Uber, Bolt and inDrive fuel SA’s multibillion-rand e-mobility economy, creating hundreds of thousands of earning opportunities and contributing to the country’s GDP.
While 83% of local CEOs say they are embedding AI across multiple workflows, only 18% of their workforce actively use AI regularly, according to IBM's 2026 CEO study.
Prosus sells a 4.5% stake in its German delivery platform to Uber, as it fulfils EU conditions tied to its Just Eat Takeaway acquisition.
Ride-hailing increasingly supplements income for gig workers, amid high unemployment and financial pressure, says Ipsos.
The e-hailing firm’s investment will fund electric vehicle rollout, Uber Moto expansion and initiatives for driver-partners across SA.
The Department of Transport can impound vehicles or deny licences if the platforms ignore registration requirements.
The e-hailer and Cartrack will offer tracking, emergency response and dashcam services to platinum-tier drivers.
Artificial intelligence isn’t a guaranteed win on the stock market for all international tech companies.
The ride-hailing firm introduces a limited-time 1% commission initiative in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Developers that allow users to use their apps without an operating licence risk a fine of up to R100 000, or up to two years in jail.
South Africa is introducing the National Land Transport Amendment Act to better regulate the e-hailing industry, following rising violence against drivers.
The company says it is committed to empowering female drivers and merchants.
AWS offers AI certifications to upskill Africans
In this week's tech news roundup, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is introducing two AWS certifications focused on artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and generative AI, to upskill Africans and help them pursue in-demand cloud jobs. 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 #ai #huawei News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/telkom-shelves-plans-for-separate-listing-of-openserve/6GxRKMYQzKlMb3Wj https://www.itweb.co.za/article/africa-data-centres-in-expansion-drive-after-r2bn-funding/wbrpOqg2GVmMDLZn https://www.itweb.co.za/article/africa-data-centres-in-expansion-drive-after-r2bn-funding/wbrpOqg2GVmMDLZn https://www.itweb.co.za/article/new-regulations-to-ensure-e-hailing-safety-fair-prices/G98YdqLGkaJMX2PD https://www.itweb.co.za/article/aws-offers-ai-certifications-to-upskill-africans/O2rQGqAEk36qd1ea
SA telcos fail to deliver customer satisfaction on social media
In this week's tech news roundup, South Africa’s telecommunications industry continued to experience significant challenges in resolving customer complaints posted across social media platforms in 2023, lagging behind other industries, such as banking, insurance and retail. This is according to the latest South African Telecommunications Sentiment Index, conducted by PwC South Africa, in collaboration with data-as-a-service firm DataEQ. 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 #telcos #networking News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-how-standard-bank-beat-payday-glitches-with-r25bn-it-spend/KPNG8v8Ng8XM4mwD https://www.itweb.co.za/article/blocking-of-bolt-drivers-is-persecution-say-operators/o1Jr5MxPb23MKdWL https://www.itweb.co.za/article/reunerts-skywire-deploys-400-hi-site-towers-for-last-mile-con
SA sits on bottom half of cheapest mobile data list
In this week's tech news roundup, the average cost of a gigabyte (GB) of mobile data in South Africa is $1.81 (R34.69), with the country ranking number 149 out of 237 countries in terms of the cheapest mobile data. 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 #teksi #data https://www.itweb.co.za/content/VgZey7JlzJjqdjX9 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/DZQ587V8eG4qzXy2 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/GxwQDM1Do5d7lPVo https://www.itweb.co.za/content/PmxVEMKEzVVvQY85 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/xA9PO7NEzj9vo4J8