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19/09/2024

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19/09/2024

[Sponsored] Cyber crime presents one of the most serious threats to SME survival - Sudesh Pillay, executive head of iStore Business.

SMEs are particularly vulnerable to cyber attackers, who take advantage of their lack of preparedness, says Sudesh Pillay, executive head of iStore Business.

19/09/2024

Groundwork for Google’s Umoja fibre-optic subsea cable, which will link South Africa to Australia, is under way, after the company invested “significantly” in the project.

The new Umoja fibre-optic subsea cable will help increase the reliability of internet connectivity in Africa, says Google.

19/09/2024

Sage has committed an additional R9.2 million in interest-free loans to black-owned small ICT businesses in South Africa.

The software provider commits an additional R9.2 million in interest-free loans to small ICT businesses in South Africa.

19/09/2024

Parliament’s portfolio committee urges extensive efforts to save ailing post office, including urgently establishing ministerial intervention team.

The comms portfolio committee wants minister Solly Molatsi to urgently establish a ministerial intervention team to save the post office.

19/09/2024

Fintech group Lesaka Technologies Inc. is increasingly onboarding social grant beneficiaries, as the South African Post Office ( ), which has a government contract to distribute millions of social grants, faces liquidation.

The fintech group’s social grant business is growing 361% year-on-year and it now has 1.5 million active accounts, says CEO Lincoln Mali.

19/09/2024

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max becomes world’s ‘most popular’ phone in first half of 2024, with 21.8 million units shipped.

Despite inflationary pressures, Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max is ranked as the most shipped smartphone globally in the first half of 2024.

19/09/2024

Data protection firm Veeam Software has appointed Niraj Tolia as chief technology officer.

In his new role, Niraj Tolia will spearhead the product strategy and engineering efforts for the Veeam Data Cloud.

19/09/2024

Mobile network operator MTN is intensifying the roll out of 5G connectivity in South Africa.
https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mtn-expands-5g-coverage-in-sa/kYbe97Xb8YLqAWpG

19/09/2024

Project Isizwe – the free WiFi initiative that aims to connect South Africa’s underserviced areas – has to date deployed 1 002 free WiFi sites in eight provinces across the country.
https://www.itweb.co.za/article/project-isizwe-counts-over-1-000-free-wifi-sites-across-sa/Olx4z7kaV1oq56km

19/09/2024

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) will send 100+ local students to China to advance their skills.
https://www.itweb.co.za/article/china-to-assist-sa-to-address-skills-mismatch/xnklOvz1JO8q4Ymz

19/09/2024

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has deferred the launch of the 2025 online application
process to Friday, 20 September, following stakeholder engagement.
https://www.itweb.co.za/article/nsfas-promises-simplified-online-application-process/rW1xL75nYVeMRk6m

19/09/2024

ITWeb Industry Insight: Effective data ownership can be the key to unlocking customer-centric product innovation, writes Nathi Dube, director at PBT Group.

Data owners bring credibility to the data value chain, removing uncertainties around data interpretations and applicable business rules.

19/09/2024

Aquatic taxi

The Smart Bubble fully-enclosed battery-electric hydrofoil water taxi, developed by French company SeaBubbles, seats eight people and cruises at 16-knots (30km/h). It uses gyroscopic and altitude sensors to constantly measure pitch and roll angles, automatically stabilising itself accordingly.

Photograph by New Atlas
https://newatlas.com/marine/seabubbles-smart-bubble-electric-hydrofoil-water-taxi/

18/09/2024

Vodacom has introduced a “cloud-based” mobile handset that will connect to 4G, retailing for R249.

he mobile operator Vodacom SA has introduced a “cloud-based” mobile handset that will connect to 4G, retailing for R249.

18/09/2024

Project Isizwe – the free WiFi initiative that aims to connect South Africa’s underserviced areas – has to date deployed 1 002 free WiFi sites in eight provinces across the country.

The free WiFi initiative this week officially launched its latest project in Alexandra township in Johannesburg.

18/09/2024

The move to modernise the South African Post Office (SAPO) has been put on hold, pending additional funding of nearly R4 billion.

The upgrading of the post office’s hardware infrastructure and software applications is on hold, pending R3.8 billion additional funding.

18/09/2024

Palm-Sized Drone

The Neo, DJI’s latest drone is the company’s lightest and most compact drone yet. The palm-sized drone is fully operable without a remote control, with additional features like virtual joysticks and voice control.

Photograph by UberGizmo
https://www.ubergizmo.com/2024/09/dji-neo-compact-drone/

18/09/2024

Airbus has opened a new customer support centre in Johannesburg to strengthen its local presence and serve as a regional hub.

