Fund Aid Scheme,Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training,Hlengani Mathebula,Tebogo Letsie The stolen laptops were earmarked for under-resourced schools. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Laptop-06Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-the-young-the-bad-and-the-funny-side-of-cyber/LPwQ57lbeEoqNgkj 2026-08-07T13:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-07T11:29:42+02:00 ITWeb TV: The young, the bad and the funny side of cyber Joe Tidy,Allie Mellen,Forrester,Tobias Schroedel,Marilise de Villiers Cyber security experts engaged with ITWeb TV at the ITWeb Security Summit 2026, discussing Africa’s evolving threats, innovations, resilience and the future. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/05/DDoS-Attack-86965393.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/false-declines-become-hidden-profit-killer-for-sa-banks/j5alr7QArGK7pYQk 2026-08-07T11:45:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-07T11:15:51+02:00 False declines become hidden profit killer for SA banks BPC,Khurram Ahmed,South African banks,false declines,payment fraud False payment declines are eroding bank revenue and customer loyalty. 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(Image created by GenAI) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Nicola-Luno-main-07Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/why-nac-still-has-a-place-in-a-sase-conversation/6GxRKqYQ1WOqb3Wj 2026-08-07T08:45:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-07T08:36:00+02:00 Why NAC still has a place in a SASE conversation NAC,SASE,Intelys,network access control,Zero trust network access NAC helps decide what kind of access should be given at the point of connection. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Secure-Business-1173319475.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/lessons-from-managing-assets-in-high-pressure-enterprise-environments/KBpdg7pmBewMLEew 2026-08-17T09:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-07T08:34:00+02:00 Lessons from managing assets in high-pressure enterprise environments Nkgwete IT Solutions,Enterprise Asset Management,Veekash Beeam,office relocation,device replacement Vickash Bheem, Head of Technology at Nkgwete IT Solutions. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Veekash-Beeam-07Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mobile-first-is-no-longer-optional-why-responsive-websites-matter-more-than-ever/rW1xL75ngmyMRk6m 2026-08-07T08:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-07T08:32:00+02:00 Mobile-first is no longer optional: Why responsive websites matter more than ever Responsive web design,responsive website,Web hosting,Domains.co.za,mobile-first approach A mobile-friendly website supports search engine optimisation. (Image: Domains) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Domains-07Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-agentic-ai-fuelling-rise-of-the-autonomous-enterprise/5yONP7EroRzMXWrb 2026-08-07T11:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-07T08:06:02+02:00 ITWeb TV: Agentic AI fuelling rise of the autonomous enterprise Nazia Pillay,SAP Southern Africa,ERP,AI,agentic AI Nazia Pillay, MD, SAP Southern Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Nazia-Pillay-07Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/three-candidates-sought-for-inforeg-membership/KA3Wwqdzpon7rydZ 2026-08-06T13:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T13:01:18+02:00 Three candidates sought for InfoReg membership Information Regulator,Parliament,Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services,InfoReg,data privacy Advocate Pansy Tlakula, chairperson of the Information Regulator https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/02/Pansy-Tlakula-Feb-2023.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/fsca-targets-deepfakes-in-financial-scams-crackdown/lwrKx73Y1xaqmg1o 2026-08-06T13:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T12:54:02+02:00 FSCA targets deepfakes in financial scams crackdown Financial Sector Conduct Authority,FSCA,Deepfakes,Artificial Intelligence,AI scams Artificial intelligence deepfakes have become a major financial crime threat. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1744769333.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/executive-exodus-as-mict-seta-ceo-cio-resign/nWJadMbNDXJMbjO1 2026-08-06T12:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T12:25:00+02:00 Executive exodus as MICT SETA CEO, CIO resign media,Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority,MICT Seta,SETA,Department of Higher Education and Training Two senior managers have exited MICT SETA within two months. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1360521358.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/wheels-up-for-electronic-travel-authorisation-visas/G98Yd7LGNKQvX2PD 2026-08-06T12:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T11:55:00+02:00 Wheels up for Electronic Travel Authorisation visas Cyril Ramaphosa,Department of Home Affairs,Electronic Travel Authorisation,smart ID,digital identity President Cyril Ramaphosa at G20 in 2025. Home Affairs’ ETA was piloted for G20. (Photograph: Wikimedia Commons) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Cyril-Ramaphosa-WikimediaCommons-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/check-points-new-ai-network-firewall-closes-ai-blind-spot-everywhere/j5alrvQArnEvpYQk 2026-08-06T11:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T11:08:00+02:00 Check Point's new AI Network Firewall closes AI blind spot – everywhere AI Network Firewall,Check Point Software Technologies,AI Defense Plane,Check Point Research's AI Security Report 2026,prompts Nataly Kremer, Chief Product Officer at Check Point. