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Fintech and telecom breakthroughs shape Africa’s tech landscape as SA expands online services.

In this week's tech news roundup on ITWeb, The Business 20 (B20)South Africa Digital Transformation Task Force has established the B20 South Africa Digital Inclusion Fund. The initiative is aimed at supporting African entrepreneurs who have developed ventures to bridge the digital divide across the continent. Secondly, s Cell C listed on the JSE this week, most 4 000 shares traded within minutes of the market opening, with the stock debuting at R27 – a 50c per share improvement on the final pre-listing price offer as of last Friday. Morever, The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced Matt Putman, co-founder and CEO of iKhokha, as the 2025 winner of the ICT sector’s coveted IT Personality of the Year Award. The other top prize of Visionary CIO of the Year Award went to Louise van der Bank, an IITPSA Pr.CIO and CIO of AfriSam. In addition, South Africa has seen the approval of two significant technology-sector transactions, underscoring continued consolidation in f

Published on 29 November 2025

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