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 Competition Commission sets conditions for the approval of MTN’s proposed acquisition of tower operator IHS.
The Chinese smartphone maker adds the X500 and X500 Pro Max to its growing devices portfolio in the South African market.
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".
The telco uses AI to catch revenue leakage from data tunnelling and to understand how customers actually use its network.
The company identifies South Africa and Nigeria as priority markets for the initial phase of its data centre strategy.
The mobile network operator delivers strong growth, robust cash generation and increased returns in the first half of 2026.
The AI-powered job board links young Africans’ skills, training and career goals to employment opportunities.
Customer frustrations include network outages, billing disputes and failed service channels, a study finds.
Shareholders of the infrastructure company approve the proposed acquisition at an extraordinary general meeting.
MTN's Digital Skills for Digital Jobs programme produces 80 newly-qualified graduates in the Western Cape.
The free callback service that became a popular feature – and the subject of an almost two-decade legal battle.
Applications for GirlCode's 12th annual Pan-African Hackathon – with events across six countries in August and September – close on 31 July.
The UK-based firm positions to capture growing local demand for enterprise, mobile backhaul and rural connectivity.
ITWeb OTR: Cell C: “It’s not our divine right to succeed
In this ITWeb OTR TV interview, Nicola Mawson speaks with Cell C Jorge Mendes about its strategy post listing on the JSE. #cellc #JSElisting