The Technology Innovation Agency and Female Academic Leaders Fellowship create new pathways for women researchers to commercialise IP.
The Technology Innovation Agency and W&R SETA have partnered to link skills development with technology innovation, entrepreneurship and enterprise growth.
More than 6 000 school projects will be on display at 38 regional fairs, with winners progressing to the Eskom Expo International Science Fair in September.
The e-tailer appoints a new head of operations and its first CTO, to support business expansion and technology innovation.
Launched in 2023, eFama is a marketplace app that connects farmers with buyers, simplifying the agricultural supply chain and improving access to fresh produce.
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
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)
The Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill is poised to simplify fragmented regulation, while enabling innovation and encouraging firms to integrate AI responsibly.
First Distribution says its goal is simple: to make its clients the trusted experts that their customers rely on.
Cautious investment, skills shortages and weak governance are slowing enterprise-wide AI deployments, says PwC.
The fourth cohort of fintech founders had the opportunity to showcase their innovations at the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Demo Day in Cape Town.
The cohort of nominees have been revealed for the upcoming inaugural Brainstorm Enterprise CIO award.
South Africa is building the foundations of a truly digital nation, says communications minister Solly Malatsi.
The company's annual CIO Report reveals that 95% of companies are actively investing in technology to create new revenue streams within the next 12 months.