The cenre will serve as a hub for Airbus’ customers in the region.

18/09/2024

MTN is intensifying the roll out of 5G connectivity in South Africa.

The telco’s 5G coverage in South Africa has increased to 44% whereas it was at 35% at the start of the year.

18/09/2024

In the digital economy, customer experience ( ) management may be peppered with emerging and cloud technology, but at its core, is still about optimising service levels, building a brand, and using the right solutions to keep brand promises.

1Stream is a confirmed participant in the ITWeb CX Summit, to be held on 3 and 4 October.

18/09/2024

Microsoft has entered a $30 billion partnership to invest in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft, and MGX form a pact to make investments in new and expanded data centres.

18/09/2024

Department of Employment and Labour urges beneficiaries to visit branches near them as UIF’s online system is currently down for maintenance.

Due to the online platform being unavailable at this time UIF offices will be open on Saturdays.

17/09/2024

National Tender Bulletin: National Treasury issues RFI on development and implementation of a government marketplace solution.

The department requests information on potential marketplace systems, to improve government’s procurement processes.

17/09/2024

A data foundation is critical for businesses that want to leverage AI, and the quality of this foundation will determine the success or failure of AI-driven initiatives.

Qlik outlines data-driven AI use strategy at its AI Reality Tour.

17/09/2024

Our audience is hungry to know more about the disrupting technologies on offer in the customer experience industry. This event provides you with the ideal campaign and platform to network with these decision-makers. Sponsor today!
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17/09/2024

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) will send 100+ local students to China to advance their skills.

Over 100 South African students will head to China to study scarce and critical skills of the future, reveals the higher education department.

17/09/2024

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has deferred the launch of the 2025 online application process to Friday, 20 September, following stakeholder engagement.

The financial aid scheme for students defers the launch of the 2025 online application process to Friday, 20 September.

17/09/2024

Non-profit Collective X seeks to train 10 000 young people in SA by 2027, to address the digital skills shortage.

The skills development non-profit urges the business community to register employees for its digital skills training programmes.

17/09/2024

ITWeb Industry Insight: is here to stay, and will continue to transform our world in ways we are only beginning to understand, writes Professor Johan Steyn, founder, AIforBusiness.net.

The path to rapid, widespread AI use is littered with regulatory, ethical, security, privacy and job loss challenges.

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ITWeb TV: DStv Stream taps metadata, AI in personalisation drive l Episode #64

In this ITWeb TV episode, news editor Admire Moyo, speaks to Rochani Steenkamp, executive head of DStv product; and Daniel Courtenay, executive head of DStv Stream, about the recent enhancements that were made on the streaming platform. Watch more: https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/P3gQ2qGAeOG7nRD1 #streaming #DStv #itwebtv

ITWeb OTR: Telkom outlines plan to expand fibre footprint across SA

On this edition of ITWeb On The Road, Lunga Siyo CEO of Telkom Consumer, discusses the mobile network operator’s 21.5 million customer milestone and outlines Telkom’s vision to grow its fibre footprint across SA. https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/kLgB17ez1A4M59N4 #telkom #telecoms #cx

ITWeb OTR: WiTech Africa summit promotes tech start-ups

WiTech Africa hosted its inaugural Summit attended by industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs united by a shared mission to propel Africa's tech sector forward and unlocking unprecedented opportunities for growth and transformation. https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/DZQ58MV8LYnvzXy2 #Telecommunications #WomenInTech #WiTechAfrica

ITWeb TV: ICASA awaits formal application for Starlink services | Episode #66

ICASA Authority chairperson Mothibi Ramusi speaks to ITWeb TV about the new regime of satellites, overhauling the policy legislative framework, the proliferation of unregistered SIM cards, and game-changing collaboration. Watch: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-why-starlink-isnt-available-in-sa-yet/rW1xLv5nYjP7Rk6m Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itweb/episodes/ITWeb-TV-ICASA-awaits-formal-application-for-Starlink-services--Episode-66-e2o2vp6 #ICASA #Regulations #starlink

In this week's tech news roundup, Big-four bank @Absa’s information technology (IT) spend has increased by 14% to reach R3.3 billion. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #MTN #Absa #Telecoms News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-sasria-bets-on-data-analytics-for-deeper-risk-view/rxP3jqBEBg8MA2ye https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-must-deliver-education-to-the-gadget-says-deputy-minister/rW1xL75nYbrMRk6m https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mtn-suffers-20-revenue-decline-in-mid-year-results/VgZey7JlaYYqdjX9 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/absas-it-spend-surges-to-r33bn-as-it-ups-digital-transformation/4r1ly7R9J12vpmda https://www.itweb.co.za/article/video-minister-plans-to-ease-tensions-around-ict-policy-uncertainty/xA9PO7NEdY6vo4J8

