SA’s major banks shift digital transformation towards measurable returns, as AI moves deeper into core operations.
AWS bets $2.3bn on Africa, MTN's AI vs data thieves & more | ITWeb Tech Headlines | 7–12 Sept 2026
These are the stories making headlines on ITWeb this week. Consulting firm IQbusiness is balancing a run of targeted acquisitions and offshore expansion into the UK and Middle East with a deliberately cautious approach to AI, with CEO Rob Godlonton warning that companies deploying the technology without solid digital foundations simply generate "AI vomit".
ITWeb TV: IQbusiness CEO on why SA firms should avoid ‘AI vomit’ | Ep #155
In this episode of ITWeb TV, Rob Godlonton, CEO of IQbusiness, warns against businesses using artificial intelligence simply to adopt emerging technologies. He describes poorly considered AI-generated output as “AI vomit”.
After investing over $819 million in skills development and infrastructure in Africa, AWS commits a further $1.5 billion until 2029.
The association introduces a portal to link ICT graduates and professionals with employers, while helping address SA’s tech skills shortage.
Stratos Lab, Ecoblox and Digital Parks Africa partner to deploy an AI cloud infrastructure platform that is expected to deliver 7.2 exaflops of computing performance.
The company identifies South Africa and Nigeria as priority markets for the initial phase of its data centre strategy.
The bank scales AI across relationship management, payments and lending, while investing in governance, skills and infrastructure.
The IT services firm recruits across key tech disciplines, while investing in upskilling and reskilling of employees.
The software giant reports stronger-than-expected financial results, driven by sustained demand for AI infrastructure and cloud services.
Artificial intelligence shifts hyperscale investment towards cities with abundant electricity, reshaping global data centre markets.
Fragmented markets, talent shortages and imported technology are slowing Africa's AI competitiveness, says a BCG report.
Local banks are under tighter regulatory scrutiny as the Prudential Authority ramps up oversight of AI, cloud computing, cyber security and other emerging tech-related risks.
Google's Johannesburg Cloud Region could add R1.7 trillion to SA’s economy and support almost 315 000 jobs by 2030.
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.