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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.
- Top beat: Technology
- Tracked since 2026
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- ICT sector council exodus amid allegations of ‘poor leadership’The B-BBEE ICT Sector Council faces internal challenges, including member resignations and allegations of poor leadership, leading to a vote of no confidence and an internal investigation recommending disbandment.
- SUTEL Deploys Tecnotree Platform to Modernize Mobile Prepaid Registration and Strengthen Digital Security and Trust in Costa RicaSUTEL deploys Tecnotree platform to modernize Costa Rica's mobile prepaid registration system with enhanced security and digital trust measures.
- Investec rolls out AI, with cautionInvestec is implementing AI with a cautious, human-centred approach, focusing on responsible innovation, workforce upskilling, and maintaining human oversight in critical processes.
- AI accelerates cyber kill chainAI is speeding up cyber attacks, forcing companies to adopt proactive security measures like continuous monitoring and threat hunting to stay ahead of attackers.
- GCCs offer path to solving SA's youth unemployment crisisGlobal capability centres (GCCs) are being positioned as a solution to South Africa's youth unemployment crisis by leveraging local talent for business processes, technology, and data analytics, with examples showing their potential to create sustainable employment and skills development.
- Nology now a global value-added distributor for Absen LED displaysNology, a South African IT solutions provider, has become an official global value-added distributor for Absen LED displays, expanding its reach into the rental and staging market with a new service centre in Centurion.
- Do more spend smarter: SA businesses under growing financial strainSouth African businesses face financial strain from rising IT costs and supply chain issues, prompting a shift towards more flexible technology funding models.
- RL Daly sets the standard for legal process automationRL Daly is scaling its legal process automation platform Lexlog with Keyrus's help to commercialize it as a SaaS product, focusing on automation and improved data architecture.
- Modernising anti-financial crime operationsBateleur Software is assisting organisations in modernising anti-financial crime operations by shifting to predictive models and participating in industry events to address compliance challenges.
- Did Google spy on you?A US court ruled Google liable for collecting user data despite privacy settings being off, with a $425.65 million damages award, and the case has expanded to South Africa, raising privacy concerns.
- You already speak the most powerful programming languageEnglish is now the most powerful programming language as AI-generated code, particularly through 'vibe coding,' becomes mainstream, with 41% of global code being AI-generated by 2025. However, security risks and governance challenges remain significant.
- Quectel Expands Combo Antenna Portfolio with Rugged Multi-network Solutions for Demanding IoT DeploymentsQuectel introduces four new rugged combo antennas designed for demanding IoT deployments, integrating cellular, Wi-Fi, and GNSS technologies to enhance connectivity in outdoor and industrial environments.
- IEC dreams of digital voting, just not in this electionThe IEC encountered technical problems with voter management devices during the 2024 South African elections, leading to manual processes and long queues. Despite the issues, the commission remains committed to its tech strategy, having identified and fixed the software flaw. The IEC acknowledges the risks of digital voting but believes the future of voting will be digital.
- YesWeHack Launches Agentic Pentest for AI Security TestingYesWeHack introduces Agentic Pentest, an AI-driven security testing service that uses autonomous agents to identify vulnerabilities in web applications, mobile apps, APIs, and other internet-facing assets. The solution supports multiple testing methods and integrates with the company's existing security platform. It is currently being used by French multinationals like Dassault Systèmes and Sanofi.
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway: Employable skills found hereCompTIA provides a comprehensive cybersecurity career pathway with certifications ranging from entry-level A+ to advanced SecurityX, focusing on skills like threat detection, network security, and AI security to meet growing industry demands.