ITWeb on The Road sat down with Solly Malatsi, minister of Communications and Digital Technologies to talk about and his priority areas since taking to office, including rewriting ICT laws and lowering the cost to communicate. Watch more: https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/5yONP7EreEVMXWrb #ITWebontheroad #telecommunications

In this week's tech news roundup, MTN’s Digital Skills for Digital Jobs programme will upskill another 900 youth and women across nine provinces in SA with digital and entrepreneurship training over the next year. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #MTN #Cellc #shesha News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/video-cell-c-rebuilds-digital-channels-amid-new-brand-identity/xA9POvNEmB5qo4J8 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/zoho-fosters-tech-skills-as-it-progresses-in-sa/KA3Ww7dzj5XqrydZ https://www.itweb.co.za/article/shesha-takes-further-step-to-ensure-driver-rider-safety/kYbe9MXbyZpvAWpG https://www.itweb.co.za/article/fnb-offers-foreign-nationals-dedicated-web-page/WnpNgM21pdo7VrGd https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mtn-invests-in-ict-skills-development-for-women-youth/rxP3jMBENn47A2ye https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/dgp45MaBJerqX9l8

ITWeb OTR: Cell C brand refresh launch

During an interview on the side-lines of the launch, Mendes told ITWeb the brand refresh forms part of the company’s growth strategy, to better position itself to gain a bigger share of SA’s tightly-contested telecoms market. This includes rebuilding the mobile app, web app and USSD channels from the ground up, as well as digitising its retail stores, to offer customers a seamless omni-channel experience. #Cellc #brandrefresh Cell C https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/lLn147mQ2Jl7J6Aa

ITWeb TV: Call for more females to enter cloud, data centre industries | Episode #63

While there are more females entering South Africa’s ICT sector, Wabo Majavu, Executive of Strategy and Business Operations at Africa Data Centres, believes transformation is not taking place fast enough, with the cloud and data centre industries lagging behind. #adc #womensmonth #womenintech @wabomajavu Watch: https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/Olx4z7kapdGq56km

South African Revenue Service (SARS) delaying import taxes on Temu and Shein

In this week's tech news roundup, South Africa’s e-commerce and clothing retail sectors are “puzzled and surprised” by the delay in the South African Revenue Service (SARS) implementing higher import taxes on smaller clothing items bought from international online shopping retailers. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #SARS #temu #shein News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-the-woman-behind-eskoms-high-stakes-cyber-security/5yONP7Er4d6MXWrb https://www.itweb.co.za/article/local-e-commerce-bewildered-as-sars-delays-new-import-duties/kYbe97XbyaxqAWpG https://www.itweb.co.za/article/solar-installations-increase-despite-reduced-load-shedding/O2rQGqAEBaeqd1ea https://www.itweb.co.za/article/nedbank-targets-year-end-to-complete-r9bn-it-project/mYZRX79go3pqOgA8 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/new-comms-minister-reveals-plans-to-fix-soes/wbrpOMg28aE7DLZn https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/lwrKxv3Yo2yMmg1o

ITWeb TV: Eskom taps into AI, ML to improve security posture | Episode #62

Eskom CISO Sithembile Songo details how security can't be treated as an after-thought, how the power utility is leveraging AI and machine learning, network vigilance, and steps required to achieve gender diversity in the information security space. #eskom #itwebtv #ot Watch more: https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/o1Jr5qxP2YWqKdWL Read more: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-the-woman-behind-eskoms-high-stakes-cyber-security/5yONP7Er4d6MXWrb Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itweb/episodes/ITWeb-TV-Eskom-taps-into-AI--ML-to-improve-security-posture--Episode-62-e2mvg62

In this week's tech news roundup, US-based chipmaker Intel is set to cut 15 000 jobs, or 15% of its workforce, as it plans to reduce costs by $10 billion by 2025. This was confirmed by CEO Pat Gelsinger in a memo to Intel employees this week. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #cybersecurity #olympics News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/jobs-bloodbath-at-intel-with-15-000-roles-on-the-line/WnxpEv4YoLV7V8XL https://www.itweb.co.za/article/data-breach-recovery-costs-in-sa-reach-new-high/6GxRKqYQag9qb3Wj https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-brands-miss-r12bn-opportunity-due-to-cx-disconnect/Pero3MZ3b8EqQb6m https://www.itweb.co.za/article/eu-ai-act-has-implications-for-sa-based-firms/raYAyqor2ANMJ38N https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-shesha-calls-for-regulatory-intervention-in-e-hailing/DZQ58vV8A5xMzXy2 https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/LPwQ5Mlb2JpvNgkj

