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 Thu, 07 May 2026 15:52:39 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-power-of-redundancy-why-resilience-is-the-new-competitive-advantage-514390a In today's digital economy, continuous connectivity is no longer a luxury but an expectation, making uninterrupted uptime essential. Yet many organisations still treat redundancy as a technical afterthought rather than a strategic necessity, often deprioritising it because the risks it mitigates remain invisible until disruption strikes. When systems run smoothly, resilience feels optional, but the absence of redundancy becomes starkly evident as a critical vulnerability during outages. Even minor disruptions can quickly escalate into severe operational, financial, and reputational damage. 1-267906 Thu, 07 May 2026 14:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/saica-ed-expands-enterprise-development-into-the-ict-sector-625821a Saica Enterprise Development (Saica ED) has taken a significant step in advancing inclusive economic growth through its partnership in the ICT-focused Enterprise and Supplier Development initiative, the TrailblazeHER Programme - a Telkom-led initiative. This strategic collaboration marks Saica ED’s contribution to the digital landscape, demonstrating the adaptability and relevance of its Enterprise and Supplier Development model across diverse sectors, while reinforcing its commitment to transformation within the Micro Small and Medium Enterprise sector. 1-267861 Wed, 06 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-debits-to-dashboards-why-cfos-must-become-data-storytellers-847083a The CFO role has moved decisively beyond compliance. In a volatile, data-driven economy, finance leaders are now expected to shape strategy, guide decisions, and help businesses respond to disruption in real time. The shift is clear: from reporting numbers to interpreting them and telling the story of what happens next. 1-267819 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bridging-the-gap-south-africas-informal-sector-needs-unified-digital-tools-514650a There is a story South Africa has been telling itself about the digital divide, and it is only half true. The dominant narrative frames the problem as one of connectivity: lay the fibre, lower data prices, extend mobile coverage, and the informal economy will follow. It is a tidy story, and not entirely wrong. 1-267716 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-we-need-to-teach-girls-to-create-tech-not-just-use-it-403839a Each year, on International Girls in ICT Day, girls are invited into computer labs, onto stages, and into conversations about innovation and the future. 1-267675 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/apple-ceo-tim-cook-to-step-down-john-ternus-to-take-over-514090a Apple has announced a major leadership transition, confirming that Tim Cook will move into the role of executive chairman, with John Ternus appointed as the company’s next chief executive officer. 1-267506 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-reshapes-tourism-visibility-industry-urged-to-integrate-systems-625521a Tourism is no longer just competing for attention. It is competing for visibility inside systems that decide what travellers see before they even reach a website. 1-267461 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sentech-leads-africas-digital-future-as-headline-sponsor-of-africa-tech-week-2026-625541a Sentech returns as the headline (Platinum) sponsor of Africa Tech Week 2026, taking place from 12–13 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC 2). The sponsorship reinforces Sentech’s role as a key enabler of Africa’s digital infrastructure, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. 1-267441 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ime-appoints-carol-tshabalala-as-ceo-africa-281167a UK-based video technology company iME has announced the appointment of Carol Tshabalala as chief executive officer for Africa, as it strengthens its expansion across key markets on the continent. 1-267400 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/core-launches-microsoft-surface-reseller-programme-for-sa-smes-736422a Core has launched a Microsoft Surface Reseller Programme aimed at expanding opportunities for small and mid-sized IT resellers in South Africa. 1-267382 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa