Tracker Becomes a Techco | ITWeb Tech Headlines | 15 – 19 September 2026
These are the stories making headlines on ITWeb this week. Tracker is evolving from a vehicle recovery service into a full technology company, with CEO Dillan Fernando telling ITWeb TV that it now serves more than one million customers and processes 200 million data points a day, using AI to deliver insights for fleets.
Criminals increasingly use home invasions, kidnappings and hostage situations to force crypto holders to surrender their assets.
SA has licensed 300+ crypto firms, but decentralised finance is pushing financial activity beyond traditional regulatory oversight.
Gareth Grobler says he has never been presented with fully-verified figures supporting the alleged R30 million shortfall as the company winds up.
Crypto executives warn proposed exchange control rules will lock SA businesses out of a global stablecoin-powered payments system.
SA’s regulatory clarity and financial system are key factors in Bitexen’s decision to establish a local presence, it says.
The partnership will explore payment, settlement and liquidity solutions to enhance the continent’s financial system resilience.
The move follows a series of policy developments, including the classification of crypto assets as financial products and the rollout of the licensing regime.
Web3 tokenises economic activity, so that value is transferred instantly and securely without relying on the flow of cash between bank accounts.
Through the partnership, Absa will leverage Ripple’s digital asset custody tech to deliver storage for tokenised assets, including crypto-currencies.
UJ Blockchain's CertyFile is a blockchain-powered system used for document verification using image processing technologies and AES-256 encryption.
Participants from the University of Johannesburg received in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on the foundational technologies, development and applications of blockchain.
Check Point Software Technologies and Cardano have partnered to provide a real-time threat prevention security solution, safeguarding Web3 and blockchain ecosystems from evolving cyber threats.
ITWeb TV: Luno rides on FSP licence to target institutional investors | Ep #48
ITWeb TV speaks to Tarris Arnold, business development manager at Luno, about the company’s future plans in the world of crypto. Arnold also unpacks some of the trending issues in the industry including regulation, how to spot a dodgy crypto exchange, and how a novice can start trading in digital currencies. #Luno #Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin
Top business technology news | 16 - 21 January 2023
A summary of the top business technology stories shared by ITWeb between 16 - 21 January 2023, Visit www.itweb.co.za for more news. #NewsVideo #postbank #Financial