ITWeb TV: Shesha’s future looks ‘very bright’ despite controversy | Episode #61

Nomsa Mdhluli, spokesperson of Shesha, speaks to ITWeb Journalist Sibahle Malinga about SA’s newest e-hailer garnering over 4000 customers in two months, and the company's future plans. #shesha #ehailing #transport Watch more: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-shesha-calls-for-regulatory-intervention-in-e-hailing/DZQ58vV8A5xMzXy2 Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itweb/episodes/ITWeb-TV-Sheshas-future-looks-very-bright-despite-controversy--Episode-61-e2mp64u

Cisco Hypershield. Ever aware. Everywhere.

Tamsin MacKay spoke to Nabeel Rajab in studio. The primary focus for the conversation was Cisco Hypershield - a groundbreaking security architecture designed to defend modern, AI-scale data centers. #Cisco #CiscoHypershield #securitysolutions https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/dgp45qaBJy1vX9l8

A new report by Rubrik Zero Labs, ‘The state of data security: Measuring your data’s risk’, has found that 94% of IT and security leaders said their organisation experienced a significant cyber attack last year. Of these, 66% of the attacks occurred in cloud environments. Rubrik, in partnership with ITWeb, hosted an eye-opening webinar on 25 July to unpack the study findings and discover how to improve your data security strategy. #StateOfDataSecurity #RubrikZeroLabs Watch more: https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/WnxpEv4YoxY7V8XL

In this week's tech news roundup, As the Paris Olympics get underway, organisers have boosted the use of technology to create an enjoyable event and experience. Among the high-technologies to be deployed at the Games is AI, which will be used to safeguard the athletes from cyber abuse as well as to create highlights videos in multiple formats and languages during the Games. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #cybersecurity #olympics News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-cios-minimally-impacted-by-global-crowdstrike-outage/rW1xL75neRAMRk6m https://www.itweb.co.za/article/santaco-vows-action-on-shesha-drivers-over-e-hailing-bullying/kYbe9MXby8bvAWpG https://www.itweb.co.za/article/nsfas-not-backing-down-from-legal-tussle-with-fintech-partner/5yONPvEr41W7XWrb https://www.itweb.co.za/article/uj-intros-virtual-reality-courtroom-for-law-students/6GxRKMYQaNDMb3Wj https://www.itweb.co.za/article/tech-galore-at-olympic-games-as-cyber-criminals-lurk/JBwErvn36ZN76Db2 https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/G98Yd7LGr8jvX2PD

In this week's tech news roundup, Software giant Microsoft is experiencing outages that are affecting enterprises across the globe, including South Africa. It notes that a faulty update from cyber security provider CrowdStrike is knocking affected PCs and servers offline, forcing them into a recovery boot loop so machines can’t start properly. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #cybersecurity #crowdstrike News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/windows-machines-globally-hit-by-blue-screen-of-death/GxwQDM1D5B97lPVo https://www.itweb.co.za/article/pics-inside-first-batterys-future-ready-recycling-factory/j5alrMQABeVMpYQk https://www.itweb.co.za/article/construction-mafia-holds-sas-data-centre-market-to-ransom/j5alr7QABy27pYQk https://www.itweb.co.za/article/altron-creates-ict-related-education-opportunities/JBwErvn36aB76Db2 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/new-home-affairs-minister-declares-war-on-system-downtime/j5alr7QABxk7pYQk https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/P3gQ2MGABW8vnRD1

Chris Tredger sat down with Dr. Peter Zhou at this year's Huawei Africa Connect event, taking place from 2 - 3 July at the Sandton Convention Centre. The conversation focused on data storage, AI and Huawei's latest product offerings. https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/xnklOqz1BjVM4Ymz #huaweiafricaconnect2024 #datacentres #ai

ITWeb OTR: Inside First Battery’s recycling factory

ITWeb was recently invited on a media tour of First Battery Centre recycling facility in Benoni, which features various technologies to efficiently recycle used lead-acid batteries. Originally established in 1931, the East London-headquartered battery manufacturer has evolved from a traditional battery producer, to a provider of energy storage solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors. Watch more: https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/Gb3Bw7WaBW3q2k6V Read the article: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/pics-inside-first-batterys-future-ready-recycling-factory/j5alrMQABeVMpYQk #itwebontheroad #firstbattery #factory