The agency expands its focus beyond traditional funding support to encourage technology-enabled business growth.
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)
The Unique Summit is a flagship of the Global StartupCities Initiative, a network that connects start-up ecosystems across continents to drive economic growth through innovation and cross-border collaboration.
The new Umoja fibre-optic subsea cable will help increase the reliability of internet connectivity in Africa, says Google.
The sluggish economic growth resulting from the pervasive skills gap indirectly affects most businesses, says Portia Mabaso, technical account manager at Redstor.
Our roads need innovative repair processes to improve their condition, says Justin Manson, sales director at Webfleet South Africa.
Mobile financial services also reduce poverty, spur economic growth and accelerate social development progress.
The lack of ICT skills in SA puts a ceiling on the ICT sector and its potential to drive economic growth.
Dr Blade Nzimande puts innovation at the forefront of SA’s economic rebuild, as it will unlock business opportunities.
Initiatives like reducing your carbon footprint, minimising waste and practising fair trade are often associated with the adoption of sustainable practices.
Building the foundation for a season of economic growth requires vision and bravery, and company leaders need to step up and own their decisions.
Correct application of artificial intelligence technologies in business heralds dramatic potential for SA's economic growth, says Accenture.
The latest Accenture Innovation Index shows innovation in South African business is growing only marginally.