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 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:07:51 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sita-appoints-3-executives-as-it-moves-to-strengthen-leadership-853393a The State Information Technology Agency (Sita) has appointed three executives to its executive committee as the government IT agency works to strengthen its leadership capacity and improve operational stability. 1-271529 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/injini-launches-incubator-programme-for-african-ai-edtech-founders-186626a Injini, supported by funder Coefficient Giving, has launched an eight-month AI for Education Venture Builder and Incubation Programme. The initiative helps pre-formed teams take early-stage AI edtech ideas through development to launch market-ready startups. 1-271528 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-new-tech-must-not-leave-sa-workforce-behind-ramokgopa-419399a Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has called for a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising that rapid technological innovation must not leave South Africa’s workforce behind. 1-271485 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beyond-connectivity-octotel-empowers-160-learners-through-ai-coding-and-robotics-308288a For Octotel, the leading fibre network provider in South Africa, connectivity has always been about more than simply providing access to the internet. It is about creating opportunities, unlocking potential, and ensuring communities have the tools to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world. 1-271483 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mamor-capital-raises-r300m-to-invest-in-sa-tech-businesses-853433a South African venture capital firm Mamor Capital Ventures has reached a R300m first close for its inaugural fund, giving it capital to begin investing in post-revenue technology businesses while it continues raising towards a R550m target. 1-271289 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/samsung-africa-cmo-kgomotso-mannya-on-why-representation-isnt-enough-520120a For #WomensMonth, we speak to Samsung Africa chief marketing officer Kgomotso Mannya about her more than two-decade career in marketing, her transition from beauty and consumer goods into technology, and what it takes for women to progress into positions where they have real commercial influence. 1-271256 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-banks-linda-oniwe-on-backing-africas-next-tech-boom-520500a For #WomensMonth, we speak to Standard Bank’s Linda Oniwe, senior vice president for technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) in corporate and investment banking, about her career in dealmaking, the role of technology in Africa’s development and the importance of creating opportunities for women in the sector. 1-271186 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/attention-tech-students-apply-for-the-2027-amazon-sde-recruitment-bursary-308378a Amazon is inviting eligible South African tech undergraduates to apply for the Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE) Recruitment Bursary for the 2027 academic year. 1-271103 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa 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