AI-powered health collaboration targets African precision medicine
The CSIR teams up with PromptBio to accelerate AI-driven multiome research for various disease groups in Africa.
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GenAI risks and ransomware escalate ahead of 2026, says Check Point
Angola, Nigeria, Kenya and SA top the list of the hardest hit countries on the continent, according to Check Point research.
Bayobab strengthens leadership team
The MTN Group subsidiary appoints a CTIO, risk and compliance general manager and MD for its FibreCo business in SA.
Cell C to replicate capex-light model in fibre move
The company sees the next wave of growth in broadband for operators in underserved areas.
Australia Kicks Kids Off Social Media + Is the A.I. Water Issue Fake? + Hard Fork Wrapped
“I’m told that Australian teens, in preparation for this ban, have been exchanging phone numbers with each other.”
Creative industries ‘incredibly worried’ about OpenAI-Disney deal
The $1bn deal will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters on ChatGPT and Sora.
South Africa’s telcos gear up for digital leap in 2026
Local mobile network operators close a strong 2025, while eyeing AI, 5G and satellite technologies to drive growth in 2026.
AI drives record-breaking tech M&A in 2025
Tech giants spent trillions securing AI capabilities in 2025, while SA saw major telco consolidation and fintech IPOs reshape the local landscape.
ITWeb TV: Bank Zero acquisition to boost Lesaka balance sheet
The deal will combine Lesaka’s reach with Bank Zero’s tech and expertise for greater financial inclusion, says Lesaka CEO Lincoln Mali.
Africa’s youth must lead science, innovation agenda
Deputy minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina urges young Africans, particularly young women, to take their rightful place in science and innovation.
Harold Hamm, Oklahoma Oil Tycoon, Allies With Trump to Reshape U.S. Energy
Harold Hamm, an Oklahoma oil tycoon, has played a central role in reshaping energy policy by allying himself with President Trump.
Upgrading OpenText VIM?
The expiration of support for VIM 7.5 signifies that no new product fixes, patches, or releases will be provided for this version.
Bringing clarity to cloud collaboration: A new governance advantage for SA organisations
AvePoint makes Microsoft 365 smarter, safer and easier to manage at scale, without changing the platform organisations already rely on.
RPA is dead: The enterprise automation paradigm has shifted to agentic AI
RPA is dead because the enterprise has outgrown what scripted bots can do, says Deon van Niekerk, CTO of Ovations Technologies.
When it’s AI vs AI, humans and security culture become crucial
The rapid progress of artificial intelligence has had a dramatic impact on cyber security, says Jason Oehley, regional sales manager at Arctic Wolf..
From maritime gateway to digital hub: Mauritius Telecom’s cloud transformation
Mauritius Telecom is poised to inject stronger momentum into the nation’s digital transformation, firmly establishing Mauritius as a premier digital hub in Africa.
Reflex partners with Virtuozzo to launch cloud environment
As Virtuozzo’s distribution partner, First Distribution worked closely with both teams to ensure a seamless onboarding process.
Visa showcases next wave of African fintech innovators at Demo Day in Cape Town
The fourth cohort of fintech founders had the opportunity to showcase their innovations at the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Demo Day in Cape Town.
Visa helps African fintechs tap into $500 billion market opportunity
The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator programme helps up-and-coming fintech businesses to access the massive market opportunity that exists in Africa.
South African solar industry faces a reality check
Local manufacturing will drive investment but won’t produce many jobs, according to industry association Sapvia.
TCS+ | Cloud without culture won’t deliver AI: Accelera’s Cliff de Wit
Accelera Digital Group’s Cliff de Wit explains how culture, governance and strong data foundations drive real cloud-led AI transformation.