Bolt drivers earned R42.3bn in SA | ITWeb Tech Headlines 29 Sept - 3 Oct 2026
These are the stories making headlines on ITWeb this week. Bolt says it has paid more than R42.3 billion to driver operators in South Africa since launching in 2016, onboarding just over 500 000 drivers and serving more than 30 million passengers. Meanwhile, Home Affairs plans to use machine learning to make yes or no decisions on visa applications through its Electronic Travel Authorisation system, with humans stepping in only when an anomaly is detected, and study and work visas joining in early 2027. In addition, MTN has lost its bid to halt US anti-terrorism lawsuits, with a New York court denying its request to reconsider an earlier ruling and sending the Zobay and Long cases to discovery. At the same time, Xpatweb's preliminary 2026 Critical Skills Survey finds 25% of employers struggle to recruit ICT specialists, and 22% struggle to find AI and emerging technology skills. Finally, Capitec's fintech net income rose 30% to R2.7 billion in the six months to August, as Capitec Connect grew to 1.8 million a
The US anti-terrorism lawsuits over alleged MTN payments to militant groups in Afghanistan are moving into the discovery phase after a court rejected its appeal bid.
The investment manager builds its beneficial interest to 5%, making it one of the MTN’s largest disclosed institutional shareholders.
Lesetja Kganyago emphasises the symbiotic relationship between innovation and regulation, as the central bank readies the National Payment Systems Bill.
The mobile money Ghana dispute centres on alleged unauthorised use of a local fintech firm's intellectual property.
MTN group president and CEO Ralph Mupita named a commissioner on the ITU’s AI for Good Global Commission.
MTN Group Fintech partners Ant International to enhance MoMo with advanced payments, security and commerce capabilities.
The mobile operator reports double-digit revenue growth, higher margins and solid subscriber gains.
The telco underscores its role in supporting public finances through corporate and indirect taxes.
The telecoms group appoints new independent directors to strengthen governance in support of its Ambition 2030 strategy.
The tower operator’s full-year performance for 2025 reflects 3.6% more revenue than in 2024, with stronger profit and cash flow.
The company withdrew employees from Iran in January ahead of escalating unrest and war amid lawsuits tied to operations.
CEO Ralph Mupita and Syrian comms minister formalise an agreement to regularise the telco’s exit from the country.
Top business technology news | 28 March - 2 April 2022
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Top business technology news 7 - 12 March 2022
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