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, 01 Aug 2026 01:59:09 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/altron-appoints-collin-govender-as-managing-director-of-altron-healthtech-189816a Altron, South Africa's leading multi-platform and IT services company, today announced the appointment of Collin Govender as managing director of Altron HealthTech, effective 1 September 2026. Govender succeeds Leslie Moodley, who has announced his early retirement earlier this month. 1-270318 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vodacom-uj-and-aws-join-forces-for-industry-ready-ai-graduates-634361a In an effort to bridge the divide between higher education and real-world requirements, Vodacom, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and Amazon Web Services on Friday, 24 July, announced they have formed a strategic alliance focused on developing highly skilled, employment-ready specialists in artificial intelligence and data science. 1-270311 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/toshiba-tv-enters-sa-market-backed-by-hisense-support-523190a Toshiba TV has officially launched in South Africa, introducing a range of televisions and electronic accessories backed by Hisense South Africa's distribution and after-sales service network. 1-270206 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/chatgpt-enters-global-ranking-of-most-impersonated-brands-856883a Microsoft remained the world's most impersonated brand in phishing attacks during the second quarter of 2026, while ChatGPT entered the rankings for the first time as cybercriminals increasingly exploit trusted brands and AI platforms to steal users' personal and financial information. 1-270119 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/google-hunts-for-sa-startups-to-join-accelerator-523550a Google has opened applications for the 2026 Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa, a three-month programme that will provide equity-free funding, technical mentorship and access to the company's artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for 15 South African startups. 1-270116 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-and-flip8-foldables-perfected-for-every-way-of-living-856823a Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the new Galaxy Z series, its most complete lineup yet, designed to expand foldables to a wider audience. The lineup introduces Galaxy Z Fold8, a fresh and exciting form factor that provides a new kind of foldable experience built around the way people explore, discover and immerse themselves in their favorite content. 1-270109 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-classrooms-to-code-expanding-digital-skills-for-south-africas-next-generation-408259a As technology continues to shape the future of work, digital skills are becoming increasingly important. A new partnership between Stellantis South Africa and Social Coding South Africa is aiming to make those opportunities more accessible by bringing coding, robotics and digital learning directly into underserved classrooms. 1-269925 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-ai-talent-shortage-exposes-flawed-hiring-models-286447a While much of the AI-and-jobs debate centres on which roles artificial intelligence will replace, the reality is different: AI is not coming for your team; it is coming for outdated hiring strategies that focus on simply filling a role. 1-269830 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-is-redefining-personalisation-in-digital-experience-platforms-842083a For years, personalisation has been built on a simple promise: define a segment, map a journey, and deliver a tailored experience. That model still exists, but it is starting to break under the increasing complexity of digital behaviour. In 2026, the shift is moving away from more personalisation towards AI-managed digital experiences that continuously adapt in real time. 1-269819 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/digtial-first-cannot-become-digital-only-says-comms-minister-286467a Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi has warned that "digital-first" must not become "digital-only", as he addressed digital exclusion and the erosion of public trust at the recent Social Media Summit for Government in Johannesburg. 1-269800 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa