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AI Shopping Surge, Polmed Breach Probe and Cell C Leadership Shift Lead SA Tech Headlines

In this week's tech news roundup, In this week's top ITWeb news, South Africa's media landscape continues to evolve, with experts noting that streaming and traditional broadcasting will coexist rather than compete. On the consumer front, nearly half of South African shoppers now use AI tools weekly to guide their purchasing decisions.

Standard Bank Data Breach Sparks Cybersecurity Alarm as Big Tech and Fintech Double Down on SA

In this week's tech news roundup, Standard Bank is facing mounting fallout after hackers known as Rootboy publicly released stolen client data into the public domain. This breach, which began in late February 2026 and involved approximately 1.2TB of sensitive information including account numbers, ID details, contact information, and limited credit card data, has intensified scrutiny over the banks

SA Banks Face Data Risks as AI and Cloud Investment Accelerates Across Industry

In this week's tech news roundup, Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has notified its business clients of a data breach involving unauthorised access to certain personal information, underscoring ongoing cybersecurity challenges. Meanwhile, Absa is accelerating its transition to cloud computing and increasing investment in artificial intelligence (AI)