South Africa

Canal+ raises its stake in MultiChoice as it seeks overall control

The JSE-listed MultiChoice informed shareholders today that the French media firm's stake has now increased to 40%.
Samuel Mungadze
2:30

African countries feature high on cyber criminals’ target list

The latest Check Point Global Threat Index reveals eight African are in the top 20 of countries most targeted by cyber criminals.
1:30

Huawei launches Kenya's Seeds for the Future programme

For the 2024 edition, the programme will return to its physical form, with Huawei exposing participants to 5G technologies, cloud computing, and AI.
1:10

South Africa speeds up project to connect citizens

South Africa says it has connected over 740,000 households to the internet this year, primarily through 4,250 Wi-Fi hotspots.
1:40
3 Apr

Absa sees digital transaction volumes continue to grow

The pan-African bank says it is progressing on its journey of digital transformation.
4:00

With AI technology tailor-made in Africa, the sky’s the limit

Nick Clegg, Meta global affairs president, writes for ITWeb Africa about the influence of AI in Africa and how it may help the continent's economy.
2:10
Mar 14, 2024

Helios Towers to reach cash flow inflection point this year

According to Helios CEO Tom Greenwood, the company expects tenancy ratio expansion to exceed its previous medium-term prediction.
2:20
Mar 14, 2024

Equinix appoints ex-Googler Fox-Martin as CEO

Adaire Fox-Martin, who has 25 years of experience in the technology sector, is expected to lead Equinix’s expansion, including in Africa.
1:40
Mar 11, 2024

ABSA spends 25% of expenses on IT

The bank’s Audit and Compliance Committee observed that technological, cyber, and information security hazards increased across the business in the year.
2:00
Mar 6, 2024

MasterCard, SAVA team up to serve African SMMEs

The partnership will provide small businesses in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt with an online payment platform.
1:20
Feb 26, 2024

Vodacom SA announces 4.6% increase on postpaid, fibre tariffs

The telco has said the below-headline-inflation-rate adjustment, will become effective from April.
2:20
Feb 21, 2024

Teraco confirms 120MW solar power wheeling deal

The firm said the generated power would be distributed to Teraco's facilities across South Africa via Eskom and municipal power networks.