New home affairs minister declares war on system downtimeTechnology

New home affairs minister declares war on system downtime

It’s unacceptable that, in the year 2024 and in the age of AI, home affairs still does not have a…

Middle of the road for SA broadband in speed leagueTechnology

Middle of the road for SA broadband in speed league

SA’s average broadband speed is 45.42Mbps and it is at 114 on the 2024 Broadband Speed League of 229 countries,…

Travel-focused fintech receives R5m for expansionTechnology

Travel-focused fintech receives R5m for expansion

South African travel fintech firm TurnStay scores $300 000 funding from Silicon Valley- and New York-based investors.

DCDT leadership stability high on minister’s agendaTechnology

DCDT leadership stability high on minister’s agenda

The comms ministry is operating at a vacancy rate of 18%, well above the vacancy target rate set by the…

Political uncertainty, IT jobs bloodbath curtail hiring in SATechnology

Political uncertainty, IT jobs bloodbath curtail hiring in SA

As layoffs in the tech sector surpass 100 000 in 2024, this global trend, coupled with SA’s National Elections, limit…

International relations dept looks to improve IT systemsTechnology

International relations dept looks to improve IT systems

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation plans IT enhancements in the 2024/25 financial year, reveals minister Ronald Lamola.

Altron creates ICT-related education opportunitiesTechnology

Altron creates ICT-related education opportunities

The firm introduces Ascent Trust, an ICT skills education-focused trust, as it drives its broad-based black economic empowerment initiatives.

Tech event Founders Den comes to JoburgTechnology

Tech event Founders Den comes to Joburg

Digital innovation agency Specno launches Johannesburg’s first Founders Den event for young founders, investors and tech enthusiasts.

SA consumers have mixed feelings about social commerceTechnology

SA consumers have mixed feelings about social commerce

While social commerce is on the rise in South Africa, many consumers worry about brands’ protection of their personal data.

ITWeb TV: Cell C readies brand refreshTechnology

ITWeb TV: Cell C readies brand refresh

CEO Jorge Mendes reveals his plans in an exclusive interview with ITWeb TV, saying the brand refresh will start in…