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Nataly-Kremer-06Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/obsidian-becomes-africas-only-red-hat-specialized-partner-for-servercloud-os/WnxpEv4YJEg7V8XL 2026-08-06T11:15:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T11:06:00+02:00 Obsidian becomes Africa’s only Red Hat Specialized Partner for Server/Cloud OS Obsidian Systems,Red Hat Specialized Partner,Server/Cloud OS,Red Hat Enterprise Linux,Muggie van Staden Muggie van Staden, CEO of Obsidian Systems. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Muggie-van-Staden-06Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/new-business-model-for-monetising-wifi-vouchers-in-cash-based-markets/LPp6V7rBN647DKQz 2026-08-06T11:15:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T11:04:00+02:00 New business model for monetising WiFi vouchers in cash-based markets WiFi vouchers,reseller networks,Powerlynx,Internet access,Powerlynx Reseller Portal Local spaza shop selling prepaid WiFi vouchers through a reseller network in a cash-based market. (Image: Splynx) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Splynx-06Aug2026-MAIN.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/tactile-technologies-feitian-head-back-to-seamless-africa-this-time-with-a-much-bigger-story-to-tell/mQwkoM6Y9Rx73r9A 2026-08-06T11:15:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T11:02:00+02:00 Tactile Technologies, FEITIAN head back to Seamless Africa, this time with a much bigger story to tell Tactile Technologies,Feitian,Seamless Africa,payment terminals,Auto-id Tactile Technologies and FEITIAN will be at Seamless Africa on 8 and 9 September at the Sandton Convention Centre. (Image source: iStock) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/AccountingBusiness-1480239160.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/compcom-approves-capitecs-walletdoc-acquisition/Olx4z7kaoeyq56km 2026-08-06T11:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T10:57:00+02:00 CompCom approves Capitec’s Walletdoc acquisition Capitec,Walletdoc,Competition Commission,Competition Tribunal,Capitec Pay The Competition Commission recommends Capitec’s Walletdoc acquisition, subject to conditions protecting payment competition. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/04/Capitec-HQ-2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/netcare-submits-ai-clinical-algorithm-for-approval/xA9POvNE6rbqo4J8 2026-08-07T12:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T10:39:38+02:00 Netcare submits AI clinical algorithm for approval Netcare,South African Health Products Regulatory Authority,Telehealth Competence Centre,SAHPRA,clinical trials Prof Reitze Rodseth, head of clinical data innovation and research at Netcare. (Image supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Prof-Reitze-Rodseth-07Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ericsson-sa-targets-enterprise-and-fintech-vertical-growth/rxP3jMBE2A27A2ye 2026-08-06T10:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T10:37:00+02:00 Ericsson SA targets enterprise and fintech vertical growth Ericsson SA,Siseko Ngxola,Anette Lundvall,Imagine Live South Africa 2026,enterprise vertical Siseko Ngxola, cluster head of Ericsson South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Siseko-Ngxola-2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/oped-govt-it-failures-need-mandatory-public-post-mortems/kYbe97XbZ2YqAWpG 2026-08-06T10:15:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T10:03:00+02:00 OpEd: Govt IT failures need mandatory, public post-mortems Phillip de Wet,OpEd,government IT failures,home affairs,Land Bank ITWeb contributor Phillip de Wet. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/05/Phillip-de-Wet-IIN-2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/connected-continuous-cognitive-ai-transforms-financial-planning/rW1xLv5ngRQ7Rk6m 2026-08-06T09:15:29+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T09:14:05+02:00 Connected, continuous, cognitive: AI transforms financial planning iOCO,Asgarali Mia,Artificial Intelligence,AI,financial planning Asgarali Mia, principal consultant and data strategy advisor at iOCO. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/07/Asgarali-Mia-IIN-2025.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/standard-parts-built-the-industrial-age-standard-data-could-move-sas-stalled-billions/Pero3MZ3JEpqQb6m 2026-08-06T08:45:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T08:38:00+02:00 Standard parts built the industrial age. Standard data could move SA’s stalled billions AfriGIS,Marna Roos,spatial data standards,spatial data infrastructure,location data standards Shared location data means faster, smarter infrastructure decisions. (Image: AfriGIS) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/AfriGIS-06Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/intelligent-automation-will-define-the-next-decade-of-autoid/RgeVDqPRkNE7KJN3 2026-08-06T08:45:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T08:36:00+02:00 Intelligent automation will define the next decade of AutoID AutoID,Intelligent Automation,Kemtek,Kitty Mhlongo,Edward Lee Kitty Mhlongo, Marketing Manager, Kemtek. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Kitty-Mhlongo-06Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-voice-is-no-longer-the-question-choosing-the-right-provider-is/lwrKxv3Y1wmMmg1o 2026-08-06T08:45:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T08:34:00+02:00 AI voice is no longer the question. Choosing the right provider is AI voice,Bruce von Maltitz,1Stream,Contact centre technology,Speech recognition Which AI voice provider can you trust with your customer experience? https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/1Stream-06Aug2026.jpg https://www.itweb.co.za/article/who-really-owns-your-apn-and-reverse-billing-contracts/j5alr7QArNE7pYQk 2026-08-06T08:45:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb en 2026-08-06T08:32:00+02:00 Who really owns your APN and reverse-billing contracts? Backspace Technologies,Lee Muller,APN,reverse-billing contracts,Access Point Name Lee Muller, Senior Sales Specialist at Backspace Technologies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Lee-Muller-06Aug2026.jpg