MultiChoice pumps R407m into local tech start-ups
In this week's tech news roundup, Video entertainment firm MultiChoice has, to date, invested R407 million in South African tech start-ups through its innovation fund. The MultiChoice Innovation Fund, which was launched in 2012, seeks to drive transformation in South Africa’s economy by supporting black-, women- and youth-owned enterprises in high-growth sectors, such as fintech, healthtech, edutech, broadcast technology and emerging digital media. 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 #multichoice #healthtech https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/WnpNgq212l3MVrGd News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/multichoice-pumps-r407m-into-local-tech-start-ups/Pero3MZ39EgqQb6m https://www.itweb.co.za/article/bolt-intros-flight-tracking-feature-for-travellers/PmxVE7KE6N9qQY85 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ramaphosa-order
Home affairs enables more citizens to shift to smart IDs
In this week's tech news roundup, Starting this week, 1.4 million naturalised citizens and lawful permanent residents will be able to apply for smart ID cards at home affairs branches and via the eHomeAffairs portal. 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 #cybersecurity #homeaffairs News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/paper-based-processes-reign-supreme-in-govt-hr-practices/VgZey7Jl6KlqdjX9 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/blue-label-considers-listing-cell-c-on-jse/GxwQD71DRB9vlPVo https://www.itweb.co.za/article/scrapping-data-airtime-expiry-is-unfeasible-say-telcos/DZQ587V8ZbQqzXy2 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-understanding-discoverys-cyber-risk-landscape/6GxRKqYQgNXqb3Wj https://www.itweb.co.za/article/home-affairs-enables-more-citizens-to-shift-to-smart-ids/rW1xLv5noPb7Rk6m Please remember t
SAA hit by cyber attack
In this week's tech news roundup, South African Airways (SAA) has become the latest organisation to fall victim to a cyber attack. In a statement released, the flagship carrier of South Africa says it has been impacted by a significant cyber incident that began on Saturday, 3 May. 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 #SAA #cybersecurity News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/exclusive-former-ceo-disputes-dismissal-drags-fpb-to-ccma/5yONP7Er6JyMXWrb https://www.itweb.co.za/article/saa-hit-by-cyber-attack/wbrpOMg2XzN7DLZn https://www.itweb.co.za/article/new-africa-data-centres-ceo-targets-top-it-talent/KjlyrvwB4Wmqk6am https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sita-denies-its-to-blame-for-nearly-all-home-affairs-ict-issues/PmxVEMKE6AOvQY85 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-lawyers-defendants-turn-to-genai-as-ind