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The power of stokvels: From saving circles to investment powerhouses
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (599+ words) Before banks, before digital wallets, before fintech had a name, South African communities had already built their own financial systems. They called them stokvels. It was not informal in the way people assume. The chairperson, the treasurer, the rule that…...
Info Reg calms payroll fears after Sage 360 switch
2+ day, 54+ min ago (644+ words) The Information Regulator has reassured employees that salaries due on 15 April have been paid on time, following a payroll system migration from Persal to Sage 360 that triggered concern from organised labour. The clarification comes after labour union, the Public Servants…...
Job cuts at Liquid Intelligent Technologies
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (586+ words) Pan-African technology group Cassava Technologies is undertaking a workforce realignment in SA, as part of a broader strategic shift to reposition the business as a more agile enterprise. The company has confirmed to ITWeb that employees at its subsidiary Liquid…...
Open AI's Chat GPT an 'inflection point' in technology
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (339+ words) Chat GPT's release in November 2022 marked a true technological inflection point; not an incremental shift but a discontinuity reshaping how we work, communicate and create value, says'Johnson Idesoh, group chief information and technology officer at Absa Group. He adds that…...
Auto Trader in AI push as fuel prices drive EV shift
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (650+ words) Auto Trader, a South African digital marketplace for buying and selling new and used vehicles, is sharpening its focus on artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs) and shifting market dynamics driven by Chinese automakers. This, as it positions itself within…...
NEC XON Cyber drives Palo Alto-driven platform approach to tackle enterprise security 'tool sprawl"
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (575+ words) South African ICT solutions provider NEC XON is advocating a shift away from fragmented cyber security toolsets towards unified platforms, arguing that "tool sprawl" is undermining the effectiveness of enterprise security operations. Speaking about recent client engagements, Michael de Neuilly…...
AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (240+ words) Cloud-based cyber risk management company Qualys will feature at the ITWeb Security Summit JHB 2026, scheduled for 2 and 3 June at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, with 4 June reserved for workshops. Julian Micheal, country manager for Africa at Qualys, and Rajat Tripathi,…...
Measurable AI returns are anchored in clarity and realistic outcomes
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (586+ words) Enterprise AI is at a crossroads. While investment is increasing, measurable returns remain elusive and challenging. - Measurable AI returns are anchored in clarity and realistic outcomes Enterprise AI is at a crossroads. While investment is increasing, measurable returns remain elusive…...
Why your choice of Azure partner matters more than ever
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (826+ words) This isn't a theoretical concern. The difference between working with a capable cloud services provider and a strategic Azure partner who operates in line with Microsoft's highest standards can determine whether your cloud investments drive genuine business value or accumulate…...
Wolfpack launches range of cyber services in Africa
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (377+ words) Wolfpack Information Risk, which positions itself as a leading African cyber security firm, has launched a comprehensive suite of "as a service" offerings to help organisations assess and improve their cyber maturity across key operational areas. Each offering is underpinned…...