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ITWeb is a South African news outlet focused on technology and cybersecurity, covering topics such as data breaches, AI innovation, and digital fraud. It reports on industry collaborations, regulatory changes, and cyber risks affecting enterprises and consumers.
- 14 stories today
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- Top beat: Technology
- Tracked since 2026
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Today’s stories
- Threat actors look beyond inbox in phishing attacksThreat actors are leveraging AI to conduct sophisticated phishing attacks beyond traditional email, targeting other communication channels and increasing the complexity of cyber threats.
- Tech professionals grab spotlight at Chartered CIO awardsThe inaugural Chartered CIO Conference 2026 honored technology professionals with awards recognizing their contributions to digital transformation and innovation.
- Omoda, Jaecoo ready hybrid, EV models for SAOmoda and Jaecoo South Africa will introduce hybrid and electric versions of the J5 model in August, expanding their vehicle portfolio with new energy-efficient options.
- Relaunched union to defend free speech in social media eraFree Speech Union South Africa has been relaunched to defend lawful expression in the digital age, focusing on education, legal intervention, and clarifying the boundaries of protected speech.
- CIOs must prioritise efforts to solve top-three threatsCIOs face three major ICT threats: submarine cable cuts, AI-driven cyber attacks, and IMEI vulnerabilities, requiring global collaboration and advanced security measures.
- ITWeb TV: AI has ushered in a new work order, says SalesforceAI is transforming CRM, customer experience, and ICT supply channels, with Salesforce highlighting the need for understanding customer challenges, education, and balancing compliance with innovation. The technology is impacting workplace relevance and employee attraction.
- AI has ushered in a new work order, says SalesforceAI is transforming CRM, ICT channels, and workplace dynamics, with Salesforce emphasizing customer-centric AI adoption and education.
- Elon Musk raises his $75bn in world record listingSpaceX raised $75 billion in a record-breaking IPO, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion. Elon Musk's wealth surged, and the stock is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX. The IPO attracted significant demand, with institutional and retail investors placing large orders.
- Child safety platform rolls out across SA schoolsSouth African digital safety organisation OS Lab partners with US-based ChildSafe.dev to deploy an AI-powered child safeguarding platform across schools and homes to protect children from online risks.
- Wits CIO Dr Mpofu joins SAICA boardWits University CIO Dr Stanley Mpofu has joined the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) board, bringing his expertise in ICT and governance to the professional accounting body.
- Why a payments company is tracking the financial pulse of SA's householdsAltron FinTech uses the AFHRI to monitor South African households' financial resilience, highlighting a fragile recovery and helping businesses anticipate risks.
- The evolution of ETLTraditional ETL and ELT methods are becoming outdated as businesses require faster, more flexible data access. Data virtualization and data marketplaces are emerging to provide real-time, agile data solutions without moving data.
- Can a digital signature be proven in court?The article discusses whether digital signatures can be proven in court, emphasizing the need for strong authentication, cryptographic hashing, and audit trails to ensure their legal defensibility over time.
- NTT DATA Group Appoints Kazuhiko Nakayama as New President and Chief Executive OfficerNTT DATA Group has appointed Kazuhiko Nakayama as its new President and CEO, effective June 12, 2026, with Yutaka Sasaki moving to a new role at NTT, Inc. Nakayama will lead the company's AI-focused growth strategy.
- When a cloud casts a shadowMany organizations face cloud-native security challenges due to misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and gaps in security practices, with 97% experiencing incidents and 74% delaying deployments. The shared responsibility model and complexity of multicloud environments complicate security efforts.