The AI factory delivers improved document processing, efficient customer support and faster software development.
The company reports a 13% increase in operating profit from continuing operations to R622 million for the six months to 31 August.
AI Boom Sends PC Prices Soaring Across Africa | ITWeb Tech Headlines 26 – 31 October 2026
These are the stories making headlines on ITWeb this week. Soaring demand for memory to power AI infrastructure is pushing up computer prices across Africa, with IDC forecasting a 25% drop in African PC shipments in the third quarter of 2026, IDC senior research analyst Isaac Ngatia told ITWeb TV.
The tech group says HEPS is expected to come in between 105c and 110c, compared with 87c in the corresponding period last year.
Govender succeeds Leslie Moodley, who announced his early retirement earlier this month.
MD Warren Mande outlines a strategy to reposition Netstar from being known primarily as a stolen vehicle recovery firm, into an “intelligent mobility platform”.
SA Accelerates Digital Transformation Amid Skills Gap, AI Policy Scrutiny and Public Sector Reforms
These are the top stories making headlines on ITWeb this week: South Africa’s technology sector continues to face a growing ICT skills crisis, with the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa arguing that the real challenge is not a lack of graduates but a shortage of practical industry experience, underscoring the need for stronger collaboration between academia and business.
The AI factory is central to growth, as it accelerates the shift to platform-based digital businesses, says Altron’s CEO.
The company’s headline earnings per share increased by 34% to 239 cents per share and the final ordinary dividend increased by 44% to 72 cents per share.
The Digital Learning Centre at the BG Alexander Estate in Hillbrow is the second facility delivered through Altron's partnership with citizen movement Jozi My Jozi.
The pay-TV giant “firmly denies” allegations of wrongdoing in its set-top box deal with Altech.
The appointment follows the resignation of Grant Fraser, who will be emigrating to Australia with his family.
The JSE-listed tech group returns to growth, with profit surging and its first deal in eight years as it moves ahead with its growth strategy.
ITWeb TV: Altron FinTech moves to digitise SA’s kasi economy | Ep #133
In this episode of ITWeb TV, Johan Gellatly, MD of Altron FinTech, discusses the company’s several initiatives to boost financial inclusion in South African townships, as well as the challenges the kasi economy is facing in regards to digital payments adoption. #Altron #Fintech #FinancialInclusion
Netstar will pilot wearable GPS tracking and analytics tools on the Sunshine Tour for the 2026/27 season.