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A vital resource for South African ICT decision-makers, ITWeb delivers news, views and information through diverse content platforms, including online, e-newsletters, social media, print and events. ITWeb is recognised as South Africa's technology news and information leader.

The women powering GoSolr 24/08/2026

SA’s solar sector is not only about panels, batteries and engineering. Women are also shaping the induastry through leadership roles.

The women powering GoSolr SA’s solar industry continues to draw women into leadership and business-critical roles beyond its traditionally male-dominated technical and engineering functions.

24/08/2026

Gabriel Swanepoel, Division President - Africa at Mastercard, shared insights from Mastercard's recent AI forum and South Africa's opportunity to lead AI innovation in Africa. The discussion also touched on the importance of trust and cybersecurity in supporting responsible AI adoption.

Top ICT tenders: Inmates to get telecoms upgrade 24/08/2026

Tender Bulletin: The Department of Correctional Services calls for an inmate communication system to replace its deteriorated infrastructure.

Top ICT tenders: Inmates to get telecoms upgrade The Department of Correctional Services calls for an inmate communication system to replace its deteriorated infrastructure.

Cause of breach on SA’s supercomputer revealed 24/08/2026

The cyber security breach on South Africa’s Lengau supercomputer was caused by “vulnerabilities associated with the legacy high-performance computing system”.

Cause of breach on SA’s supercomputer revealed Vulnerabilities in the legacy high-performance computing system caused the Lengau supercomputer security breach.

24/08/2026

Hercules Ragoleka visited the ITWeb studio to discuss how Telkom is a technology and infrastructure leader modernising South Africa’s mobile networks to be smarter, more energy efficient and more resilient, while expanding access and supporting the digital economy.

Watch more: https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/VgZeyvJlBZYMdjX9

New capital quadruples Frogfoot’s fibre rollout 24/08/2026

Local telecoms and connectivity businesses Frogfoot Networks, Vox and Hypa have secured new equity capital and debt facilities in a transaction that values the companies at R14.4 billion.

New capital quadruples Frogfoot’s fibre rollout New investors back Frogfoot, Vox and Hypa with capital aimed at expanding digital access across underserved communities.

Minister advocates for more women in sci-tech 24/08/2026

SA won't reach its full potential if women remain excluded from science, tech and innovation opportunities, says Blade Nzimande.

Minister advocates for more women in sci-tech SA won’t reach its full potential if women remain excluded from science, tech and innovation opportunities, says Blade Nzimande.

MTN’s H1 earnings surge, launches R6bn share buyback 24/08/2026

MTN Group has delivered strong growth, robust cash generation and increased returns in the first half of 2026.

MTN’s H1 earnings surge, launches R6bn share buyback The mobile network operator delivers strong growth, robust cash generation and increased returns in the first half of 2026.

24/08/2026

Robotic racers

Humanoid robots have beaten Usain Bolt's 2009 world record 100m dash record. During the second annual World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, the Tiangong Ultra humanoid robot completed the 100m dash in 9.39 seconds during a preliminary heat.

Photograph by Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/2242295/humanoid-robots-have-beaten-usain-bolts-100-meter-dash-record/

ITWeb TV Biz: How AWS is helping to build SA’s next generation of cloud entrepreneurs 24/08/2026

[Sponsored] Through its Equity Equivalent Investment Programme, Amazon Web Services South Africa has supported 47 black-owned, cloud-native businesses, equipping them with AWS certifications, go-to-market skills and access to its global partner network.

ITWeb TV Biz: How AWS is helping to build SA’s next generation of cloud entrepreneurs Through its Equity Equivalent Investment Programme, AWS South Africa has supported 47 black-owned, cloud-native businesses, equipping them with AWS certifications, go-to-market skills and access to its global partner network.

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