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, 31 May 2026 19:01:21 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wonga-takes-the-highest-accolade-of-the-night-at-the-2026-africa-tech-week-awards-289727a Wonga was honoured with the Africa Tech: Technology Company of the Year award at the 2026 Africa Tech Week Awards for its exemplary use of technology. Wonga has successfully modernised the lending process, significantly improving customer outcomes and demonstrating responsible, scalable growth. The company is recognised for its consistently brilliant approach, presenting the loan process in an easy, efficient, and user-friendly manner, a stark contrast to the traditionally tedious procedures of the past. This innovation has been a driving force, compelling South African banks to elevate their service and offerings, ultimately leading to a net positive result for consumers. Wonga's impressive operational metrics and financial strength underscore its leadership in the sector. 1-268510 Wed, 27 May 2026 14:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/device-choice-is-shaping-how-students-think-create-and-learn-067795a For years, conversations about technology in education have centred on access and getting devices into the hands of students and teachers. But access alone is no longer enough. A growing question is what kind of device experience learners are being given, and how that shapes the way they think, create and engage with the world. 1-268377 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vodacom-partnerships-that-turn-digital-access-into-meaningful-inclusion-289767a South Africa’s digital divide continues to threaten economic development. But this divide is not just about connectivity - it is about whether access translates into meaningful opportunities for young people: learning, employment, and participation in an economy that is already digital by default. 1-268500 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-digital-future-took-centre-stage-at-sentech-africa-tech-week-2026-845753a Topco Media has successfully concluded the Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference 2026, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 12–13 May 2026. 1-268459 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sabc-appoints-dr-vuyo-nyembezi-as-group-executive-technology-289197a The South African Broadcasting Corporation has appointed Dr. Vuyo Nyembezi as group executive: Technology, effective 15 May 2026, as the public broadcaster accelerates its digital transformation and modernisation strategy. 1-268450 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stellantis-teams-up-with-qualcomm-to-power-next-gen-cars-734682a Stellantis and Qualcomm Technologies have expanded their existing collaboration to integrate more advanced computing, connectivity and driver assistance systems into future vehicles across Stellantis’ global brands. 1-268422 Mon, 25 May 2026 16:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/responsible-gaming-moves-into-platform-architecture-in-sa-623571a The National Gambling Board previously classified up to 31% of online betting in South Africa as problematic. However, a recent industry survey of 100 decision-makers at the 2026 SiGMA Africa iGaming Conference in Cape Town suggests a shift in priorities, with 37% of respondents identifying responsible gaming (RG) tooling as a top technical focus area. 1-268421 Mon, 25 May 2026 16:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/soweto-born-khoi-tech-opens-its-first-ever-retail-store-178056a South African technology brand Khoi Tech has officially opened the doors to its very first brick-and-mortar retail store at Telkom Park, marking a defining moment not only for the Soweto-born company, but for local innovation across the country. 1-268408 Mon, 25 May 2026 13:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/we-are-real-players-says-zoe-ramushu-on-building-african-film-tech-for-the-global-industry-401389a Cape Town filmmaker and tech founder Zoe Ramushu is not interested in being treated as an exception. 1-268405 Mon, 25 May 2026 12:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-simply-adding-ai-tools-is-failing-to-deliver-productivity-845453a Despite massive global investment in artificial intelligence (AI), fewer than 40% of businesses see significant productivity returns. 1-268259 Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa