https://www.bizcommunity.com/IT South Africa IT & Telecommunications news 15 ICT news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/IT en-us Wed, 13 May 2026 21:55:21 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/google-launches-new-ai-focused-hustle-academy-for-african-smes-067355a Google has opened registrations for the 2026 edition of its Hustle Academy programme, offering free AI and digital skills training to entrepreneurs, students and small business owners across South Africa. 1-268087 Wed, 13 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity IT & Telecommunications South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mtn-q1-core-earnings-rises-279-845173a MTN said on Tuesday, 12 May, its core earnings jumped 27.9% in the first quarter, outpacing revenue growth as tighter cost control and strong performances in Nigeria and Ghana boosted profit. 1-268079 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity IT & Telecommunications South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-towns-cybersecurity-leaders-set-to-gather-for-itweb-security-summit-this-month-845153a ITWeb’s Security Summit is back in Cape Town this month, bringing together the Western Cape’s cybersecurity, risk and resilience decision-makers for a critical update on the evolving cyber risk landscape. 1-268059 Wed, 13 May 2026 10:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity IT & Telecommunications South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/balwin-properties-warns-of-inflation-risks-as-mooikloof-infrastructure-costs-climb-289587a Rising infrastructure costs at the Mooikloof Smart City development pushed Balwin Properties’ developments under construction to R6.9bn in the year ended 28 February 2026, as the group also warned that fuel-price inflation and the possibility of higher interest rates could place further pressure on consumers and the residential property market. 1-268060 Wed, 13 May 2026 10:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity IT & Telecommunications South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cg-waste-data-digitises-africas-construction-waste-lifecycle-with-ai-623931a CG Waste Data has launched Africa’s first unified smart waste infrastructure platform, aimed at transforming the construction industry through AI-driven waste management and circular economy solutions. 1-268051 Tue, 12 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity IT & Telecommunications South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-iphone-payment-tool-launches-for-sas-small-businesses-289507a iStore has launched a new payment solution aimed at entrepreneurs and small businesses, allowing merchants to accept contactless payments directly on an iPhone without additional card machines or payment hardware. 1-268040 Tue, 12 May 2026 12:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity IT & Telecommunications South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lulapay-brings-cash-flow-flexibility-to-cloud-on-demands-reseller-network-845103a Lulapay has partnered with leading cloud distributor Cloud on Demand to introduce integrated cash flow flexibility for ICT resellers and managed service providers across South Africa. Lulapay is a buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) offering powered by Lula. 1-268039 Tue, 12 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity IT & Telecommunications South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vodacom-lifts-longterm-customer-target-as-financial-services-grow-845123a South African mobile telecoms operator Vodacom Group said on Monday,10 May, it has upgraded its long‑term customer growth target after adding millions of customers over the past year. 1-268009 Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity IT & Telecommunications South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/khayelitsha-high-school-receives-new-robotics-lab-514380a On 8 May, a state-of-the-art robotics and coding lab was launched at Joe Slovo Engineering High School in Khayelitsha, courtesy of the Shoprite Foundation. This marks the Foundation’s first technology-driven hub in the Western Cape. 1-267996 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity IT & Telecommunications South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/microsofts-african-data-centre-falters-on-payment-demands-bloomberg-news-reports-847673a A Microsoft data centre site in East Africa has been delayed by disagreements with the Kenyan government over the company’s request for guaranteed payments, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, 10 May, citing people familiar with the matter. 1-267979 Mon, 11 May 2026 11:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity IT & Telecommunications South Africa