https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/706.html South Africa news 15 Technology news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/706.html en-us Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:29:54 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-health-lab-service-bolsters-board-with-new-voices-634451a The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has announced the appointment of new independent expert members to its Board’s Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and Information Technology Governance Committee (ITGC), strengthening institutional governance, accountability, and digital innovation. 1-270971 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-the-right-ict-finance-helps-smes-thrive-within-a-challenging-climate-634471a Lula's Andrew Keggie, chief information officer, on why the gap between winning work and getting paid is the most solvable problem facing South Africa’s ICT sector. 1-270921 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smart-money-defining-the-role-of-enterprise-pcs-in-financial-services-189916a The amount of money that South Africa’s financial services sector spends on technology every year is nothing short of impressive. In 2025, South African businesses invested tens of billions of rands in IT, with major organisations directing spending towards digital infrastructure, cloud computing, data capabilities and cybersecurity. In some cases, technology accounts for double-digit percentages of total operating expenditures in many firms. These numbers reflect the growing role of cloud computing in core banking systems, propelled by interest in AI and data-driven processes. 1-270918 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-ai-surveillance-platform-targets-global-business-intelligence-market-189956a South African security provider CAP is expanding the role of CCTV beyond traditional surveillance, using artificial intelligence to turn existing camera networks into business intelligence tools. 1-270908 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/funding-alone-wont-solve-60000-engineer-shortfall-isfap-warns-290407a South Africa’s growing shortage of engineering and information technology skills is putting pressure on the country’s infrastructure, digital economy and innovation ambitions. The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) is calling for stronger collaboration between government, schools, universities, industry and funders to help address the gap. 1-270840 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/building-smarter-retail-with-facilities-intelligence-634841a For most operations leaders, a point-of-sale system is where a transaction ends. A customer taps a card, a receipt prints, the sale closes. 1-270841 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-connectivity-what-has-changed-when-it-changed-and-why-it-matters-301428a South Africa's spectrum landscape is shifting. If you operate a network, provide satellite services or are simply keeping track of where South African connectivity is headed, here is what has changed, when it changed and why it matters. 1-270773 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-communications-has-become-the-next-growth-opportunity-for-resellers-and-isps-634771a For many technology businesses, growth no longer comes from selling more of the same products. Customers expect complete solutions, trusted advice and long-term partnerships. This shift presents an opportunity for internet service providers (ISPs), managed service providers (MSPs), IT companies and technology resellers to expand their value proposition through cloud communications. 1-270721 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hostafrica-completes-tanzanian-acquisition-zesha-412899a HostAfrica, a leading provider of web hosting, domains and VPS services across the African continent, is proud to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Tanzanian web hosting company Zesha (T) Limited (“Zesha”). 1-270685 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/changemakers-driving-innovation-to-feature-at-singularity-summit-south-africa-2026-967384a The future of innovation will not be built by technology alone. It will be shaped by the people asking better questions, challenging conventional thinking and creating solutions that improve lives. As artificial intelligence and exponential technologies continue to transform every sector of society, women are playing an increasingly influential role in driving that change. 1-270674 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa