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23/04/2025

ITWeb Industry Insight: In an AI-dominated world, should schools still prioritise coding, or pivot entirely to AI literacy and ethical prompting? Johan Steyn, founder, AIforBusiness.net, weighs in.

It’s now necessary to teach coding’s principles to demystify AI, while prioritising ethical prompting, bias mitigation and human oversight.

23/04/2025

Mergence Investment Managers acquires key digital infrastructure in Waterfall City, expanding FTTH network to 4,000+ units.

Mergence has secured exclusive rights to provide fibre connectivity to approximately 4,000 high-income residential units within Waterfall City.

23/04/2025

In the face of rising global ‘isolationism’, SA calls on the Southern African telecoms community to help drive Africa’s digital transformation.

In the face of rising global isolationism, SA calls on the Southern African telecoms community to help drive Africa’s digital transformation.

23/04/2025

Crossfin Ventures invests undisclosed sum in South African fintech DigiSquad.

The fintech investment platform announces an investment in South African fintech company DigiSquad for an undisclosed sum.

23/04/2025

High Court reviews and sets aside South African National Parks decision to award 10-year, R1 billion ICT tender to IT services firm Gijima Staffing Solutions - HCM.

The High Court found the tender process to be flawed and ruled in favour of Datacentrix, which previously held the contract and challenged the award.

23/04/2025

UJ’s Bachelor of Education students can engage in AI-driven simulations, VR classroom environments thanks to Centre for Advanced Learning Technologies in STEAM.

The Centre for Advanced Learning Technologies in STEAM looks to help integrate emerging tech into the learning environment.

23/04/2025

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23/04/2025

Latest data from Opensignal’s Global Network Excellence Index shows South Africa rose four places to 60th place globally.

The country moved up four places on Opensignal’s Global Network Excellence Index, based on data collected between 1 January and 31 March.

23/04/2025

Security Summit: Students, techpreneurs and cyber security enthusiasts will tackle next-gen AI solutions at the ITWeb Security Summit 2025 hackathon.

Participants are eager to dabble with AI’s power at ITWeb’s 20th annual Security Summit 2025 hackathon.

23/04/2025

New movement

Scientists have developed a small, agile robot that forgoes traditional locomotion in favour of a wing-assisted hopping mechanism. Weighing less than a gram, it can reach a height of 20cm and traverse distances at 30cm per second. This is a more energy-efficient approach compared to traditional flying robots.

Photograph by Yanko Design
https://www.yankodesign.com/2025/04/22/tiny-winged-robot-jumps-instead-of-flying/

22/04/2025

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22/04/2025

GlobalData’s latest Strategic Intelligence report predicts 2025 will see more severe legislation on social media platforms.

The tides will shift for social media companies, as comprehensive data privacy and consumer protection laws take shape, says GlobalData.

22/04/2025

Minister Parks Tau approves four-month extension for CompCom to finalise findings of Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry. The Competition Commission South Africa

Minister Parks Tau extends the period for completion of the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry and the final report by four months, setting the new deadline for 22 August.

22/04/2025

National Tender Bulletin: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure seeks to appoint panel of service providers to manage its telecoms towers.

The national department believes it can generate alternative revenue from the cell masts on its property portfolio.

22/04/2025

Timbuktoo Creatives Lab acceleration programme opens for applications as it prepares to invest in Africa’s imagination economy.

The timbuktoo Creatives Lab acceleration programme launches to power innovation in SA’s cultural and creative industries.

22/04/2025

Smart home gadget

The Lorex SL300 Series 2K WiFi Smart Lightbulb Camera is a motorised pan-tilt security camera disguised as an LED lightbulb. It features AI motion detection and will alert when it spots people or objects.

Photograph by T3
https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/this-smart-bulb-quietly-doubles-as-an-indoor-security-camera-i-need-it-in-my-house

22/04/2025

Huawei SA invests in smart warehouse as it targets share of SA’s potential $157bn warehouse and logistics market.

The Chinese multinational says SA's warehouse and logistics market is expected to grow in value to nearly $160 billion by 2032.

22/04/2025

: TRINEXIA SA issues call to action ahead of the 20th annual ITWeb Security Summit in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

The distributor will showcase its products and expertise at the ITWeb Security Summit 2025 in Cape Town and Johannesburg.