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Big Earnings, New Leaders and Digital Shifts Shape South Africa’s Tech Landscape

In this week's tech news roundup, South Africa’s tech and media landscape saw major shifts in 2025, with Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub emerging as the country’s top-earning telecoms executive on R71 million, followed by MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita, although full comparisons remain limited pending MTN’s latest annual report and Cell C’s first JSE disclosure. At the same time, MultiChoice is preparing to delist from local stock exchanges following Canal+’s takeover, marking the end of an era for one of South Africa’s most influential media groups. In the public sector, leadership changes were confirmed with Magatho Mello appointed as managing director of SITA and Nketheleni Norman Gidi as CEO of the Film and Publication Board, alongside new Sentech board appointments. Regulatory momentum also defined the year, as South Africa rolled out significant crypto-currency reforms and exited the FATF grey list, strengthening oversight while supporting industry growth. Looking ahead, mobile network operators reported a stron

MTN Delisting Tensions, Walmart’s New App & Black Friday Surge Lead This Week’s Tech News

In this week's tech news roundup, mounting frustration among MTN Zakhele Futhi shareholders ahead of the empowerment vehicle’s planned delisting, while Walmart advances its omni-channel strategy with a new Walmart Africa mobile app built on the retailer’s global tech stack. South Africans continued their strong online shopping momentum over Black Friday 2025, with digital spend surpassing last year’s levels. Vula Medical emerged as the overall winner at the FNB App of the Year Awards for its healthcare referral innovation. Lastly, four young South African scientists are preparing to present their award-winning projects at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad in Bali in December. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #MTN #shareholders News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mtn-zakhele-futhi-shareho

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