Banks up solar financing as load-shedding again hits stage six
Local banks intensify efforts to finance renewable energy projects, for consumers and businesses, as the power crisis persists, with stage six load-shedding until further notice.
MultiChoice leadership shake-up as Showmax CEO quits
The video entertainment firm makes changes to its leadership, while Yolisa Phahle retires as Showmax CEO.
Sensitive Department of Defence data leaked online
The department says measures have been put in place to ensure the state information is not compromised.
BRICS bloc commits to secure, equitable artificial intelligence
The member states agree to establish the Artificial Intelligence Study Group of the BRICS Institute of Future Networks, to create information exchange and technological cooperation.
Skills dearth hinders DevOps security integration
To ensure successful integration, firms must invest in security training for DevOps teams, urges the Cloud Security Alliance.
Former BCX CEO Isaac Mophatlane joins Mustek board
The JSE-listed PC distributor appoints Isaac Mophatlane as an independent non-executive director, effective 1 September.
BEE firm Nkgwete challenges incumbents in SA’s PC market
Nkgwete IT Solutions, a 60% female-owned company, unveils a locally designed and globally sourced African laptop brand started by female techpreneur Siddika Osman.
TymeBank unit targets SMEs with ChatGPT-like platform
The generative AI model, still in beta testing, aims to provide knowledge and resources for the SME community.
Generative AI to augment rather than destroy jobs
Most jobs will likely be complemented, rather than substituted, by generative AI, such as ChatGPT, finds a new study.
Canada’s Vela buys SA accounting software firm
Vela Software Group acquires SA-based GreatSoft, a provider of practice management solutions to accountancy firms.
SA sees uptick in crypto fraud, deepfakes
Digital currency fraud jumped 25% during the last quarter, as sophisticated fraudsters exploited the booming market, says Sumsub.
ITWeb reveals the state of IT salaries in 2023
On average, South Africa’s IT professionals earn R840 000 a year, while those in the C-suite take home close to R2 million, according to ITWeb’s 2023 Salary Survey.