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.
Government plans AI-powered disease management, alongside investment in sovereign cloud and digital infrastructure.
Google will build Africa's first Digital Exchange Port in the Eastern Cape, creating a high-capacity gateway linking subsea cables, ISPs and cloud platforms.
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)