B-BBEE shouldn’t suddenly become important a few weeks before financial year end, says Bee Equal.
The AI-powered job board links young Africans’ skills, training and career goals to employment opportunities.
The strategic partnership aims to drive transformation, skills development and sustainable impact.
A persistent gap exists between the talent the market needs and the talent it produces, which continues to hold businesses back, says Sarvesh Batta, CEO of Exaze.
Participants in the programme hone skills such as software engineering, application development and the Microsoft ecosystem.
App development, entrepreneurship and innovation training will prepare thousands of young people for opportunities in the digital economy.
Graduates have been trained and placed into long-term roles across 11 government departments, aligning with digitisation efforts.
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
EmpowaYouth Week aims to connect 10 000 young people with industry-led economic opportunities in the Vaal region.
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)
Amazon Web Services places 20 unemployed IT graduates within home affairs offices across Gauteng.
Rand Mutual Assurance and partners launch a STEAM programme for 150 learners in rural North West.
The 2026 cohort for the MTN Foundation-Helios Towers ICT learnership begins 12-month on-the-job training.
The African workforce accelerates GenAI adoption faster than global peers, as skills pressure mounts, PwC’s global workforce survey finds.