ITWeb TV: IITPSA uncovers SA’s tech skills crisis drivers | Episode #142
In this episode of ITWeb TV, Kelvin Nhlapo, GM of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa, uncovers the root causes of SA’s growing ICT skills gap and the institute's efforts to tackle the crisis. #ICTSkills #AI #IITPSA
SA Matric 88% Record Pass! Cheating Crackdown, Maths Boost, Solar EVs, E-Commerce Boom
In this week's tech news roundup, Historic 88% NSC pass rate for Class of 2025 announced! DBE fights matric cheating (leaked papers via WhatsApp/USBs + ChatGPT misuse) with tougher tech controls. Maths uptake low at 34.1% – big push planned for pure/technical maths. Research: Solar EVs could dominate Africa before 2040 with cheap solar charging. SA e-commerce up 47% in 2025 orders, but top brands took most gains. Land Bank hit by IT disruption – systems offline as precaution.
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
Tesla and Nutanix are determined to challenge the status quo and redefine their respective sectors, says Alex Russell, SADC regional sales manager at Nutanix sub-Saharan Africa.
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi details plans to deploy tech to fight crime, amid escalating criminality in the province.
Technology has been a critical enabler in democratising decision-making in the education sector, says New Leaders Foundation’s Ayanda Mtanyana.
Fifty inspiring South African women have been recognised for their role in the local tech industry.
Nomathemba Duma and Elinah Mamatlepa aim to use their work with IT to encourage other young women in the field.
The numbers of women in tech are dwindling further in some countries.
In today's technology roundup: 100m Facebook users exposed, DreamWorks signs cloud computing deal, legal action on 'zombie cookies' filed, and China denies forcing tech transfer.
In this World Wide Wrap: IBM lowers solar power costs, CEOs must set the green tone, and zoo's macaques exhibit goes green.
In this World Wide Wrap: Text privacy not a concern, cell software reads to blind, and tech draws voters.
In this World Wide Wrap: 3D tech for manufacturing, Sensicast WSN for pharmaceutical manufacturers, and new global standard for data sharing.
Technology Top 100 has named Gauteng`s most promising emerging and social innovation firms.